Russian Grain Markets: 6-10 April 2026 During the week in review, the Russian grains market was volatile. Domestic sentiment remained bullish, supporting an upward trend; however, the export market in the south stayed bearish. Given Russia’s export-driven structure, weak export demand is likely to offset domestic strength. A stronger ruble reinforces the bearish outlook, despite declining export duties, which remain largely technical this season rather than restrictive. Russia ratified an additional grain export quota of 5 MMT, valid through 30 June 2026, bringing the total seasonal quota to 25 MMT. The decision followed revised 2025 production data, with total grain output at 141.2 MMT, up from 125.9 MMT a year earlier. Wheat product...
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Forecasting developments in production agriculture
On behalf of a private U.S. agricultural technology provider, WPI’s team generated an econometric model to forecast the movement of concentrated corn production north and west from the traditional U.S. Corn Belt. WPI’s model has subsequently provided quantitative support to a multi-million-dollar investment into short-season corn variety development. WPI’s methodology included a series of interviews with regional grain elevators and seed consultants. Emphasizing outreach and communication with stakeholders who possess intimate sectoral knowledge – on-the-ground insights – is a regular component of WPI’s methodologies, made possible by WPI’s ever-growing network of industry contacts.