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U.S. soyoil futures surged their daily limit and July soybeans hit a three-week high after the EPA proposed raising biofuel blending requirements over the next two years above trade expectations. Corn followed soybeans higher, and CBOT wheat rose about 3% but still ended lower on the week.
Higher proposed biofuel volumes boost demand for soybean oil as a biodiesel feedstock, which supports soybean crush margins and lifts soymeal supply prospects for 2026-27. Restrictions on biofuel imports further favor domestic soyoil prices.
agriculture.comReutersJun 13, 2025
producer.comJulie Ingwersen, ReutersJun 13, 2025After 318 past bullish policy events, Corn moved a median -0.1% over 5 sessions (48% higher; middle half -1.4% to +1.5%), and -0.2% over 20.
After 356 past bullish policy events, Soybeans moved a median +0.1% over 5 sessions (53% higher; middle half -1.2% to +2.3%), and -0.9% over 20.
After 223 past bearish policy events, Soybean Meal moved a median -0.3% over 5 sessions (45% higher; middle half -2.2% to +1.2%), and -0.6% over 20.
After 438 past bullish policy events, Crude Oil (WTI) moved a median +0.9% over 5 sessions (61% higher; middle half -2.2% to +4.6%), and +2.0% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.
Soyoil surged its daily limit on EPA blending proposal above trade expectations, a demand-driven price jump.
Soyoil surged the daily limit as EPA blending requirements exceeded trade expectations.
The biofuel proposal triggered a soyoil surge and soybean rally on June 13, shifting value to oil and implying more crush and meal supply, which is bearish for meal.
