With limited developments on the news wires, soybean futures are trading fractionally to 2 cents higher in new crop and 3 1/4 to 4 1/4 cents higher in the front months. Meal prices are up by $1 to $1.70/ton so far. BO prices are adding another 45 to 66 points to the upside through midday.Â
USDA reported a large export sale of 110k MT of soybeans to China this morning.Â
Brazil’s National Energy Policy Council decide to keep the mandatory 10% biodiesel blend through March 31 – with an anticipated increase to a 15% blend beginning in April.Â
Jan 23 Soybeans  are at $14.34, up 4 1/4 cents,
Nearby Cash  is at $14.11 7/8, up 4 1/4 cents,
Mar 23 Soybeans  are at $14.40 1/4, up 3 3/4 cents,
May 23 Soybeans  are at $14.47, up 3 1/2 cents,
On the date of publication, Alan Brugler did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes.