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…
11.22.2024
Biodiesel margins rise, but window of opportunity limited
Biodiesel margins continued to rise during the week to Friday November 22. The bean oil/heating oil (BOHO) spread boosted margins by falling to its lowest level since August 27.
11.22.2024
Gulf prices average higher despite weeklong declines in SBO
For the week ended Friday November 22, packer bleachable fancy tallow (BFT) remained unchanged from the previous week’s average, while Gulf Coast-delivered tallow rose 2.7%, primarily...
11.22.2024
Bloodmeal largest price mover week on week; November cattle on feed higher
US animal protein prices were mixed to mostly higher for the week to Friday November 22, with only meat and bonemeal showing a slight price reduction due to tighter...