Russian Grain Markets: 13–17 November 2023 The Russian market remained quite volatile with European Russia bearish and the Asian region bullish thanks to solid demand from Kazakhstan. However, the gap between the European and Asian parts of the country is getting smaller and smaller as the huge crop puts pressure on the market, and a stronger RUB keeps domestic trading low. At the same time, export duties have become smaller as they are being calculated and charged in RUB and are not directly linked to the dollar. Kazakh demand will come to an end probably by the end of the year; only the highest quality milling wheat is in demand while low protein is no longer wanted. Farmers seem to be in no hurry to sell their crop for cheap...
After spending much of the year searching for a reason to stay, the bulls suddenly have several. Grain markets have strengthened, wheat is leading the charge, outside markets are becoming more supportive, and geopolitical and weather risks are once again demanding attention. Does that mean the...
Key Takeaways: Cover crops are gaining adoption as farmers seek to improve soil health, reduce erosion, and build more resilient cropping systems. While cover crops do not provide immediate revenue, their long-term benefits include improved nutrient retention, water management, and soil produc...
The latest EIA data showed some interesting anomalies in the ethanol industry, changes that will have a material impact on the industry’s profits and corn consumption for 2025/26 and early 2026/27. The EIA reported that ethanol production fell 4.8 percent for the week ending 10 July...
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