OILSEEDS: U.S. soybean supplies are increased 10 million bushels to 4,086 million on higher
projected imports. Soybean exports for 2014/15 are projected at 1,790 million bushels, up 20
million reflecting the record pace of shipments through January. Soybean crush is raised 15
million bushels to 1,795 million on increased domestic soybean meal disappearance, which is
raised in line with projected gains in meat production. Soybean oil production gains from
additional crush are mostly offset with a lower extraction rate. With increased production and
reduced exports, soybean oil ending stocks are projected at 1.505 billion pounds, up 75
million. Soybean ending stocks are projected at 385 million bushels, down 25 million from last
month.
The 2014/15 season-average soybean price range projection is unchanged at $9.45 to $10.95
per bushel. The soybean meal price is projected at $350 to $390 per short ton, up 10 dollars
on both ends of the range. The soybean oil price range is projected at 30 to 34 cents per
pound, down 1 cent on both ends.
Global oilseed production for 2014/15 is projected at a record 532.1 million tons, down slightly
from last month. Global soybean production is raised 0.7 million tons to a record 315.1 million.
Prospects for the Argentina soybean crop have improved with ample moisture and mild
temperatures. As a result, the crop is projected at a record 56.0 million tons, up 1.0 million.
Soybean production is also raised for China, Russia, and Ukraine. Soybean production for
Brazil is projected at 94.5 million tons, down 1.0 million on lower yields reflecting the impact of
limited rainfall in eastern growing areas. Sunflowerseed changes this month include reduced
production for Russia and India with a partly offsetting increase for Ukraine. India rapeseed
production is projected at 6.9 million tons, down 650 thousand tons on lower area. Other
changes include reduced peanut production for India, increased peanut production for
Argentina, and increased cottonseed production for Pakistan. Palm oil production is reduced
for Malaysia as a result of recent flooding