The latest issue of ILM is available right now as a digital edition, and on its way to print subscribers. It features editorial comment on the link (or lack thereof) between hide prices and cattle production, as well as insight into the USDA eating guidelines.

Meanwhile, Mindhive Global’s COO Ray Connor discusses the value of using verified hide-level data early and consistently. Moreover, it includes results from the 12th Craft the Leather design competition.

The issue also includes favourite regular features including raw material analysis from theSauerReport, the Redwood Comment and several technical features from Karl Flowers, including a machinery roundup of tannery developments in 2026.

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