11.22.2024
Biodiesel margins rise, but window of opportunity limited
Biodiesel margins continued to rise during the week to Friday November 22. The bean oil/heating oil (BOHO) spread boosted margins by falling to its lowest level since August 27.
Trading was quiet to start the week.
Cattle slaughter finished last week at 633,000 head, down 2 percent from a year ago and down 0.7 percent relative to the week prior. This week, slaughter is projected out at 640,000 head, down 2 percent from last week. Slaughter is forecast to move higher over the next six weeks, forecast at an average of 643,000 head, up an…