Soybean Oil Spread for May-August 2026 – Walsh Pure Spreader
Walsh Pure Spreader Pure Hedge Division Rich Moran May-August ’26 Soybean Oil Spread (ZLK26-ZLQ26) Currently, we hold a long position in the March-July ’26 soybean oil spread (ZLH26-ZLN26) at -0.79 cents. With soybean oil yields dropping below average, it seems that going long on soybean oil spreads might be a wise move, especially since they […]
Malaysian palm oil futures increase, leading to a rise in soybean oil prices.
On January 13, Malaysian palm oil futures saw an increase of nearly 1%, continuing the upward trend from the previous trading session. This rise signifies a five-week high for edible oils traded on both the Dalian Commodity Exchange in China and the Chicago Board of Trade. As a result, U.S. soybean oil futures have also […]
Soybean Prices Keep Dropping on Monday Even with Another Chinese Purchase
Soybean Market Update Soybeans wrapped up trading on Monday with a dip of 4 to 5 cents. The market seems to be responding to the ongoing developments regarding Chinese purchases. The national average cash price for soybeans, according to cmdtyView, decreased by four and a half cents to $10.01. On the other hand, soybean meal […]
Study reveals soybean oil’s connection to obesity via oxylipin pathway
A recent study in the Journal of Lipid Research suggests that soybean oil, which is widely used in the U.S., might directly contribute to obesity. The findings seem to relate to how our bodies metabolize one of its main components. In the research, mice were given a diet high in soybean oil, and scientists observed […]
What Caused the Soybean Market to Rise Again?
After a sluggish start to the week on Sunday night, soybean futures have bounced back, gaining over 30 cents from their low point. The President of the United States is still discussing increasing sales to China. However, it’s worth noting this is quite typical for this time of year. If you look at the real […]
USDA data raises questions about China’s soybean purchase commitments highlighted by Trump
Concerns Grow Over U.S. Soybean Purchases by China OMAHA, Neb. – Recently released data from the Department of Agriculture has cast doubt on the Trump administration’s claims about China’s upcoming soybean purchases. These statements followed a high-stakes meeting between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping last month. A report from the U.S. Department of […]
Soybean Prices Decrease Ahead of the Weekend Due to Signs of Reduced Chinese Demand
Soybean Market Update Soybean prices were down on Friday, with nearby market contracts decreasing by 17 to 22 cents. As November wrapped up, January futures still managed a gain of 7.5 cents for the week. According to cmdtyView, the national average Cash Bean price fell by 22.75 cents, settling at 10.50.25 cents. In terms of […]
Scott Bessent praises the US-China soybean agreement, but it may be too late for this year’s harvest.
Thanks to a new agreement between President Trump and the Chinese government, American farmers might see a boost, with promises of tens of millions of tons heading their way. However, analysts are a bit skeptical, suggesting that the timing could be too late for this season’s crops. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that China will […]
Trump achieves victory for U.S. farmers as China agrees to significant soybean buys
US-China Soybean Deal Announced President Donald Trump revealed that the United States has struck a deal with China to resume soybean purchases, following a boycott that negatively impacted American farmers. Trump stated, “We are very honored by the fact that President Xi has authorized China to begin purchasing large amounts of soybeans, sorghum, and other […]
Treasury Secretary Bessent shares that he has experienced ‘pain’ from tariffs as he is ‘a soybean farmer’
Treasury Secretary Speaks on Soybean Purchase Cuts Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who identifies as “an actual soybean farmer,” expressed his concern over China’s reduction in buying U.S. soybeans. He mentioned that this situation is particularly tough for American farmers. During an interview on ABC News’ “This Week,” anchor Martha Raddatz pointed out the struggles faced […]