Bean meal prices were lower on Friday as production forecasts for soy beans in South America continue to reflect robust yields. Hedge fund traders reduced long positions in futures and options and added to short positions which continue to weigh on prices. The Federal Reserve is widely expected to increase interest rates on Wednesday March 15, which could help buoy the U.S. dollar which will also generate…
11.18.2024
EIA reduces US biomass-based diesel consumption forecast for 2024, 2025
The US Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) monthly Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) released on Wednesday November 13, reduced its 2024 and 2025 forecasts for the consumption biomass-based diesel (BBD). The...
11.18.2024
UCO prices rise to start week; December cattle slaughter expected to decline
Used cooking oil (UCO) prices edged higher in the US Gulf Coast on Monday November 18, amid an otherwise quiet start to the week...
11.18.2024
Missouri River, Texas Panhandle ruminant bloodmeal prices higher on active demand
US animal proteins were steady to higher on Monday November 18.
Bloodmeal demand was indicated as active by market sources, although some buyer hesitancy was reported. Ruminant bloodmeal...