Ukraine's milling wheat prices decreased slightly because of a more stable national currency and slightly lower export prices. Feed wheat and barley prices also fell at ports due to lower demand as potential buyers are awaiting the new harvest feed wheat to enter the market. Russian Grain Market Market Trends: 13-17 June 2016 New harvest grain prices began to form in the southern parts as prices continued to grow in the inner regions. GEOGRAPHICALLY 3rd grade soft milling wheat prices increased in Central and Siberia (+$1/MT) as well as Ural and Volga Valley (+$2.50-2.80/MT), but they fell in the South (-$2/MT) and remained stable in Black Soil.4th grade milling wheat prices dropped in the South (-$4/MT) and grew in Black Soil and Volg...
What You Need to Know Today: The corn and soybean markets closed slightly higher in low-volume trade. The wheat market was mixed, with HRW continuing its downward trek on improved moisture. As expected, the bearish cattle on feed report drove down cattle prices and pulled hogs down with it. Mi...
Monday, 25 May is a U.S. holiday, and both the markets and our office will be closed. Please note that the next issue of Ag Perspectives will be published on Tuesday, 26 May. The WPI staff wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend...
USDA’s monthly cattle on feed report was released today. The total number of cattle on feed in feedlots with 1,000 head or more capacity amounted to 11.6 million head, 102 percent of last year. Source: USDA, WPI Placements were up, but part of that is attributable to persistent drought c...
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