Regional News Russia’s ag ministry says the country exported a record volume of 70 MMT of grain in 2023/24 but that total will fall to 60 MMT for 2024/25 due to smaller production. Last week, Tunisia purchased 125 KMT of soft wheat at prices ranging from $243.99-246/MT C&F and 50 KMT of durum wheat at prices between $322.89-326.29/MT C&F. Milling Wheat Wheat futures were mostly lower last week with bearish sentiments from the broader grain and oilseed complex and the late-week crash in macroeconomic markets weighing on values. Chicago futures hit a four-year low last week while European prices were mostly sideways with a weaker tone as the market awaits the quality results from the French and German...
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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...