Walter Cronin, co-founder and president of White River Nutrition, dives into the bustling world of commodity markets. He discusses how 2024 brought wild price swings in seed oils and biofuels driven by changing yields and demand. Walter reveals why the U.S. has become the largest importer of used cooking oil. He explores the implications of new biofuels policies and the potential shifts in global meat demand. With insights on soybean processing and nutrition, he delves into the future of sustainable fuels and protein production.

Walter Cronin, an expert in biofuels, discusses the challenges faced by biofuels in terms of poor harvests, weak regulatory support, and global supply risks. Topics include the impact of crop failure in Argentina, the high soybean production in Brazil, factors influencing demand and price increase of biofuels, challenges in the biofuels market, and the importance of vegetable protein meal and renewable diesel policy.