US renewable fuel production hits all-time high; biomass-based diesel output surges to capture end of BTC

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US renewable fuel production hits all-time high; biomass-based diesel output surges to capture end of BTC

Alexandra Watts | 01.17.2025

The $1-per-gallon Blenders Tax Credit (BTC) ended on December 31, 2024. Monthly US renewable fuel production hit an all-time high of 1.96 billion gallons of fuel, generating 2.31 billion renewable identification number (RIN) credits. December biomass-based diesel production was up by 23% compared with November, helping to lead the rally.

December US renewable fuel consumption was up by 11% from November, pushing total 2024 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) production to 21.64 billion gallons, according to EPA Mandated ...

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Packer BFT ticks upward; most animal fats and oil markets close the week higher

Packer BFT ticks upward; most animal fats and oil markets close the week higher

Three cars of packer-grade bleachable fancy tallow (BFT) traded higher on Friday January 17, at 47 cents per lb,...

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Limited trade keeps US animal protein prices flat week on week

Limited trade keeps US animal protein prices flat week on week

US animal proteins prices were generally flat for the week to Friday January 17, though prior price moves from...

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Sausage casings bulletin, January 17, 2025

Sausage casings bulletin, January 17, 2025

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US grain futures edge higher ahead of weekend

US grain futures edge higher ahead of weekend

Most grain prices on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange rose on Friday January 17. The March soybean futures contract jumped...

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US hide market wraps up active week amid expectations of Lunar New Year slowdown

US hide market wraps up active week amid expectations of Lunar New Year slowdown

The week to Friday January 17 in the US hide market started with slow trading, but it closed on...

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US soybean oil exports kick off 2025 strong but could start to taper off: sources

US soybean oil exports kick off 2025 strong but could start to taper off: sources

US soybean oil exports were robust to kick off 2025, but they could start to taper off should domestic...

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Tariff risk paralyzes organic feed markets

Tariff risk paralyzes organic feed markets

The looming threat of tariffs has presented a considerable barrier to dealmaking for organic traders. Canadian suppliers are unwilling to...

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USA BioEnergy acquires land for Bon Wier SAF facility

USA BioEnergy acquires land for Bon Wier SAF facility

USA BioEnergy has completed the purchase of land for its greenfield sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility in East...

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01.24.2025

Renderer BFT trades higher to close out the week

Renderer BFT trades higher to close out the week

Renderer grade bleachable fancy tallow (BFT) traded up to 50 cents per lb Chicago on Friday January 24 in a five-car trade.

Prices into the Gulf were higher as well,...

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01.24.2025

US animal protein market steady ahead of IPPE

US animal protein market steady ahead of IPPE

The US animal protein market was quiet on Friday January 24, with most buyers and sellers saying that they were taking a trading pause ahead of the International Production...

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01.24.2025

Sausage casings bulletin, January 24, 2025

Sausage casings bulletin, January 24, 2025

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