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.
US soybean crush climbs above monthly, yearly levels
Soybeans crushed for crude oil totaled 187 million bushels in September, up by 11.3% from August and up by 6.7% from September 2023, according to the USDA’s Fats and Oils: Oilseed Crushing, Production, Consumption and Stocks report released on Friday November 1.
Crude oil production totaled 2.22 billion lb, up by 12% month on month and up by 7% year on year.
Soybean oil production reached 1.76 billion lb during September, up by 5% from August and up by 4% from September 2023.
Soybean meal production stood at 4.09 million short tons, up by 10.5% month on month and up by 6.5% year on year.
Production of soymeal intended for animal feed totaled 4.02 million tons, while production for edible protein products reached 67,780 tons.
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