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Black Sea Regional Analysis

Russian Grain Markets 18–22 September 2023  The Russian bear continued marching over all grains in European Russia without exception. The Asian part of Russia was more stable but sooner or later the bear will reach that part of the country as well as the domestic crop is huge and far exceeds Russia’s needs.  The export market remains unmistakably bearish and part of the reason beyond global bearish sentiments is the lack of international players on the market to force competition. Some traders believe that grain prices in the ports have already reached their bottom levels, however export duties and higher input costs for farmers are scaring the bull off. At the beginning of the marketing year, the wheat export duty...

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Market Commentary: Continued Edging Lower on Big Supplies

It was a mixed and quiet close to the market after a week of mostly price declines. There were new contract lows scored by front month SRW and HRS. Soybean traders didn’t know where to take their positions and so they left the September and November contracts both unchanged. Outside marke...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Summary of Futures

Dec 25 Corn closed at $4.1075/bushel, down $0.03 from yesterday's close.  Sep 25 Wheat closed at $5.1675/bushel, down $0.065 from yesterday's close.  Nov 25 Soybeans closed at $9.8925/bushel, up $0 from yesterday's close.  Dec 25 Soymeal closed at $280.5/short ton, up $4.5 from y...

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How Will Soybeans’ Uncertain Outlook Affect Other Commodities?

November soybean futures’ recent move below the psychologically important $10.00 threshold has triggered concerns about weakness there affecting other markets. The question of how soybeans could impact other markets is germane because the oilseed is facing larger and more rapid adjustment...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Market Commentary: Continued Edging Lower on Big Supplies

It was a mixed and quiet close to the market after a week of mostly price declines. There were new contract lows scored by front month SRW and HRS. Soybean traders didn’t know where to take their positions and so they left the September and November contracts both unchanged. Outside marke...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Summary of Futures

Dec 25 Corn closed at $4.1075/bushel, down $0.03 from yesterday's close.  Sep 25 Wheat closed at $5.1675/bushel, down $0.065 from yesterday's close.  Nov 25 Soybeans closed at $9.8925/bushel, up $0 from yesterday's close.  Dec 25 Soymeal closed at $280.5/short ton, up $4.5 from y...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

How Will Soybeans’ Uncertain Outlook Affect Other Commodities?

November soybean futures’ recent move below the psychologically important $10.00 threshold has triggered concerns about weakness there affecting other markets. The question of how soybeans could impact other markets is germane because the oilseed is facing larger and more rapid adjustment...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Export Sales

Export Sales and Shipments for July 18-24, 2025 Wheat: Net sales of 592,100 metric tons (MT) for 2025/2026 were down 17 percent from the previous week, but unchanged from the prior 4-week average. Export shipments of 296,700 MT were down 61 percent from the previous week and 46 percent from the...

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