| Name | Value | Date | Basis | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corn | $5.29/bu | December 2026 futures | CME Group via Yahoo Finance ↗ | |
| Soybeans | $13.20/bu | November 2026 futures | CME Group via Yahoo Finance ↗ | |
| Soybean meal | $370.60/US ton | December 2026 futures | CME Group via Yahoo Finance ↗ | |
| Soybean oil | $0.6782/lb | December 2026 futures | CME Group via Yahoo Finance ↗ | |
| SRW wheat | $7.04/bu | December 2026 futures | CME Group via Yahoo Finance ↗ | |
| HRW wheat | $7.62/bu | December 2026 futures | CME Group via Yahoo Finance ↗ | |
| Live cattle | $222.10/cwt | December 2026 futures | CME Group via Yahoo Finance ↗ | |
| Feeder cattle | $332.00/cwt | October 2026 futures | CME Group via Yahoo Finance ↗ | |
| Lean hogs | $68.97/cwt | December 2026 futures | CME Group via Yahoo Finance ↗ |
Corn futures pulled back toward technical support on September 23, 2026, erasing Monday's gains, while a USDA daily export sale to Mexico, a high-stakes Xi-Trump summit in Washington, a proposed U.S. diesel export ban, and a projected 70% surge in global biofuel output by 2030 combined to create a complex backdrop for feed-grain and oilseed markets.
An Ohio State University Extension specialist says reports of Gibberella ear rot during the 2026 corn silage harvest indicate likely Deoxynivalenol (DON) and Zearalenone (ZEA) contamination, and urges dairy producers to sample feed now and again at feed-out, while reviewing storage and nutritional management practices to limit herd impacts.
The Research Council of Norway has selected the Aquafeed Technology Centre Phase II for funding as part of a NOK 1.24 billion (USD 130 million) investment in 18 national research infrastructure projects. Led by Nofima in collaboration with the University of Bergen and NORCE, the expanded centre will develop capacity to process, formulate and evaluate new feed raw materials and ingredients for aquaculture and other bio-based industries.
Malaysian palm oil futures fell for a fourth consecutive session on 23 September 2026, with the December Bursa Malaysia contract dropping to MYR 4,768/tonne, as rising inventories, sluggish exports and soft rival markets reinforced a bearish near-term outlook.
A stronger US dollar, rising exchange stocks, and weather-driven supply concerns across key producing regions pushed soft commodity futures lower on 23 September 2026, according to ADM Investor Services (ADMIS). Cotton, coffee, and cocoa all faced headwinds, while sugar held gains amid broad output concerns linked to El Niño and ethanol demand in Brazil.
Animal nutrition company Orffa has named Professor Nadia Everaert of KU Leuven to its Scientific Advisory Board, expanding the company's scientific depth in gut health and immunity research for poultry and pigs.
Animal nutrition company Zamira convened its South Asia team, global leadership, and channel partners for a three-day Annual Kick-Off Meeting in late July 2026, focusing on FY27 priorities, sales capability development, and technical training on its ZamiBoost product range.
Boehringer Ingelheim has inaugurated a new US Animal Health headquarters in Johns Creek, Georgia, consolidating employees and commercial activities to support innovation for companion animal and livestock markets, and complementing existing research, development, and manufacturing sites in Athens and Gainesville.
Philippine corn production is projected to fall 14.4% to 2.08 million tonnes following typhoon damage, with El Niño conditions forecast to intensify into late 2026. The supply squeeze is accelerating feed-industry interest in drought-tolerant millet as a partial corn substitute, while European and Black Sea export prices remain broadly stable.
A new study published in Emerging Infectious Diseases has identified previously unrecognised cross-border circulation of a multidrug-resistant Campylobacter coli sequence type across nine European countries between 2018 and 2025, challenging the long-held view that such infections are sporadic and unrelated. Poultry was identified as the primary animal source, and researchers are calling for coordinated genomic surveillance.
A series of typhoons in the Philippines has reduced July–September 2026 corn production by an estimated 14.4%, tightening regional feed grain availability and pushing up input cost risk for Southeast Asian feed manufacturers. CBOT December 2026 corn futures are trading around 529 USc/bu, while buyers consider alternative grains including millet.
Italy's soft wheat flour exports rose nearly 15% year on year in the first half of 2026, with the United States becoming the largest buyer after a 38% surge in imports, even as Black Sea wheat prices remain subdued and global grain benchmarks stay under pressure.
