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Indian Subcontinent Regional Analysis

It is now hoped that India's new government will be able to  keep the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of fine cereals in check, and the states have been advised to not provide various forms of extra subsidies. There has also been pressure to raise the oilseed MSP. Mixed Trend in Pulse Prices as New Crop is Delayed India is expected to continue importing pulses as its domestic crop is delayed. The prices of red lentil (masoor) have been dropping for the past six weeks. However, prices for yellow pigeon peas (tur lentil,) also called red gram in some markets, as well as chickpeas (gram) increased. The imported pigeon pea prices are higher with domestic production expected to be lower in Karnataka. The National Commodity and Derivative...

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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...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

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feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

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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