Soybean Crush Report

GX_GR211
Springfield, IL     Thu, Jan 31, 2013     USDA-IL Dept of Ag Market News

Soybean prices compared with value of oil and meal
                                      This week     Last week     Last year
                            Unit     Jan 31, 2013  Jan 24, 2013  Feb 2, 2012
Soybean oil, crude
tank cars & trucks
Central IL.                 ¢/lb            50.73         49.98         50.69

Oil yield per
bushel crushed              lb              11.64         11.64         11.58

Value from bushel
of soybeans                 $                5.90          5.82          5.87

48% Soybean Meal
unrestricted, bulk
Central IL.                 $/ton          443.90        431.70        322.90

Meal yield per
bushel crushed              lbs             47.64         47.64         44.37

Value from bushel
of soybeans                 $               10.57         10.28          7.16

Value of oil and
meal from bushel
of soybeans                 $               16.48         16.10         13.03

No. 1 Yellow Soybeans
truck price Central
IL. points                  $/bu            15.01         14.70         12.22

Difference between
soybean price & value
of oil & meal               $                1.47          1.40          0.81


Estimated Processing
Value (EPV)                 $/bu            16.16         15.79         13.53

This table is presented for statistical comparison and is not intended to
indicate operating margins.

Source: USDA-IL Dept of Ag Market News Service, Springfield, IL
        jerry millburg  217-782-4925  SpringField.LGMN@ams.usda.gov
        In state only toll free 888-458-4787
        www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/gx_gr211.txt
        www.ams.usda.gov/LPSMarketNewsPage

1511C             jm

1. USDA approves newly formulated PULMO-GUARD vaccine for cattle
2. Another droughty summer forecast for West Texas
3. Do opponents of crop insurance oppose farm programs in general?
4. Ag markets generally mixed again Tuesday morning
5. UK first in EU to get Merck's new Schmallenberg vaccine
6. Will this summer be a repeat of 2012?

1. Michigan hay buyers should plan purchases early
2. New animal identification rules aid disease traceability
3. Corn planting pace turns from record slow to record fast
4. U.S. cattle placements rise in April as feed costs subside
5. Survey reveals most Americans in favor of COOL
6. Ag markets were mixed to start the new week

1. Meat and climate change: How significant is the impact?
2. BeefTalk: How do we get the next generation to raise beef?
3. 2014 Farm Bill: Are we near an agreement?
4. Farm bill and immigration reform action needed
5. Boxed beef hits record highs, cattle weak to lower
6. Survey reveals most Americans in favor of COOL