The Market For the week, the July soybean contract added 37.75 cents (3.2 percent) in value. November soybeans closed out Friday’s trading at $12.01/bushel, the highest close in over a month above the 100-day moving average for the first time this year. July soymeal moved $27.5 (7.9 percent) higher and with a value of $372.20/ST, it is at its highest level in over three months. There is concern about Argentina’s weather impacting the competition. Meanwhile, July soyoil shed 2.46 cents (-5.4 percent) to 43.08 cents/pound, its lowest price in three years. The government’s new requirements to be eligible as Sustainable Aviation Fuel presents worry to the industry. Canola gained 2 percent on the week.
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What You Need to Know Today: Crude oil prices extended their rally today, supported by several developments, including escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian oil infrastructure and growing concerns about supply disruptions. The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to remove 50 perc...
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