GX_GR211
Springfield, IL     Thu, May 16, 2013     USDA-IL Dept of Ag Market News

Soybean prices compared with value of oil and meal
                                      This week     Last week     Last year
                            Unit     May 16, 2013  May 9, 2013   May 17, 2012
Soybean oil, crude
tank cars & trucks
Central IL.                 ¢/lb            49.77         49.47         49.84

Oil yield per
bushel crushed              lb              11.66         11.66         11.51

Value from bushel
of soybeans                 $                5.80          5.77          5.74

48% Soybean Meal
unrestricted, bulk
Central IL.                 $/ton          461.90        462.60        427.00

Meal yield per
bushel crushed              lbs             47.47         47.47         47.95

Value from bushel
of soybeans                 $               10.96         10.98         10.24

Value of oil and
meal from bushel
of soybeans                 $               16.77         16.75         15.97

No. 1 Yellow Soybeans
truck price Central
IL. points                  $/bu            15.51         15.31         14.47

Difference between
soybean price & value
of oil & meal               $                1.26          1.44          1.50


Estimated Processing
Value (EPV)                 $/bu            16.48         16.46         15.88

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
        Megan Rothe  217-782-4925  SpringField.LGMN@ams.usda.gov
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