It could be assumed that sustainability would not be much of an issue in the developing countries of Southeast Asia. However, there are European firms with operations in the region insisting that their local suppliers meet their guidelines regarding this matter. Large U.S. Soy Export Sales Today’s USDA exports sales report confirmed large sales of U.S. soy. It indicated 542,400 MT of soybeans were sold last week for export in 2015/16 and 1,128,200 MT for export in 2016/17. Sales were reported for China (335,500 MT), Germany (99,500 MT), the Netherlands (75,700 MT), Canada (72,700 MT) and Bangladesh (56,000 MT). Reductions were reported for unknown destinations (195,500 MT), Thailand (17,500 MT) and Japan (15,000 MT). The sales for 2016/17...
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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