| Name | Value | Date | Basis | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corn | $5.22/bu | December 2026 futures | CME Group via Yahoo Finance ↗ | |
| Soybeans | $12.88/bu | November 2026 futures | CME Group via Yahoo Finance ↗ | |
| Soybean meal | $359.00/US ton | December 2026 futures | CME Group via Yahoo Finance ↗ | |
| Soybean oil | $0.6763/lb | December 2026 futures | CME Group via Yahoo Finance ↗ | |
| SRW wheat | $6.88/bu | December 2026 futures | CME Group via Yahoo Finance ↗ | |
| HRW wheat | $7.45/bu | December 2026 futures | CME Group via Yahoo Finance ↗ | |
| Live cattle | $220.97/cwt | December 2026 futures | CME Group via Yahoo Finance ↗ | |
| Feeder cattle | $329.80/cwt | November 2026 futures | CME Group via Yahoo Finance ↗ | |
| Lean hogs | $68.50/cwt | December 2026 futures | CME Group via Yahoo Finance ↗ |
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Soybean futures closed lower on 17 September 2026 following a volatile trading session, while soymeal prices moved sharply higher, according to a Reuters report cited by MarketScreener. Specific price levels and market drivers were not available from the accessible portion of the source.
Global fishmeal production fell 49 percent year on year in the first seven months of 2026, while fish oil output dropped 30 percent, as El Niño continued to suppress catches in Peru and Chile. IFFO's market research director said Asian producers could partially offset the shortfall in the final quarter, but demand headwinds in China's aquaculture and pig sectors are adding further pressure.
US poultry by-product meal prices climbed close to all-time highs in early September 2026, rising 18.7% in a month as constrained global fishmeal availability pushed aquafeed formulators toward alternative proteins. Both IFFO and the FAO flagged continued tightness in fishmeal markets, driven by lower fishing quotas in South America and sustained aquaculture demand in China.
U.S. corn and soybean futures rebounded on Monday, 14 September 2026, driven by technical buying and strong export inspection data, while wheat futures moved lower amid persistent demand pressure. December corn settled at $5.3325 per bushel and November soybeans reached $13.0425, with weekly soybean export inspections surging nearly 45% above the prior week and exceeding analyst forecasts. Wheat remained under pressure as cumulative 2026/27 inspections tracked roughly 28% below last year's pace.
Olam Agri has moved into ruminant nutrition with the launch of its Tru Value cattle feed range in Nigeria, expanding its Integrated Feed & Protein business beyond poultry and aquaculture. The three-product line — covering beef and dairy categories — was unveiled at an event in Kaduna State attended by Nigeria's Minister of Livestock Development and a broad range of industry stakeholders.
The USDA's September WASDE trimmed 2026/27 US corn ending stocks and slashed production forecasts, while soybean ending stocks edged lower on stronger export demand. Wheat balances were broadly stable. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia's shutdown of its East-West pipeline and record-high diesel cracks are adding freight and energy cost pressure that feed manufacturers and ingredient traders will need to monitor closely.
