The estimated crush margin moved lower again this week, making it the 8th consecutive week of lower processing margins and has dropped in 11 of the past 12 weeks. The cost of soybeans moved higher by 13 cents per bushel over the past week while the value received from oil and meal sales, per bushel of soybeans crushed, increased only 7 cents per bushel. The end result had the margin falling by 6 cents per…
01.29.2025
DCO prices strengthen as output, ethanol production decline on week
Prices for US animal fats and oils held steady to higher on Wednesday January 29, with much of the day's trade concentrated in the distiller’s corn oil (DCO) markets.
01.29.2025
Automotive leather sector wary of potential US tariffs on Chinese goods
For most US hide sellers, the market remained quiet on Wednesday January 29, as Chinese tanners were away for their Lunar New Year holiday. But some activity persisted, particularly...
01.28.2025
US animal fats and oils Gulf markets show continued price strength amid tight conditions
The US animal fats and oils markets were stable to higher on Tuesday January 28, supported by ongoing discussions of strong demand.
The Gulf Coast region has experienced...