China's soymeal exports have increased noticeably in the past months, according to recent data, and the volume of soybeans that arrived in the country during December and January could have a significant impact. Oilseeds China's Soymeal Exports Reach Six-Month High As noted in the 9 February report, we promised to revisit the issue of China's soymeal exports in more detail. The most recent China Customs data confirms our previous hypothesis that those exports are in fact on the rise. The country exported 163,079 MT this past January, an increase of 48,500 MT (43 percent) from December 2014 and 38,445 MT (31.1 percent) from January 2014. The top five importing countries include Japan (113,150 MT), Vietnam (23,299 MT), the U.S. (5,728 MT),...
What You Need to Know Today: The corn and soybean markets closed slightly higher in low-volume trade. The wheat market was mixed, with HRW continuing its downward trek on improved moisture. As expected, the bearish cattle on feed report drove down cattle prices and pulled hogs down with it. Mi...
Monday, 25 May is a U.S. holiday, and both the markets and our office will be closed. Please note that the next issue of Ag Perspectives will be published on Tuesday, 26 May. The WPI staff wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend...
USDA’s monthly cattle on feed report was released today. The total number of cattle on feed in feedlots with 1,000 head or more capacity amounted to 11.6 million head, 102 percent of last year. Source: USDA, WPI Placements were up, but part of that is attributable to persistent drought c...
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