Chicago packer BFT moved higher today on a three car trade, renderer BFT was bid higher with sellers unable to source material as of press time. Continued downtimes at beef and pork plants are creating unexpected shortages in the market.
Cattle slaughter finished last week at an estimated 502,000 head and this week’s forecast is projected at 520,000. Slaughter over the next six weeks if forecast at an average of 600,000 head, down…
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...
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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...