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.
The crush margin moved higher, jumping 9% to $2.25 on stronger meal values and a lower cost for soybeans. The value received from oil and meal sales, per bushel of soybeans crushed, increased by 14 cents per bushel, while the price of soybeans fell 5 cents per bushel. This allowed the estimated margin to increase by 19 cents per bushel, or 8.89%.
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