
EU feed, farm, poultry, dairy and meat groups asked the European Commission to ease EUDR requirements due to start applying to large and medium operators on December 30, 2026. They warn the rules could disrupt soybean meal imports and raise livestock costs amid drought and Black Sea trade disruption.
Tighter deforestation compliance could make Brazilian soybeans and meal harder to sell into Europe, shifting demand toward Argentina and other origins and supporting EU feed ingredient prices.
After 172 past bullish policy events, Soybean Meal moved a median +0.0% over 5 sessions (50% higher; middle half -1.5% to +1.7%), and -0.8% 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.
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