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Straights Update 11th November 2021
Over the past 48 hours we have seen the market largely reacting to data published by the USDA in this months WASDE report. For Maize Tuesdays report saw an increase of US production by 1.1MTs but due to strong domestic consumption and maintained export projections,...
Straights Update 4th November 2021
As global food prices get ever closer to record highs, wheat prices act as a mirror image as UK wheat prices creep towards the decade high set in 2012. Global food prices are not the only issue pushing prices. Drought, frost and heavy rain in key exporting areas have...
Straights Update 28th October 2021
The US Soybean harvest continues to march ahead, reaching 73% complete, marginally ahead of average and yields remain good. Weather in Brazil has been improving with rainfall benefiting soil moisture and enabling rapid planting, further adding to production...
Straights Update 14th October 2021
Wheat prices are expected to remain high for the time being as the market remains bullish following this weeks USDA report. Weighing heavily on global prices are tight supplies of wheat in the northern hemisphere due to poor weather in the US and Russia. The tight...
Cost effective milking this winter
MOLASSES BLENDS FOR COST-EFFECTIVE DIETS THIS WINTER Looking after the rumen bugs will be vital to get the most from grass silage and help keep costs under control this winter so it will pay to take a closer look at feeding molasses. This year’s first...
Straights Update 7th October 2021
As we move into Autumn , raw material prices have firmed across the boards as ongoing logistical issues continue to be a problem. Freight rates and shipment availability continue to be an issue across Europe and overseas. The lack of HGV drivers has been well...