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05.15.2024

Soybean oil stocks fall with slowing April crush

Soybean oil stocks fall with slowing April crush

The soybean crush totaled 166.034 million bushels, down by 15% from a record of 196.406 million bushels in March and down by 4% from 173.232 million bushels crushed in April 2023, according to a report from the National Oilseed...

05.15.2024

Animal fat prices steady; DCO production rises week on week

Animal fat prices steady; DCO production rises week on week

Prices for animal fats were flat on Wednesday May 15 with limited trade volume reported while several participants indicated they had traded ahead of the current week due to the Fastmarkets Biofuels & Feedstocks Event in Chicago on May...

05.15.2024

Poultry by-product pet-grade prices lower in US Southeast, mid-South

Poultry by-product pet-grade prices lower in US Southeast, mid-South

Animal protein prices were steady to lower on Wednesday May 15, with several participants returning from Fastmarkets Biofuels & Feedstocks Event in Chicago for the day.

Fastmarkets price assessment for poultry by-product meal, pet food, 14 Ash 64...