The Market It has been a tough week thus far for soybeans and meal. The EU’s decision to delay its European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) means there will be no break for U.S. exporters in competition from South America and Southeast Asia. The two days of decline have November soybeans down 1.85 percent thus far this week.
December soymeal has taken an even larger hit. Argentine soymeal is now selling at a discount and the EUDR decision has helped push Chicago meal down 3.37 percent thus far this week.
Soyoil was the only major agriculture futures contract in the green today. Boosted by sharply rising Malaysian palm oil prices and rising crude oil values, the December contract is up 5.1 percent thus far this...
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...
Key Takeaways: Peace at last in the Persian Gulf? Over the weekend, the U.S. announced and Iranian officials confirmed a peace agreement, with formal ratification set for Geneva on 19 June. The announcement means the Strait of Hormuz is set to reopen fully and toll-free within 30 days.&n...