Regional News Favorable rains forecast for Europe in the coming week will aid winter crop development and help recently planted spring crops establish and germinate. Rains are badly needed across the UK and most of western Europe while scattered showers across eastern Europe and Ukraine will help those regions dry out from abundant rainfall so far. Temperatures will remain cool, however, which will not help crop germination catch up from its current delay.
Ukraine’s spring grain planting effort is 58 percent complete and favorable early season conditions suggest the grain crop could total 75 MMT this year. Last year’s all-grain crop totaled 65 MMT. Russia issued a ban on the exports of buckwheat, buckwheat groat...
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...