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Southeast Europe Regional Analysis

Milling Wheat Southeast Europe wheat prices were mixed today with Bulgarian prices declining and FOB offers from Romania, France, and Germany rising slightly. Paris wheat futures were higher as a crop-threatening heat wave settles in over Western Europe. The high temperatures follow a dry spell across Ukraine and Russia. Meanwhile, Black Sea wheat prices were steady after dropping significantly in the past month. The sell-off in those values allowed Egypt to procure Russian and Romanian wheat for July shipment at prices well below U.S. or French offers. Ukrainian wheat yields are 8 percent higher than last year, according to government statistics from early harvest results. However, the yield improvement is expected to moderate as the ha...

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Market Commentary: CBOT Sees Mixed Monday on Risk-off Trade; Feeder Cattle Rally on Import Ban

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WPI Crop Progress and Conditions App (Updated 25 November)

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feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.2475/bushel, down $0.0075 from yesterday's close. Mar 25 Wheat closed at $5.5575/bushel, down $0.09 from yesterday's close. Jan 25 Soybeans closed at $9.8575/bushel, up $0.0225 from yesterday's close. Jan 25 Soymeal closed at $295.9/short ton, up $4.4 fro...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

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feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

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feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

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Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.2475/bushel, down $0.0075 from yesterday's close. Mar 25 Wheat closed at $5.5575/bushel, down $0.09 from yesterday's close. Jan 25 Soybeans closed at $9.8575/bushel, up $0.0225 from yesterday's close. Jan 25 Soymeal closed at $295.9/short ton, up $4.4 fro...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Mercosur Regional Analysis

Wheat High temperatures in recent days have slightly accelerated crop maturity and the harvest in Argentina. Weekly harvest progress reached 12 percent, with 30 percent of the area harvested. Yields show significant variability. In some cases, yields are improving as harvesters move into t...

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