Russian Grain Markets: 8-12 March 2021 Wheat prices in the southern regions continued to grow. Surprisingly, despite the introduction of corn and barley export duties, domestic prices for the products decreased insignificantly. Meanwhile, export milling wheat average price decreased to $282/MT FOB Black Sea. The average purchase prices grew to RUB 14,850/MT CPT-port Black Sea. Feed barley average export price decreased to $243/MT FOB Black Sea and the average purchase price grew to RUB 15,400/MT. Feed corn average export price didn’t change and amounted to $264/MT FOB Black Sea. GEOGRAPHICALLY 3rd grade soft milling wheat prices grew slightly in the Southern region (+RUB 15/MT), remained unchanged in Volga Valley, but kept de...
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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