Trading was steady in the animal protein market with no changes reported. Sellers continue to push for higher numbers on both porcine and ruminant MBM. July soybean meal futures were off $5.70 this afternoon, settling at $421.10. Animal proteins remain very well valued on a per unit of protein basis versus soybean meal. Feathermeal (FM) prices did move lower this week with sources suggesting a combination of April reformulations and container shortages contributing to the downturn. Spot FM was very tight through much of the first quarter and it’s likely that indeed high prices relative to soybean meal pushed feathers out of…
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...