The Market With just two days left before the January WASDE, the soy complex is trading above week-ago levels, but that fact belies the weakness that has enveloped the market since late November. Skepticism over China’s long-term commitment to U.S. soybean purchases – especially considering the massive Brazilian crop farmers are starting to harvest – continues to weigh on demand expectations and prices. Too, delays in U.S. biofuel policy regulations approval and implementation continue to depress soyoil demand. The weakness in soybeans has allowed CBOT board crush margins to edge higher this week, rising about 3.75 cts/bu $1.49/bu. Soyoil futures are modestly higher but have lagged meal gains, leaving the oilsh...
What You Need to Know Today: Iran warned that it will retaliate against the U.S. if American strikes target Iranian infrastructure, as President Trump has threatened to do next week if negotiations between the two nations do not resume. President Trump is scheduled to deliver a primetime addre...
Turkeys for Thanksgiving are typically placed this month. Turkey production has suffered from HPAI and other diseases for the past two years, and placements are still down overall. However, at more than 34 pounds per bird, overall production is being supported by heavier weights and increased p...
Key Takeaways: Continued domestic demand for soyoil in the U.S. will drive prices higher and create a firmer outlook for global soybean values and crush margins. U.S. soyoil prices are set to increase 13-16 percent over the next four months as the domestic demand expansion takes hold. Th...
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