Chicago packer BFT traded higher today in three cars. Choice white grease trading was done steady into the Chicago market today, two cars. Tech tallow has been quiet and supplies are likely tight with cattle slaughter estimated at 73 percent of year prior levels this week. Sellers short on material and buyers in the chemical sector with limited optionality are likely to keep prices supported in the nearby market, but a lack of demand from other sectors and the eventual resumption of production add risk for lower prices in May. With RBD soybean oil prices suggested as low as 30 delivered, tech tallow above a 33 – 34 cents range would likely be a pass for renewable producers based on LCFS feedstock credit…
02.04.2025
Chicago, Gulf animal fats and oils markets strengthen despite ongoing uncertainty
The US animal fats and oils markets were stable to higher on Tuesday February 4, as Chicago market activity saw a notable uptick throughout the day.
Six railcars...
02.04.2025
Light trade volume leaves most US animal protein prices flat
Light trade volume was reported in the US animal proteins markets for Tuesday February 4.
Ruminant meat and bonemeal, Missouri River, was reported as steady from Monday February...
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December US soybean crush, corn consumption up month on month
US soybean crush above monthly, yearly levels
Soybeans crushed for crude oil totaled 218 million bushels in December 2024, up by 7% from November and by 4% from...