Bleachable fancy tallow (BFT) prices settled into a steady range this week with no spot market activity reported after Monday’s four car trade. Oleochemical, which has been the largest demand sector for BFT, seems well covered for their nearby needs as does the feed sector. There is risk for lower prices in the near-term market basis cheaper corn values as well as increased per head yield of tallow. A decrease in trim demand may be…
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...