Organic egg producers devote substantial resources to differentiating themselves in the marketplace. In previous commentary we’ve noted the emergence of parallel markets and the accompanying certifications that are the result of a regulatory vacuum in organic markets.
USDA organic certification initially offered consumers assu...
Read More2023 National Hemp Report released
The 2023 National Hemp Report was released Wednesday April 17 by the...
What is Biodiesel?
Biodiesel is a renewable fuel produced thorough the transesterification process. Transesterification is a chemical progression that converts vegetable...
DCO production falls on seasonal maintenance in ethanol sector
Distiller’s corn oil (DCO) traded into the Gulf market in a range of 44.5 – 45.25 cents lb delivered...
Broiler slaughter moves higher into May
Animal proteins on Wednesday April 17 had modest range adjustments, with market sources calling the market, "quiet." Meat and...
US weekly ethanol production hits 12-week low, stocks slide
CME grain prices were mixed on Wednesday April 17. May wheat declined $0.1275,...
The canola oil pathway and renewable diesel
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Biofuel policies have had a...
Soaring beef prices could increase demand for organic chicken
Record high beef prices are on the horizon as cattle inventories sink...
04.19.2024
Reduced March RIN production not leading to higher RIN Prices
Total March biofuel RIN production was 1.9 billion RINs, which was 6% below February and 15% below December’s RIN output of 2.25 billion. December had the largest monthly production...
04.19.2024
CWG, YG higher on week, UCO, DCO down again
The market was quiet heading into the weekend. Used cooking oil (UCO) traded in large volume into the Gulf at 40 cents per lb delivered in the truck market.
04.19.2024
Price pressure on ruminant and porcine items for the week
Sloppy markets were reported for porcine and ruminant items at the close of week ending Friday April 19.
Wide ranges were witnessed on porcine bloodmeal (BM), with a...