Russian Grain Market Overview, 2-6 September 2019 Domestic Russian grain prices followed the same pattern as one week before. Milling wheat export prices decreased to $184/MT FOB Black Sea. The average purchase price decreased to RUB 11,200/MT. Feed barley export prices decreased to $176/MT FOB Black Sea while average purchase prices remained stable at RUB 10,000/MT CPT-port Black Sea. Corn export prices decreased to $163/MT FOB Black Sea. Harvest Update As of 9 September, 93.3 MMT of grains were harvested from 32.8 million hectares including 65.5 MMT of wheat harvested from 20.8 million hectares and 18.6 MMT of barley harvested from 7.2 million hectares. 782,900 MT of corn was harvested from 163,200 hectares. 1.6 MMT of sunflower...
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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