Food-grade corn is a small portion of both conventional and organic field corn markets, estimated at less than five percent, according to one major buyer. For some producers, it is an appealing marketing option, but this is limited by geography. Frito Lay in Sidney, Illinois contracts grain with 125 farmers within a 60-mile radius of the facility.
Non-GMO corn is a growing market, with non-GMO soybeans also showing considerable growth, according to merchandisers who described current sales volumes within the context of historical ones.
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US RD, SAF supplies remain strong despite declining import volumes
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Animal fats and oils end week steady amid holiday-limited trades
The US animal fats and oils markets held steady on Friday December 27, with limited trades persisting due to the holiday season.
Weekly averages were unchanged from the prior week...
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Relative prices of US meat and bonemeal rise amid depressed soybean meal market: 2024 recap
US animal protein prices were steady to lower on Friday December 27. Some participants reported distressed loads in the market late in the afternoon of Thursday December 26 and...