Hog slaughter finished last week at an estimated 2.098 million head, down 11 percent relative to a year ago and up 18 percent compared to the week prior. Production is expected to increase over the next six weeks, averaging 2.225 million head. While production increases relative to April and early May are anticipated, the longer term outlook is for numbers to trend below 2019 levels. The increased…
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Be8, Cemvita to study glycerin-to-SAF feasibility in Brazil
Brazilian biofuels producer Be8 and US-based biotech company Cemvita signed a memorandum of understanding to study the technical and economic feasibility of converting glycerin into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF),...
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CWG prices jump 17% from prior week on strong renewable demand
The choice white grease (CWG) market continued to trade higher on Wednesday January 22 with deals done as high as 42 cents per lb FOB Missouri River, but the...
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US weekly wheat, soybean export inspections decline; corn up 7%
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