Chicago renderer BFT was bid up a penny today with no trading reported. Choice white grease was up $0.02 from yesterday’s trading level into the Chicago market. The cattle slaughter estimates today were at 502,000 head down 22 percent compared to the same week last year. Supply side disruptions are outpacing the demand side needs in the short term and there is substantial risk for higher prices in the near term. Fundamentals are…
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...