India’s capacity to crush corn for starch production could increase to 16,525 tons per day (TPD) by 2018, although that currently available is underused and starch prices have crashed. This expansion will also require a much higher volume of corn, and India may not have enough. Greater Starch Capacity Will Require Additional Corn It is estimated that India’s capacity to crush corn could increase to 16,525 tons per day (TPD) by 2018, which would produce close to 5.45 MMT/annum of starch based on 330 days of operation. The current capacity is 13,675 TPD, but part of that (almost 2,000 TPD) is closed for several reasons, including the non-availability of corn in some areas as well as the low selling price of starch and other co-products. Pl...
Key Takeaways: Dry bulk markets remain mixed with Capesize vessels seeing continued pressure from weaker demand while fixtures and rate strength gradually increases towards the smaller vessel classes. Tanker markets are pulling back from their recent highs as tonnage moves out of the Mid...
The Trump import plan for 300,000 MT of beef supplies used for ground beef, i.e., lean trim, from September through November has, according to Secretary Brooke Rollins, brought some relief to beef prices. The Executive Order states that the Secretary of Agriculture will analyze and review the m...
Key Takeaways: Texas illustrates the assumptions underlying the 2025 FMMO reform; Idaho exposes their limitations. The Southwest order blend (roughly 27 percent Class I, 32 percent Class III and 31 percent Class IV) exposes Texas producers to every lever USDA adjusted, with a near-neutral proj...
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