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.
A major winter storm dropped heavy snow across much of the Midwest which has kept a number of buyers, sellers and traders busy with logistics today. There were some distressed loads reported for choice white market (CWG), but the overall action today was steady out of the Mo. River market. Trading was higher out of Indiana at 34 – 34.5 cents per pound.
Yellow grease prices moved higher in a number of markets today. Friday’s losses in the corn, soybean and soybean oil markets are just a fleck in the rearview mirror after big gains yesterday and today. Tight balance sheets on the grain, oil and oilseeds have contributed to tremendous volatility. Buyers don’t have a lot of options and the higher priced corn values have helped to push the yellow grease numbers higher. Today’s corn market…