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05.01.2024
Renewable diesel tops petroleum diesel as CA’s most blended diesel fuel in 2023
The consumption of renewable diesel (RD) in California reached a new milestone in 2023, with RD blending surpassing that of petroleum diesel for the first time. Data released on Tuesday April 30 by the California Air Resources Board (CARB)...
05.01.2024
Distillers’ corn oil production moves higher
Four cars of technical tallow traded lower on Wednesday May 1, down to 47 cents per lb Chicago basis.
Used cooking oil (UCO) and yellow grease traded lower on an FOB basis from the West Coast markets...
05.01.2024
Animal protein prices steady amid avian flu outbreak
US animal protein prices were steady or up on Wednesday May 1 amid limited reported trade, with multiple market participants attending the Petfood Forum in Kansas City, Missouri, this week. However, significant price pressure was reported on porcine meat...