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Black Sea Regional Analysis

Russian Grain Markets: 16–20 October 2023  As of 20 October, Russian farmers harvested grains and pulses from 44.6 Mha which is in line with last year (44.5 Mha), averaging 3.08 MT/ha versus 3.33 MT/ha, a record-breaking year in Russian history. Interestingly, Russia first reports the bunker weight which means grain harvested but not cleaned or graded and only later in the season updates the market with the real figure. Currently, statistics show 137.2 MMT of grains in bunker weight versus 148.1 MMT a year ago. Specifically harvested was: Wheat: 28.5 Mha vs 29.1 Mha – averaging 3.26 MT/ha vs 3.59 MT/ha – producing 93.1 MMT vs 104.2 MMT Barley: 7.8 Mha vs 7.9 Mha – averaging 2.8 MT/ha vs 3.07 MT/ha –...

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Market Commentary: Grains Give up Gains while Cattle Turn Higher on Cash Trade

The CBOT saw its typical low-volume post-Christmas trading session on Friday, but low trading volume didn’t stop the markets from making some notable technical moves. The first of which, on a broad scale, is that early strength in corn, the soy complex, and to a lesser extent wheat, all f...

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Mar 26 Corn closed at $4.5/bushel, down $0.01 from yesterday's close.  Mar 26 Wheat closed at $5.19/bushel, down $0.0275 from yesterday's close.  Mar 26 Soybeans closed at $10.725/bushel, down $0.04 from yesterday's close.  Mar 26 Soymeal closed at $307.4/short ton, down $0.7 fro...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

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feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

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Mar 26 Corn closed at $4.5/bushel, down $0.01 from yesterday's close.  Mar 26 Wheat closed at $5.19/bushel, down $0.0275 from yesterday's close.  Mar 26 Soybeans closed at $10.725/bushel, down $0.04 from yesterday's close.  Mar 26 Soymeal closed at $307.4/short ton, down $0.7 fro...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Market Commentary: Exports, Conflict, Dry Weather Boost CBOT Before Holiday

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