Oilseeds Soymeal Inventory Drops to Six-Month Low Delayed shipments of imported soybeans combined with strong feed demand have pushed China’s estimated soymeal inventory to its lowest point since the third week of April. It totaled 740,400 MT as of 20 October, a decrease of 61,900 MT (-7.7 percent) from the previous week but 163,400 MT higher (+54.9 percent) than the same week in 2016. Only three regions experienced increases in their inventories with those in the North rising 17,700 MT (+57.8 percent) to 48,300 MT.
Imported Soybean Inventory Fall Slightly As of 27 October, the estimated imported soybean stocks at China’s major seaports totaled 6.8 MMT, a drop of 45,000 MT (- 0.66 percent) from the previous week. Those at...
What You Need to Know Today: After a period of limited activity, USDA reported a sizeable 613 KMT in soybean export sales, including 330 KMT to China and 283 KMT to unknown destinations, potentially also China. The purchases represent a meaningful pickup in demand and bring China closer to ful...
Key Takeaways: Consumer spending is a key driver of the U.S. economy, and the latest retail sales data indicate that spending remains robust despite inflation. In September, total retail and food service sales rose more than 6 percent year-over-year, with food service spending up 7 percent and...
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...