Feathermeal out of the Mid South market finished the month of March up $7.95 from February, but the pace of increase did not keep up with the higher soybean meal values. The relative price of Mid South feathermeal to soybean meal fell to 92 percent, the lowest March relative price since the 77 percent in 2004, which was related to the avian flu outbreak. The fundamentals suggest that prices are due for an increase in the near term. The prior three year average for…
11.15.2024
October soybean crush reaches all-time monthly high; biofuel demand limits rise in soybean oil stocks
The National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA) reported the October soybean crush at a record monthly high of 199.9592 million bushels, eclipsing the previous record of 196.406 million bushels set...
11.15.2024
UCO 2025 market clouded by China’s cancellation of export rebate
China will cancel its current 13% export tax rebate for used cooking oil (UCO), a key biofuel feedstock, effective December 1, the country’s Ministry of Finance and the State...
11.15.2024
US animal protein prices steady to firmer week on week; SBM under pressure
The US animal proteins market was steady to higher in the week to Friday November 15. Even with decreases in Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) soybean meal futures, prices...