# DDGS outlook brighter with improved demand

> The U.S. Grains Council reported DDGS prices rose last week in the Midwest, helped by strong truck demand and a cold snap that lifted feed demand. Gulf and Pacific Northwest prices gained slightly, and buyers in Southeast Asia and China were covering February to April positions.

- Date: 2017-01-24 · published 2017-01-24T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/73061-ddgs-outlook-brighter-with-improved-demand
- Commodities: [DDGS](https://feedsoft.ai/c/DDGS.md), [Soybean Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/SBM.md)

## Why it matters

Improved demand and expected tighter ethanol margins could reduce DDGS supply, supporting prices after a period of weakness. Soybean meal's rally also lends support, as DDGS priced lower per protein unit than soymeal.

## Read by commodity

- SBM: bullish ▲
- DDGS: bullish ▲

## Sources

- feedstuffs.com: https://www.feedstuffs.com/market-news/ddgs-outlook-brighter-with-improved-demand

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