The Market The switch in early August to more promising weather for U.S. soybeans has now turned back hot and dry with reasonable impacts on prices. For the week, November soybeans gained 2.5 percent, but December soymeal added 6.6 percent. Soyoil got left out of the small rally and declined 1.15 percent. Soymeal is likely to continue having fun as a byproduct of renewable diesel production, it will be priced to move on global markets.
Global oilseed prices rose in July and the Chicago December soybean contract is up over 3 percent at this point in August. Demand is stagnant but adverse U.S. production impacts are expected from a hot and dry summer. ICE canola prices are down despite stress in Canadian production areas. Sunoil pri...
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) enters its mandated six-year review on 1 July. The original intent of the review is outlined in Article 34.7, which obligates members to: Provide recommendations and decide on appropriate actions. Extend the USMCA for another 16 years and meet aga...
Key Market Insights Geopolitical Limbo: Geopolitical risk remained a key driver across global commodity markets today. President Trump stated that the Iran memorandum of understanding is not yet final and warned that military action could resume if negotiations fail. Both sides continue w...
Key Takeaways: Drought remains a major threat to global agricultural production, particularly in regions with limited rainfall and growing water scarcity. Commercially available drought-tolerant traits in corn, soybeans, and wheat have generally delivered modest yield improvements, limiting th...
