Regional News Some winter crops have broken dormancy across France, though the pattern has been spotty so far. Conditions in the south have been favorable for wheat entering the vegetative stage while crops in the central and northern portions of the country are mostly still dormant. Scattered showers are expected this week that will benefit crops in most regions. Precipitation across western/central Europe has decreased in the last two weeks which is putting most of France and Germany in a mild drought. Fortunately, temperatures are expected to remain at or below normal for the next week, which will help limit draws on soil moisture. Ukraine and Russia continue to face below-freezing temperatures that are keeping winter crops...
What You Need to Know Today: President Trump claimed the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran was over, as both sides accused one another of violating the terms of the agreement. Commercial vessels are increasingly steering clear of the Strait of Hormuz as security risks escalate following Iran...
Russian Grain Markets: 29 June-3 July 2026 The new marketing season has officially begun in Russia, although bearish sentiment has been concentrated in the southern regions closest to the Black Sea ports, where export demand has been weakest. Delays in grain deliveries to inland elevators have...
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