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Black Sea Regional Analysis

Russian Grain Markets: 13 – 17 March 2023    The feature of the week was the UN grain corridor which has been extended but on contradictory terms. Ukraine announced a 120-day extension while Russian officials claim the extension is only valid for another 60 days. The Russian side is unhappy that Ukraine can continue shipping grains – especially wheat which is in direct competition with Russia on global markets. Russia claims there is more grain going to the EU than to Africa. Russia is also claiming that 70 vessels which were going to Ukraine were smuggling illegal goods, however, no proof was presented to the public. Russian officials said that Russia failed to achieve the results which they were hoping for fro...

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feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

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feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

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May 26 Corn closed at $4.555/bushel, up $0.0125 from yesterday's close.  Jul 26 Wheat closed at $6.2025/bushel, up $0.1325 from yesterday's close.  May 26 Soybeans closed at $11.5975/bushel, down $0.0475 from yesterday's close.  Jul 26 Soymeal closed at $316.5/short ton, up $0.2...

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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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