Russian Grain Markets: 24 – 28 February 2025 During the last week of February, the market remained bullish with some regional deviations. Milling wheat remained bullish pulling up feed wheat and milling rye which is in short supply as well. And it is no wonder as during 2024 rye crop acreage dropped 20 percent down to 667,000 ha, producing barely 1.16 MMT versus 1.7 MMT in 2023. Feed corn is living its own life since there is no quota in the European part of Russia, we may not see any exports in the near term and therefore prices will be in the hands of the domestic feed industry and livestock operations. A stronger RUB is affecting prices on all fronts as export duties are being calculated in RUB. Trading in the ports can be done in...
What You Need to Know Today: Crude oil prices extended their rally today, supported by several developments, including escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian oil infrastructure and growing concerns about supply disruptions. The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to remove 50 perc...
Regional News Dry weather across the UK and Europe is becoming increasingly concerning for the 2027 crops as planting intentions are lowered amid dry soil conditions. Delayed sowing or establishment under adverse conditions could leave crops more vulnerable to frost/freeze events and dise...
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