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.
Organic soybean meal prices remain stable and are hovering near $770-780 in the Midwest in several different states. Organic prices for soybean meal are now near $660/670 in Baltimore, and $595 FOB India. Organic hempseed grain prices are also stable at $1.10-$1.15 per pound. There was an issue with the Port of Nhava Sheva in Indian. According to reports and video, heavy and winds saw three out of its nine ship-to-shore cranes collapse. The port authority said that since there was no vessel at the berth, the cranes were not in operation and hence no operational hindrance has occurred at the port. Organic soybean prices also remain elevated. Prices are bid near $20 per bushel in several mid-west locations. This comes despite plenty of organic soybeans that continue to make their way to US shores.
Organic soybean imports increased by more than expected for June according to The Jacobsen. For June,…