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RFS Meetings Continue
RFS Meetings Continue

Office of Management and Budget (OMB) meetings on EPA’s biofuels plan for 2023 and beyond are ongoing, addressing the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) obligations.

China PPI Softens | June 9, 2023
China PPI Softens | June 9, 2023

USDA expected to raise ending stocks, Russian ammonia pipeline blast complicates Black Sea grain deal and France's wheat crop continues to deteriorate...

Ag Trade Deficit Expands in April
Ag Trade Deficit Expands in April

The U.S. exported $14.38 billion in ag goods during April against imports of $16.28 billion.

Push for Bill Allowing schools to Serve Whole and 2% Milk
Push for Bill Allowing schools to Serve Whole and 2% Milk

This proposal has been supported by more than 100 lawmakers and the dairy industry, who argue that children are more likely to drink milk if it has a better taste.

Wheat Futures Fell Sharply on Technical Selling and Harvest Pressure
Wheat Futures Fell Sharply on Technical Selling and Harvest Pressure

July SRW futures fell 11 cents to $6.16 3/4, ending the day near the session low.

EPA Abandons e-RINs Plan
EPA Abandons e-RINs Plan

EPA will abandon a proposal to include the electric vehicle industry in the U.S. biofuel blending program, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Weather in Corn Belt Leans Bullish for Prices
Weather in Corn Belt Leans Bullish for Prices

Short covering and technical buying from the speculators were featured today after the corn market got a bullish surprise with Monday afternoon’s weekly USDA crop progress reports.

SovEcon Forecasts Record Russian Wheat Exports
SovEcon Forecasts Record Russian Wheat Exports

SovEcon raised its 2023-24 Russian wheat export forecast by 2.7 MMT.

Cotton Market: Futures Extended Friday's Weakness
Cotton Market: Futures Extended Friday's Weakness

Cotton futures extended Friday’s weakness despite crude strength after top crude exporter Saudi Arabia pledged to cut production by an additional 1 million barrels per day from July.

House GOP Leaders Will Press for Further Worker Requirements for Safety Net Programs
House GOP Leaders Will Press for Further Worker Requirements for Safety Net Programs

The House overwhelmingly approved a debt ceiling bill that also curbs federal spending, causing House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) to hint at further tightening work requirements for safety net programs.

Soybean Outlook for Next 90 Days
Soybean Outlook for Next 90 Days

Soybean market outlook and price drivers over the next 90 days.

Global Food Prices Soften in May | June 2, 2023
Global Food Prices Soften in May | June 2, 2023

Senate passes debt limit legislation, U.S. signs agreement with Taiwan and summer air travel is expected to heat up...

Report Looks at Soaring Grain Storage Costs
Report Looks at Soaring Grain Storage Costs

A recent report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange indicates the interest-related cost of carry for the 2023-24 marketing year is predicted to rise to record highs.

House GOP Hawkish on Mexico | June 1, 2023
House GOP Hawkish on Mexico | June 1, 2023

House passes debt ceiling bill, Ukraine grain and oilseed production projected lower and China's small factory activity rises...

Brazilian Soybeans Headed to United States
Brazilian Soybeans Headed to United States

Brazil is exporting a combined 120,000 MT of soybeans to buyers in the U.S., shipping data seen by Reuters showed.

Cattle: Bullish Near-Term Fundamentals
Cattle: Bullish Near-Term Fundamentals

August live cattle rose 50 cents to $167.675. August feeder cattle gained $1.40 at $239.175. Both markets closed nearer their session highs, hit contract highs and closed at technically bullish monthly high closes.

China Trying to Salvage Damaged Wheat
China Trying to Salvage Damaged Wheat

It also urged buyers to purchase sprouted wheat that can still be used for feed or industrial purposes.

Brazil’s Largest Private Port Terminal Expects to Move Record Volumes
Brazil’s Largest Private Port Terminal Expects to Move Record Volumes

Shipments from Brazil’s largest private port terminal Tiplam at Santos is expected to grow 6.8% to a record 12.5 MMT this year.

Cash Cattle Volume Surges | May 26, 2023
Cash Cattle Volume Surges | May 26, 2023

Canada gains access to Taiwanese market, France to begin HPAI vaccination program and debt ceiling negotiations yielding progress...

Canadian Pork Sector Faces Uphill Battle
Canadian Pork Sector Faces Uphill Battle

The pork sector, especially in Canada, is facing a challenging road to profitability in 2023 due to several adverse conditions.

India Expects Record Wheat Crop Despite Adverse Weather
India Expects Record Wheat Crop Despite Adverse Weather

India expects to harvest a record 112.7 MMT of wheat this year, the country’s ag ministry said.

Fitch puts US Credit Rating on Shaky Ground | May 25, 2023
Fitch puts US Credit Rating on Shaky Ground | May 25, 2023

Republicans expect debt ceiling compromise soon, Argy rains improve expectations for wheat crop and the Fed devises Twitter Sentiment Index...

Wheat Futures Continue to Fall
Wheat Futures Continue to Fall

Price action, fundamental and technical analysis for Wednesday, May 24th.

Senator Hoeven Holds Farm Bill Roundtable With North Dakota Producers
Senator Hoeven Holds Farm Bill Roundtable With North Dakota Producers

Hoeven emphasized the importance of food security to quality of life and aims to maintain effective farm policy.

Hay Prices Soar | May 24, 2023
Hay Prices Soar | May 24, 2023

Debt ceiling talks stall, Russia signs MOA to increase cooperation with China and watchers fear rates could reach 6 percent...

Soy Complex Was The Clear Underdog Today
Soy Complex Was The Clear Underdog Today

The soy complex was the clear underdog today, after having made the largest gain since September in the previous session.

EU Crop Monitor Raises Wheat, Rapeseed Yield Forecast
EU Crop Monitor Raises Wheat, Rapeseed Yield Forecast

The European Union’s crop monitoring service raised its forecasts of this year’s EU soft wheat and rapeseed yields, citing a good crop outlook overall except in the drought-impacted Iberian peninsula.

USDA Research Center ‘Declining’
USDA Research Center ‘Declining’

Three employees at USDA’s largest ag research center filed whistleblower complaints alleging years of mismanagement.

Ukraine Would Only Allow Russian Ammonia Exports if Gets Expanded Grain Deal
Ukraine Would Only Allow Russian Ammonia Exports if Gets Expanded Grain Deal

Ukraine would consider allowing Russian ammonia to transit its territory for export...

G7 Focused on Russia | May 19, 2023
G7 Focused on Russia | May 19, 2023

G7 members devise fresh sanctions on Russia, McCarthy is optimistic a vote on the debt limit is coming soon and Prop 12 may appear in the new farm bill...

Farm Bureau President Stresses Importance of Farm Bill
Farm Bureau President Stresses Importance of Farm Bill

Zippy Duvall, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, testified before the Senate Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Commodities, Risk Management, and Trade, underscoring the importance of the farm bill.

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Exchange Further Reduces Argentine Soybean Crop Estimate

The Buenos Aires Grain Exchange cut its Argentine soybean crop estimate by 1.5 MMT.

BP Considering Buying Stakes in Biofuel Producers, Investing in Farming Ventures
BP Considering Buying Stakes in Biofuel Producers, Investing in Farming Ventures

BP has set a target of increasing its biofuel output to 100,000 barrels per day (bpd) by 2030.

Wheat Tour Finds Dismal Yield Prospects | May 17, 2023
Wheat Tour Finds Dismal Yield Prospects | May 17, 2023

Black Sea export deal extended, EU inflation increases and wholesale beef falls back below $300...

California’s Green-Fuel Program Struggles With Overwhelming Popularity
California’s Green-Fuel Program Struggles With Overwhelming Popularity

A boom in renewable diesel production has led to a drastic decrease in California’s low-carbon fuel credit prices, affecting the economic viability of other renewable-energy projects. . .

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Honeywell, Summit Ag to Build World’s Largest SAF Plant

Honeywell International Inc. and Summit Agricultural Group are partnering to build the world’s largest plant making ethanol-based aviation fuel.

Biden Proposes Rule on Foreign Land Purchases Near Military Bases
Biden Proposes Rule on Foreign Land Purchases Near Military Bases

The Biden administration recently published a proposal to expand the jurisdiction of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). . .

Friday Wrap Up | May 12, 2023
Friday Wrap Up | May 12, 2023

Davis Michaelsen and Editor Brian Grete discuss this week's market action...

Wheat Outlook 5-30-90 Days (5.12.23)
Wheat Outlook 5-30-90 Days (5.12.23)

Recap of the latest price action with key issues impacting prices over the next 5, 30 and 90 days.

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Argentina Hikes Domestic Biodiesel Prices for Diesel Mix

Argentina’s government on Wednesday increased domestic prices of biodiesel for blending with conventional diesel.

China's Gold Reserves Surge | May 10, 2023
China's Gold Reserves Surge | May 10, 2023

Black Sea Export Deal talks begin today, McCarthy notes no progress on debt ceiling and the DOE looks to refill SPR later this year...

Lab-Grown Meat Far Worse for Environment Than Beef
Lab-Grown Meat Far Worse for Environment Than Beef

Lab-grown meat could be 25 times worse for the climate than beef. . .

China Launches Nationwide Anti-Spy Crackdown on Consulting Firms
China Launches Nationwide Anti-Spy Crackdown on Consulting Firms

According to state media the crackdown comes as Beijing moves to tighten foreign access to sensitive information amid growing tensions with the United States.

Kansas HRW Crop Continues Decline | May 9, 2023
Kansas HRW Crop Continues Decline | May 9, 2023

China's soybean imports below year-ago in April, western companies are looking for a new manufacturing hub and South American yields beat expectations...

Investors Shy Away From Biofuels Stocks, but That Could Change
Investors Shy Away From Biofuels Stocks, but That Could Change

Biofuel stocks have struggled recently due to a downturn in the industry, with some stocks declining more than 20% in the past year.

Ag Balance Sheets Good Today, but Will Endure Heightened Volatility
Ag Balance Sheets Good Today, but Will Endure Heightened Volatility

Rising interest rates and higher farm expenses will pressure farm finances ahead, according to the latest quarterly economic outlook published by ag credit lender Farmer Mac.

Soybean Analysis - 5-30-90 Day Outlooks (5/5/23)
Soybean Analysis - 5-30-90 Day Outlooks (5/5/23)

Pro Farmer breaks down soybean market outlook into 5-30-90 day segments.

FERC to Accelerate Natgas Projects | May 5, 2023
FERC to Accelerate Natgas Projects | May 5, 2023

China imports South African corn, U.N. food price rises slightly and tight sugar supplies may support higher food costs...

U.S. Records Ag Trade Deficit in March
U.S. Records Ag Trade Deficit in March

The U.S. exported $15.86 billion in ag goods during March.