Soybean export sales for the 2016/17 marketing year rebounded this week, rising from a marketing year low -400.3 TMT to 123.2 and were 49% above the prior 4-week average of 82.8 TMT. New crop sales were down 22% but remained strong at 1,559.1 TMT. Combined season sales of 1,682.3 TMT were up 5% from last week and exceeded analyst expectations that ranged from 650 to 1,500 TMT. 2016/17 export commitments are 104% of the USDA forecast…
02.10.2025
US cattle slaughter edges higher; animal fats, UCO start week quiet
The US animal fats and oils markets opened the week on Monday February 10 on a quiet note, with prices holding steady despite discussions of continued strength and stability.
02.10.2025
Central Illinois soybean crush margin falls below weekly, yearly levels
In the week to Friday February 7, the soybean crush margin in Central Illinois decreased by 6% week on week and by 19% year on year, according to the...
02.10.2025
US hide trading quiet to start week
The US hide market was steady on Monday February 10, with sources reporting limited activity and prices consistent with those from the previous week.
Cattle slaughter forecast
Fastmarkets’...