Syria and Italy are reportedly discussing a trade involving 100,000 MT of Syrian durum wheat for 100,000 MT of soft milling wheat. This type of countertrade could provide a good alternative to difficult payment methods associated with Syria.
Regional Updates Of major importance to wheat importers in the Middle East/North Africa (MENA) region have been all the comments this week concerning Russia's wheat export taxes. That country's prime minister has said that the government is seeking proposals by mid-April regarding extension of the taxes beyond 1 July. However, domestic economic experts say that there is no need for prolonging it. Russian grain producers had approached the government with a proposal to lift the taxes in April...
What You Need to Know Today: The corn and soybean markets closed slightly higher in low-volume trade. The wheat market was mixed, with HRW continuing its downward trek on improved moisture. As expected, the bearish cattle on feed report drove down cattle prices and pulled hogs down with it. Mi...
Monday, 25 May is a U.S. holiday, and both the markets and our office will be closed. Please note that the next issue of Ag Perspectives will be published on Tuesday, 26 May. The WPI staff wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend...
USDA’s monthly cattle on feed report was released today. The total number of cattle on feed in feedlots with 1,000 head or more capacity amounted to 11.6 million head, 102 percent of last year. Source: USDA, WPI Placements were up, but part of that is attributable to persistent drought c...
