Porcine MBM traded sharply higher today, topping out at $310 in the Midwestern markets and $320 in the Carolinas and Indiana. At an average price of $285 FOB, the relative price to nearby soybean meal is 80 percent. The prior three year average for October is 73 percent, which suggests that prices are at risk for hitting the ceiling in the near term. The added production from increased slaughter adds additional risk for the price rally to stall in the near term. Export demand has been strong, and the…
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.
11.22.2024
Gulf prices average higher despite weeklong declines in SBO
For the week ended Friday November 22, packer bleachable fancy tallow (BFT) remained unchanged from the previous week’s average, while Gulf Coast-delivered tallow rose 2.7%, primarily...
11.22.2024
Bloodmeal largest price mover week on week; November cattle on feed higher
US animal protein prices were mixed to mostly higher for the week to Friday November 22, with only meat and bonemeal showing a slight price reduction due to tighter...