Soybean Crusher Operation Rate Rises in China Because China's soybean crushing margin improved in the first half of the month, the crusher operation rate has risen. Currently, imported soybeans cost around $714.29/ MT, while the soymeal price stands firm at $634.9/MT and grade 4 soyoil is at $1412.70/MT, which leaves crushers with a profit margin of $32.06/MT. Both soymeal and soyoil prices saw significant improvements compared to end of November.As the New Year and Chinese New Year are fast approaching, feed producers have begun purchasing soymeal in large quantities because meat consumption is expected to rise nationwide during the holidays. Demand for soyoil also will increase because of the upcoming holidays. The soy crusher operatio...
What You Need to Know Today: U.S. weather is getting more attention this week as conditions vary greatly across the western, central, and eastern corn belts, with the different regions battling dryness and too much rain simultaneously. The ProFarmer Crop Tour began today in Indiana and Nebrask...
Key Takeaways: Argentina is on pace for a record corn crop and record exports in the current marketing year, with abundant supplies likely to keep the country highly competitive in global export markets. Argentina’s record exportable surplus is allowing it to offer highly competitive pri...
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