Russian Grain Markets: 9-13 August 2021 The domestic Russian grain market grew significantly in all regions of the European part of Russia (except for corn prices), mainly due to the USDA report with worse forecasts than expected. Export milling wheat average price increased to $295/MT FOB Black Sea. Average purchase price increased sharply and amounted to RUB 16,550/MT CPT-port Black Sea. Feed barley average export price grew to $250/MT FOB Black Sea, and the average purchase price to RUB 14,500/MT. Feed corn average export price grew to $272/MT FOB Black Sea. GEOGRAPHICALLY 3rd grade soft milling wheat prices decreased in Siberia (-RUB 285/MT), slightly grew in the Ural region (+RUB 15) and more in other regions: the Central (+RUB 485...
What You Need to Know Today: Wheat prices surged after Ukrainian strikes on Russian vessels and infrastructure disrupted grain shipments, halting traffic through the Sea of Azov, Kerch Strait, and Black Sea. The July WASDE report offered a modestly supportive outlook for corn, wheat, and soybe...
The trade deficit in goods and services came in at $77.6 billion in May, slightly smaller than the consensus estimate of $78.4 billion. After a few months of relative stability, the trade deficit widened in May. The increase in the deficit for the month was due to both a rise in imports, which...
Every June combines begin their annual sweep across the winter wheat fields of Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. At the same time, USDA releases its Acreage and Crop Progress reports, providing the first comprehensive look at the size and condition of the crop. Most years the reports simply confirm...
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