Russian Grain Markets: 22-26 February 2021 Russian domestic grain prices followed the pattern of the previous week. Meanwhile, export milling wheat average price grew to $289/MT FOB Black Sea. The average purchase price amounted to RUB 14,600/MT CPT-port Black Sea. Feed barley average export price was stable at $245/MT FOB Black Sea, the average purchase price was RUB 15,400/MT. Feed corn average export price didn’t change either and amounted to $264/MT FOB Black Sea. GEOGRAPHICALLY 3rd grade soft milling wheat prices kept decreasing: Central region (-RUB 300/MT), Black Soil (-RUB 390/MT), Southern (-RUB 365/MT), Volga Valley and Ural (-RUB 100-130/MT), and Siberia (-RUB 50/MT); 4th grade soft milling wheat prices also decre...
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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