***1 car of Edible Tallow Chicago traded late in the day yesterday at $.3800. Please note the change in our price guide.
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BFT prices spiked early in the week and move higher again later in the week as the supply was tight due to the amount of production exceeding the FFA specification due to the hot temperatures. Oleochemical buyers bid price up about 4 cents to attract supply. Some of this demand was prompted by a stronger economy than during the height of the pandemic in the second quarter.
The relative price of packer tallow to soybean oil futures in July dipped down to 80% and was the lowest since May of 2018. The current…
12.30.2024
Glycerin prices on rise while inventories fall
Crude glycerin prices rose this week, with sources reporting to Fastmarkets on Monday December 30 that slowing biodiesel production is leading to reduced supplies.
One trader reported for...
12.30.2024
Early publication of US agricultural products price assessments: pricing notice
Fastmarkets will publish price assessments for US animal fats and oils, animal proteins, biomass-based diesel, hide and leather, grain and feed ingredients, organic/non-GMO and vegetable oils at 12:00pm Central...
12.30.2024
US bloodmeal price spread widens even with an elevated low end: 2024 recap
US animal protein prices were steady on Monday December 30.
Hog slaughter
Fastmarkets’ research team forecasts hog slaughter at 2.200 million head in the week to January 4,...