May Soybean futures ended the week at 9.6875 per bushel, gaining 17 cents last week and reclaiming half of what they lost the prior week. Exports were up 65% for the week and total export commitments are 100% of expectations with 20 weeks to go. Given that 2014/15 export sales were just over 540 million bushels between April and the end of August 2014, it is likely that the USDA is going to have to increase…
11.21.2024
Domestic US biodiesel blending helps lift October RFS RIN production
US domestic biodiesel blending of 147.5 million gallons in October produced a monthly high of 221.2 million renewable identification number (RIN) credits for January-October. This was 11.5% above September...
11.21.2024
CWG trades lower as broader animal fats markets hold steady
The US animal fats and oils markets held steady on Thursday November 21, with limited trading as attention shifted toward broader macroeconomic factors and...
11.21.2024
October commercial cattle, hog production above 2023
US animal protein prices were steady on Thursday November 21. Limited trade was reported from market sources due to the proximity of the extended Thanksgiving holiday weekend in the...