Turkish exporters are insisting that all Russian agricultural products be limited to 20-25 percent of the total volume of imports because of one specific concern. Separately, the Russian Union of Oils and Fats wants the government to restrict the volume of certain exports. Russian Grain Markets: 22-26 May 2017 Market Trends Prices were stable in many regions and dropped insignificantly in others, although they grew slightly when expressed in USD due to strengthening of the ruble. GEOGRAPHICALLY 3rd grade soft milling wheat prices decreased in Central and Black Soil (-$0.20-0.50/MT), and remained stable in other regions.4th grade soft milling wheat prices developed identically to the 3rd grade prices, falling in Central and Black Soil (...
What You Need to Know Today: China’s state-run COFCO, in statements on Tuesday, implied that U.S. corn exports were currently uneconomical but hinted that the Middle Kingdom would import 3.5 MMT of the feed grain this year, with 1 MMT likely sourced from the U.S. Another drone attack has...
Key Takeaways: While soybean, palm, sunflower, and rapeseed oils dominate global vegetable oil markets, premium oils such as olive, avocado, coconut, and sesame command substantially higher prices due to their distinctive flavors, nutritional characteristics, and specialized culinary uses.. Ol...
Beef packer margins declined to $190/head last week, down $32 from the prior week as the Choice cutout weakened while fed cattle prices remained steady. The cutout fell $2.56/cwt to $373/cwt while fed cattle prices held near $220/cwt, narrowing packer spreads after several weeks of improvement...
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