Most US grain futures fall on dry weather, geopolitical tensions

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Most US grain futures fall on dry weather, geopolitical tensions

Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) grain prices mostly fell on Friday April 26, except for May wheat, which rose by $0.01 per bushel to close at $6.03 per bushel.

May soybeans decreased by $0.0325 per bushel, settling at $11.59 per bushel, and May soymeal dropped by $3.90 per short ton to $340.00 per ton.

Meanwhile, May corn fell by $0.01 per bushel to $4.40 per bushel.

Several factors influenced the grain market this week, including persistent dry weather in the US Plains,...

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Footwear tanner buys large volume of branded steer hides at steady price

Footwear tanner buys large volume of branded steer hides at steady price

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Cash soybean oil prices advance week on week

Cash soybean oil prices advance week on week

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US heating oil, distillate fuel consumption lower than usual in Q1


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Chicago animal fat prices fall on increased supply

Chicago animal fat prices fall on increased supply

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Choppy tones widen ranges on porcine meat, bonemeal

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International animal fats and oils, April 25, 2024

International animal fats and oils, April 25, 2024

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US corn export sales surge week on week, exceeding expectations

US corn export sales surge week on week, exceeding expectations

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Chinese tanners lead buyers in US hide market

Chinese tanners lead buyers in US hide market

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