Regional News The renewal of the Ukraine export corridor deal is seen as increasingly in jeopardy as rhetoric and military resource offers from Western officials continue to escalate. Analysts speculate this could prompt Russia to look for a way to retaliate on the global economy, especially as pressure ramps up on Brussels to increase efforts to block Russian exports. Russian officials have yet to offer statements relating to the country’s intent to renew the agreement. Consultancy APK-Inform pegged the Ukrainian grain crop at 45.6 MMT for 2023/24, down 13 percent from 2021/22’s 52.6-MMT crop. Wheat planted area is predicted to fall 16 percent from 2022 while barley and corn planted area could fall 6 and 11 percen...
What You Need to Know Today: Markets got a surprise with a corn yield of 181.2 bushels/acre in the October WASDE, above the average estimate of 177.6 bushels/acre and up from USDA’s September estimate of 178.5 bushels/acre. Although stronger demand is expected to absorb some of the addit...
Key Takeaways: On Friday afternoon, President Trump announced that Russia will “immediately supply over 300,000 Tons of Diesel Fuel” to the United States. The deal, typical of this administration, is light on details but promises an additional 500,000 tons in November and 1 m...
The USDA has lowered its 2026 red meat production forecasts slightly while forecasting a slight increase in broiler production. Beef is now projected at 24.802 billion pounds, 75 million pounds less than in September. Cow slaughter is expected to be up; however, this will be offset by lower ste...
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