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10.04.2024

US RD interregional shipments decline to 6-month low in July: EIA

US RD interregional shipments decline to 6-month low in July: EIA

The US Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) Petroleum Supply Monthly report released Monday September 30, showed that July interregional shipments of renewable diesel (RD) and biodiesel to the US West Coast was down by 12% compared with June, with RD...

10.04.2024

Geopolitical tensions, policy uncertainty stymies US animal fats, oils trade

Geopolitical tensions, policy uncertainty stymies US animal fats, oils trade

The Missouri River choice white grease (CWG) market moved to a low of 42.5 cents per lb FOB after trading was done late on Thursday October 3.

Distiller’s corn oil traded lower into the US Gulf market on...

10.04.2024

Hurricane Helene impact on US animal proteins still unknown

Hurricane Helene impact on US animal proteins still unknown

US animal proteins prices were steady on Friday October 4, with most participants working on logistical challenges for the current and upcoming week.

Hog producers and production facilities on the East Coast have not been as disrupted as...