Russian Grain Markets 23–27 October 2023 As of 27 October, winter crops were planted over 18.5 Mha versus the 20 Mha planned by the government. If Russia reaches this number, it will be up 1.5 Mha from last year. This also includes occupied territories of Ukraine, according to the government. Part of Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, and Luhansk Oblasts are still occupied including all of Azov Sea area. The lack of rainfall delayed planting progress, however, Russia is moving closer to the target. This fall’s planting campaign was also disrupted by fuel hikes, lack of spare parts for foreign farm machinery and their servicing. Some farmers are complaining that wheat production is close to break even. Russian farmers are al...
What You Need to Know Today: Crude oil prices dropped sharply with traffic flowing through the Strait of Hormuz. There were reports that Iran was behind an attack on a cargo ship near the coast of Oman, which would be a violation of the memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran. Pr...
On Wednesday, the White House submitted a national security supplemental spending request for $87.6 billion. The majority of the request includes funding for the conflict in the Middle East, but there are agricultural provisions as well. The supplemental funding package includes more than $11 b...
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