Fastmarkets has proposed several changes to the methodologies for its suite of global palm and lauric oil methodologies to give more insight into how these prices are assessed. It is also clarifying the timing and monthly rolls of several assessments. Fastmarkets has observed growth and market interest in these prices and wishes to give more […]

Chicago and Kansas wheat futures decreased on Friday December 5 as market participants focused on ample global supplies and favorable growing conditions in competing export regions, such as Europe and Canada.

Fastmarkets is launching two price assessments for palm oil mill effluent (POME) for loading out of ports in Malaysia in Indonesia, to meet growing interest from biofuel producers and consumers in Europe and other parts of Asia. The first publication of these two price assessments will be on Thursday December 4 and will be published […]

Fastmarkets proposes to amend the methodology for assessing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) base cost of production in the US, effective January 5, 2026.

US corn futures moved higher on Friday November 28, reflecting strong export sales and private export sales reported by the USDA.

Soybean futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) rose on Friday November 28 in a holiday-shortened session due to Thanksgiving.

The 2026 Black Sea Wheat and Corn Outlook highlights a stabilized yet evolving grain market, with Russia and Ukraine adapting to post-conflict logistics, competitive pricing, and strong production despite ongoing regional challenges.

Learn about Brazil's approval of steel slag for agricultural use, enhancing soil health and acidity correction processes.

Vegoils futures dropped across markets and regions, with Malaysian crude palm oil (CPO) futures hitting a four-month low while Chicago soyoil futures fell, pressured by lower crude oil prices and expectations around US biofuel policies.

The Global Grain Geneva 2025 Conference highlighted an industry navigating a "new normal" of uncertainty, where geopolitical upheavals, climate challenges, and sustainability demands are reshaping grain markets, supply chains, and risk strategies.