Dry Weather Reducing India’s Oilseed Production There were expectations earlier this year that India would produce a significantly larger oilseed crop. However, poor rainfall late in the growing season has made it clear that production of soybeans, peanuts and other crops will be lower than projected. The country’s Solvent Extractors Association (SEA) is now forecasting India’s peanut (groundnut) crop will total about 3.735 MMT at most, down 29 percent from 5.275 MMT last year. USDA is currently forecasting the crop at 4.7 MMT but will likely reduce that number in November. India’s soybean production for this year is now estimated at 9.5 MMT, down from earlier forecasts of 10.5 MMT. It has been particularly impact...
What You Need to Know Today: USDA reports are delayed until Tuesday due to the federal holiday on Monday. Over the weekend, President Trump announced a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. Russia warmly welcomed and confirmed this ceasefire by conducting more strikes against Ukraine. Specific...
On Saturday, 10 October, at a campaign rally in Clarksville, Tennessee, President Trump said that the U.S. and Mexico would come to terms on a new trade deal, and he said Canada does not need to be part of the deal. Trump called the coming agreement with Mexico “great” but gave no d...
Key Takeaways: The United States has steadily lost global wheat export market share since the 1970s, falling from the world's leading exporter to a projected fifth place in 2026/27. The rapid expansion of Black Sea wheat exports, driven by improved productivity and export infrastructure, has r...
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