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Tariffs: UCO No, Phosphate Yes

The Biden Administration just announced higher Section 301 tariffs on a host of imports from China, after the statutory four-year review of those duties imposed by the Trump Administration. The new tariffs did not include the rumored increase for used cooking oil (UCO) that roiled soybean futures the last couple of days. Current tariffs on UCO are 15.5 percent; they were not raised. UCO, and tallow, have lower carbon intensity scores when used as feedstocks for renewable diesel. The U.S. renewable fuel demand for feedstock has resulted in a shortage of domestically produced supply – which is effectively capped, respectively, by food use of oil, and slaughter. As a result, imports of tallow have increased significantly, and imports of...

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Market Commentary: Mixed Day but a Solid Week

Pre-Holiday Trade There was higher volume trading soybeans today, but generally lower pre-holiday volume in other contracts. Despite an overall strong week, Friday brought lower prices except for soyoil, HRS, and Feeder Cattle. It was the fourth session higher this week for Minneapolis wheat. P...

Memorial Day Holiday

Monday, 26 May is a U.S. holiday, the markets and our office will be closed. Please note that the next Ag Perspectives will be published on Tuesday, 27 May. The WPI staff hopes everyone has a good weekend...

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Cattle on Feed Report

USDA released the monthly Cattle on Feed report today. The total inventory of feedlots of 1,000 head or more capacity is 11.4 million head, 98 percent of last year.   This weekend commences the summer grilling season. Placements were 1.6 million head, 97 percent of last year, compare...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Market Commentary: Mixed Day but a Solid Week

Pre-Holiday Trade There was higher volume trading soybeans today, but generally lower pre-holiday volume in other contracts. Despite an overall strong week, Friday brought lower prices except for soyoil, HRS, and Feeder Cattle. It was the fourth session higher this week for Minneapolis wheat. P...

Memorial Day Holiday

Monday, 26 May is a U.S. holiday, the markets and our office will be closed. Please note that the next Ag Perspectives will be published on Tuesday, 27 May. The WPI staff hopes everyone has a good weekend...

livestock

Cattle on Feed Report

USDA released the monthly Cattle on Feed report today. The total inventory of feedlots of 1,000 head or more capacity is 11.4 million head, 98 percent of last year.   This weekend commences the summer grilling season. Placements were 1.6 million head, 97 percent of last year, compare...

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Summary of Futures

Jul 25 Corn closed at $4.595/bushel, down $0.035 from yesterday's close.  Jul 25 Wheat closed at $5.425/bushel, down $0.02 from yesterday's close.  Jul 25 Soybeans closed at $10.6025/bushel, down $0.0725 from yesterday's close.  Jul 25 Soymeal closed at $296.2/short ton, down $2...

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