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European Market Analysis

Regional News The EU and Mercosur trade blocs finally signed a free trade agreement that had been delayed and debated for 25 years or so. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen heralded the agreement in a press conference in Montevideo and cited the need for more free trade in the face of increasing protectionism. Nigeria has emerged as the top importer of EU wheat this marketing year with 1.614 MMT purchased so far, up 16 percent year-over-year. The United Kingdom, Morocco, Egypt, and Algeria fill out the rest of the top five importers for this year. Europe continues to see beneficial rainfall, except for Spain and Portugal which remain drier and warmer than usual for this time of year. Milling Wheat Global w...

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Mar 26 Corn closed at $4.3125/bushel, up $0.0375 from yesterday's close.  Mar 26 Wheat closed at $5.525/bushel, up $0.1525 from yesterday's close.  Mar 26 Soybeans closed at $11.3725/bushel, up $0.1325 from yesterday's close.  Mar 26 Soymeal closed at $307.9/short ton, up $4.9 fr...

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Export Sales

Export Sales and Shipments for January 30-February 5, 2026. Wheat: Net sales of 488,000 metric tons (MT) for 2025/2026 were up 31 percent from the previous week and 14 percent from the prior 4-week average. Export shipments of 580,000 MT were up 44 percent from the previous week and 59 percent...

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