
In October, São Paulo egg producers regained purchasing power against corn after three consecutive monthly declines, as corn prices fell more sharply than egg prices. Ample domestic availability, weaker international quotations, and a weaker dollar contributed to lower corn prices, while soybean meal becoming more expensive reduced producers’ purchasing power against that ingredient.
Lower corn prices improve layer producers’ feed economics and can ease demand-side pressure on corn. Higher soybean meal prices continue to squeeze feed costs, partially offsetting the benefit.
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