As harvest progresses in the U.S., merchandisers tell Fastmarkets that bids are strengthening in East Coast markets like Pennsylvania. Reports of $330 per short ton – $9.25 per bushel – on old crop corn is enough to make regional operators wonder what is going on with organic imports.
Market participants have speculated that striking dockworkers may have contributed to disrupting trade flows, but Fastmarkets cannot confirm this. Another theory is that the USDA’s Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) is beginning to gain traction.
Rumours of a large load of organic corn at a major East Coast port is under investigation have been communicated, but Fastmarkets cannot…
11.20.2024
Biodiesel supply tightens heading into the new year
Producers, blenders and fuel suppliers are reporting a slowdown in trading this week. A Fastmarkets survey of participants showed that overall sentiment has the market slowing ahead of...
11.20.2024
California UCO prices climb; DCO production eases slightly from record high
US animal fats and oils prices showed mixed trends on Wednesday November 20, with most market activity concentrated in the Gulf and West Coasts.
11.20.2024
US animal proteins steady; avian flu in birds increases in fourth quarter
US animal protein prices were steady on Wednesday November 20. Limited trade was reported from market sources due to the proximity of the extended Thanksgiving weekend starting on Thursday...