Soybean

Surge in prices for US organic soybeans on lower imports

15-Oct-2021 By Jane Byrne

US prices for organic soybeans have reached record highs as imports of the raw materials have declined, reported Reuters this week.

IGC lowers forecast for world wheat output

31-Aug-2021 By Jane Byrne

Last week saw the IGC amend its projections for global wheat production in 2021-22 to 782m tons, that is 6m tons lower than its July forecast but still an increase of 1.2% from 773m ton in 2020-21.

What issues should be top of mind for the feed industry when it comes to oilseed and grain market dynamics?

18-Jun-2021 By Jane Byrne

We talk to a grain and oilseed market specialist to get an up close perspective on soybean, rapeseed, corn and wheat market developments and the relevance of such events for compound feed producers.

WASDE: A still tight US soybean market but less so

11-Jun-2021 By Jane Byrne

The June WASDE continued to reflect the improving conditions in Europe, Ukraine and Russia, while the US and Brazil remain a concern, say commentators.

European rapeseed production looking more robust

04-Jun-2021 By Jane Byrne

Rapeseed markets risk coming under pressure; ahead of harvest, there is a growing confidence in new crop availability in Europe and Ukraine, says CRM Agri.

Romania set for increased soybean production

03-Jun-2021 By Jane Byrne

Oilseed production, overall, is forecast to increase by 36% in Romania to reach 4.2m metric tons (MMT), due to favorable weather.

Little evidence of decline in Chinese corn demand in US export sales data

28-May-2021 By Jane Byrne

As speculation took hold this week that China was looking to restrict corn imports and cancel cargo, US data shows the Asian country would seem to be continuing to purchase US corn.

Is the global food system broken, and, if so, will a push towards plant-based diets fix it?

27-May-2021 By Jane Byrne

The COVID-19 pandemic has placed the spotlight on meat supply and food security. We get three different perspectives on the future of global food production.

'Chinese corn will remain the wild card for grain markets next season’

21-May-2021 By Jane Byrne

The improved weather conditions in the US Midwest as well as in Brazil are taking some of the risk premium out of the market, says UK analysts.

Agri-commodity outlook: Markets at the mercy of weather, and volatility increases

23-Apr-2021 By Jane Byrne

Cold weather in the US continued to dominate agri-commodity linked headlines this week.

California based company claims technology boosts protein levels in soybeans

22-Apr-2021 By Jane Byrne

A San-Diego biotech that tweaks genetic crop traits to improve their rates of photosynthesis, says new data shows its PhotoSeed technology can improve the oil, protein, and sustainability profile of soybeans.

Agri commodities market outlook: Freezing temperatures return

16-Apr-2021 By Jane Byrne

It is all about the likely impact of harsher weather on agri commodities in the US and Brazil right now.

Analysts: Confidence in new crops is growing and putting pressure on markets but ultimately stocks remain tight

25-Mar-2021 By Jane Byrne

Current conditions are positive for wheat supply, while corn markets have been dominated by the large US-China export sales, and soybean markets have continued to trade sideways, finds this week’s analysis by CRM Agri.

WASDE: Large cuts to US corn production estimates

13-Jan-2021 By Jane Byrne

US corn production estimates were downgraded further in the January WASDE, lowered to 360.25MT from 368.49MT in the December report, according to CRM AgriCommodities in its analysis of the latest USDA data.

Changes in wheat production in WASDE estimates had been anticipated, possibility of export tax on Russian wheat looms large

10-Dec-2020 By Jane Byrne

In terms of wheat, the December USDA WASDE has been largely overshadowed by the possibilities of an export tax being placed on Russian wheat later this season, said Peter Collier, analyst, CRM AgriCommodities.