Chicago packer BFT traded higher today in three cars. Choice white grease trading was done steady into the Chicago market today, two cars. Tech tallow has been quiet and supplies are likely tight with cattle slaughter estimated at 73 percent of year prior levels this week. Sellers short on material and buyers in the chemical sector with limited optionality are likely to keep prices supported in the nearby market, but a lack of demand from other sectors and the eventual resumption of production add risk for lower prices in May. With RBD soybean oil prices suggested as low as 30 delivered, tech tallow above a 33 – 34 cents range would likely be a pass for renewable producers based on LCFS feedstock credit…
04.30.2024
Biofuel feedstock demand rises while capacity declines: EIA
EIA Biofuels Capacity and Feedstock Update
The Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) Monthly Biofuels Capacity and Feedstocks Update, released on Tuesday April 30, showed that operable US biofuel capacity declined...
04.30.2024
Chicago edible tallow trades lower
The edible tallow price fell to 52 cents per lb Chicago basis on the afternoon of Tuesday April 30. Tallow trading was quiet outside of the edible tallow market.
04.30.2024
April animal protein values mixed month on month
US animal proteins prices were mostly steady on Tuesday April 30. Limited trade was again reported, with multiple market participants attending the Petfood Forum in Kansas City, Missouri, held...