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.
March 25
Weekly slaughter remains unchanged. With Memorial Day during the week, production will be four days.
The hide market continues to be very firm. There is very little supply of wet salted hides and the cattle supply is not abundant.
Good quality Buenos Aires wet salted steers prices continue moving upwards from last week, now at about US$0.65 per kg.
Demand continues unchanged-low for footwear, very firm automobile.
March 18
Slaughter remains unwavering from last week.
Good quality Buenos Aires wet salted steers remain quoting upwards from last week, now at about US$0.55~0.60 per kg.
Demand continues unchanged.
The USDA projects a fall of 6% in Argentine beef exports for this year.
In a recently published report, the USDA forecasted shipments for 850…