There were reduced run-times at the mills over the Holiday weekend. Supply remains good but producers and Brokers are hesitant to let prices slide too rapidly until they see that run-times remain solid following the Holiday. Demand has been strong, and the market appears to be well positioned to see lower prices in the near term.
Minneapolis wheat mid prices are about $170 per ton FOB this week according to sources. This is $20 per ton above values seen at this time last year, and $85 per ton over the prior three-year average. Historically, prices tend to move lower 60 percent of the time during April and this coincides with forward pricing we are seeing. For Minneapolis area pricing is projected to…
12.24.2024
Animal fats, oils markets quiet amid Christmas holiday
The US animal fats and oils markets remained steady on Tuesday December 24, amid limited trading due to the Christmas holidays.
Market sources expected activity to remain subdued...
12.24.2024
US November broiler, turkey slaughter down year on year
US animal protein prices were steady on Tuesday December 24, with limited volumes reported to have been traded. With the proximity of the end-of-year holidays, most market participants are...
12.24.2024
US weekly soybean, wheat export inspections rise, corn falls
Weekly export inspections
Export inspections of US grains showed a decline for corn but an increase for soybean and wheat in the week to December 19, according to data...