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…
12.20.2024
45z guidance fails to appear; government scrambles to pass spending bill
The US government spending bill failed twice in as many days. If a deal is not reached by midnight on Friday December 20, some federal services will...
12.20.2024
US animal fats and oils end week softer across the board ahead of holiday slowdown
Prices for US animal fats and oils ended the week on a lower note on Friday December 20, with most markets trending downward ahead of the upcoming holiday week,...
12.20.2024
December cattle on feed down on month, year
Most US animal protein prices were rangebound for the week, though in wider ranges due to the impending Christmas and New Year's holiday closures.
The only significant price...