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05.10.2024

2024 RIN Dashboard April Edition

2024 RIN Dashboard April Edition

Renewable Identification Number (RIN) generation has been strong during the first quarter of 2024. The original 2024 mandate was based on fuel assumptions that have since changed. The original mandate for total renewable fuel production was 21.54...

05.10.2024

UCO tariff rumors spark bullish sentiment; traded volume quiet

UCO tariff rumors spark bullish sentiment; traded volume quiet

Distiller’s corn oil (DCO) traded higher at 43 cents per lb delivered Manly, Iowa on Friday May 10, with trading also done at 41.5 cents per lb FOB Missouri River.

Rumors swirled on Friday of a pending tariff...

05.10.2024

Animal proteins steady to lower week on week; WASDE forecasts lower production year on year

Animal proteins steady to lower week on week; WASDE forecasts lower production year on year

US animal proteins were steady to lower week on week for the week to Friday May 10. Only light trade was reported for the second half of the week, leaving most values rangebound.

Reports of buyer pushback due...