GX_GR211
Springfield, IL     Thu, Feb 02, 2012     USDA-IL Dept of Ag Market News

Soybean prices compared with value of oil and meal
                                      This week    Last week    Last year
                              Unit   Feb 2, 2012 Jan 26, 2012  Feb 3, 2011
Soybean oil, crude
tank cars & trucks
Central IL.                   ¢/lb     50.69        51.44        55.46

Oil yield per
bushel crushed                 lb      11.58        11.58        11.42

Value from bushel
of soybeans                    $        5.87         5.96         6.33

48% Soybean Meal
unrestricted, bulk
Central IL.                  $/ton     322.90       321.10       370.90

Meal yield per
bushel crushed                lbs      44.37        44.37        44.47

Value from bushel
of soybeans                    $        7.16         7.12         8.25

Value of oil and
meal from bushel
of soybeans                    $       13.03        13.08        14.58

No. 1 Yellow Soybeans
truck price Central
IL. points                    $/bu     12.22        12.25        14.28

Difference between
soybean price & value
of oil & meal                  $        0.81         0.83         0.31


Estimated Processing
Value (EPV)                   $/bu     13.53        13.57        15.20


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
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