| Name | Value | Date | Basis | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corn | $4.74/bu | December 2026 futures | CME Group via Yahoo Finance ↗ | |
| Soybeans | $12.61/bu | November 2026 futures | CME Group via Yahoo Finance ↗ | |
| Soybean meal | $356.70/US ton | December 2026 futures | CME Group via Yahoo Finance ↗ | |
| Soybean oil | $0.6710/lb | December 2026 futures | CME Group via Yahoo Finance ↗ | |
| SRW wheat | $6.60/bu | December 2026 futures | CME Group via Yahoo Finance ↗ | |
| HRW wheat | $7.04/bu | December 2026 futures | CME Group via Yahoo Finance ↗ | |
| Live cattle | $228.45/cwt | December 2026 futures | CME Group via Yahoo Finance ↗ | |
| Feeder cattle | $342.07/cwt | November 2026 futures | CME Group via Yahoo Finance ↗ | |
| Lean hogs | $66.88/cwt | December 2026 futures | CME Group via Yahoo Finance ↗ |
Freshpet's share price has dropped approximately 18% over the past month to around US$61, even as the fresh pet food manufacturer reports improving margins and continued digital sales growth. Analyst price targets remain well above the current trading level, while the company's five-year shareholder return remains deeply negative.
German feed processing equipment manufacturer Amandus Kahl celebrated its 150th anniversary in Reinbek from 3–5 September 2026, announcing plans to invest more than €10 million in a new technical centre at its German headquarters.
The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council visited Nigerian feed industry stakeholders in September 2026 to promote least-cost formulation using U.S. corn, sorghum and co-products, including DDGS and corn gluten meal, ahead of an anticipated medium-term capacity increase of up to 1.5 million metric tons.
A new IndexBox market report projects the global multi-enzyme complexes for aquafeed market will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 7.5–9.0%, with the baseline scenario estimate at 8.2%, between 2026 and 2035. Growth is fuelled by rising aquaculture output, pressure to reduce feed costs, and a shift toward customised enzyme blends. Asia-Pacific holds an estimated 55% share of demand, while Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa are identified as the fastest-growing regions.
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.
