Fats exports rise in 2024; DCO, ethanol production reach 2-month high

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Fats exports rise in 2024; DCO, ethanol production reach 2-month high

Alexandra Watts | 02.05.2025

The US animal fats and oils markets were stable to higher on Wednesday February 5 as ongoing strength in the Chicago markets continued to ripple into nearby regions, lifting prices.

Choice white grease (CWG) in the FOB Missouri River market edged higher, widening its range to 40-43 cents per lb, while the FOB Indiana market followed suit, increasing to 39-41 cents per lb.

Elsewhere, the distiller’s corn oil (DCO) market saw notable gains, with FOB Missouri River prices rising to 49 cents...

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Mixed inventory levels, overall unease impact meat and bonemeal trade

Mixed inventory levels, overall unease impact meat and bonemeal trade

Unease and mixed tones were reported from market sources on Wednesday February 5 for US animal proteins, specifically meat...

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US weekly ethanol production hits 2-month high; stocks rebound

US weekly ethanol production hits 2-month high; stocks rebound

US weekly average ethanol production rose to a two-month high of 1.112 million barrels per day in the week...

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Footwear sector shows steady growth amid strong consumer demand

Footwear sector shows steady growth amid strong consumer demand

Trading in the US hide market was active on Wednesday February 5. Market participants reported trades on steer hides,...

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Blue Biofuels to buy Florida land for new biofuel production plant

Blue Biofuels to buy Florida land for new biofuel production plant

US producer Blue Biofuels will purchase more than 35 acres of land in the US state of Florida to...

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Chicago, Gulf animal fats and oils markets strengthen despite ongoing uncertainty

Chicago, Gulf animal fats and oils markets strengthen despite ongoing uncertainty

The US animal fats and oils markets were stable to higher on Tuesday February 4, as Chicago market activity...

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Light trade volume leaves most US animal protein prices flat

Light trade volume leaves most US animal protein prices flat

Light trade volume was reported in the US animal proteins markets for Tuesday February 4.

Ruminant meat and...

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December US soybean crush, corn consumption up month on month

December US soybean crush, corn consumption up month on month

US soybean crush above monthly, yearly levels
Soybeans crushed for crude oil totaled 218 million bushels in December 2024,...

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US hide market holds steady; export shipments above weekly levels

US hide market holds steady; export shipments above weekly levels

The US hide market remains was slow, with sources reporting limited activity and prices holding steady at yesterday’s the...

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