Lower cattle herd expectations signal tightening cattle products

US animal proteins were steady on Monday May 20, with limited trade reported and most testing the pre-holiday market.

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Central Illinois soybean crush margins rebound from previous low

Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) grain prices shifted higher across the board on Monday May 20.

The July soybean...

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Hide supply increases along with higher-than-expected cattle production

Hide supply increased more than previously expected in the spring of 2024, driven by an upswing in cattle slaughter,...

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US Gulf crude-degummed soybean oil basis rises; RBD flat

The US spot vegetable oil market was very quiet on Monday May 20. Many end users remained well covered...

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Key hemp provisions included in 2024 Farm Bill draft

While governors across the country sign legislation making many hemp-derived cannabinoids explicitly illegal, new legislation is emerging in Congress...

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Uncertainty with 45z tax credit may affect Q1 2025 biofuel contracts

The expiring BTC provides a one dollar per gallon blenders credit up front with an additional 30 to 40...

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Animal fat average prices rise week on week

Only light trade was reported for most of the week, with several market participants attending the Fastmarkets Biofuels &...

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Animal protein prices steady to lower week on week

US animal protein prices were steady to lower week on week on Friday May 17. Only light trade was...

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