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Black Sea Regional Analysis

Russian Grain Markets: 27 – 31 January 2025 The market remained bullish, however, the dynamics and stability varied from region to region. Prices in the Volga Valley appreciated but Central Russia and the Asian part of Russia are still stable. The key factor was the announcement of lower remaining stocks which scares the world and traders. Farmers are happy as those who kept grains up until now are getting paid a fair price, especially with the RUB finally relatively stable. Because the export market drives the domestic market, any appreciation of the RUB means a few extra dollars to the Russian farmer, especially for some short-term forwarding contracts. Export demand, however, did not show any major excitement. Trading is slow and F...

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Summary of Futures

Jul 25 Corn closed at $4.3875/bushel, up $0.0525 from yesterday's close.  Jul 25 Wheat closed at $5.345/bushel, down $0.075 from yesterday's close.  Jul 25 Soybeans closed at $10.5775/bushel, up $0.0175 from yesterday's close.  Jul 25 Soymeal closed at $295.9/short ton, up $0.4 f...

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Middle East, Mediterranean, and Africa Regional Analysis

Mediterranean/Middle East/North Africa/Africa – MEA Region Grain markets in the MENA region are quiet due to the Musim EID holidays that extends through 9 June.  The FAO forecast Egypt to have above average grain crops in 2025, much of which is due to improved availability of high yi...

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Market Commentary: Grains Fall on Weather Forecasts while Livestock Futures Hit New Highs

Except for the livestock futures, which all hit new contract or record highs, the CBOT was mostly lower to start the week with favorable weather and bearish chart conditions driving the sentiment. The index fund roll ticked off its second of five days on Monday, so spreads and volumes patterns...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Summary of Futures

Jul 25 Corn closed at $4.3875/bushel, up $0.0525 from yesterday's close.  Jul 25 Wheat closed at $5.345/bushel, down $0.075 from yesterday's close.  Jul 25 Soybeans closed at $10.5775/bushel, up $0.0175 from yesterday's close.  Jul 25 Soymeal closed at $295.9/short ton, up $0.4 f...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Middle East, Mediterranean, and Africa Regional Analysis

Mediterranean/Middle East/North Africa/Africa – MEA Region Grain markets in the MENA region are quiet due to the Musim EID holidays that extends through 9 June.  The FAO forecast Egypt to have above average grain crops in 2025, much of which is due to improved availability of high yi...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Market Commentary: Grains Fall on Weather Forecasts while Livestock Futures Hit New Highs

Except for the livestock futures, which all hit new contract or record highs, the CBOT was mostly lower to start the week with favorable weather and bearish chart conditions driving the sentiment. The index fund roll ticked off its second of five days on Monday, so spreads and volumes patterns...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

WPI Crop Progress and Conditions App (Updated 9 June)

Update for 28 April 2025: Last year, users pointed out differences between the 5-year averages reported in this app and what USDA estimates in its weekly report. The difference exists because WPI calculates average based on the last 5 years of observations for the current week. In cases where o...

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