The Russian Grain Union announced that spring planting costs will rise at least 40 percent compared to 2014 because of certain other increasing expenses. Russian Grain Markets Market Trends: 9-13 February 2015 During the week in review, domestic wheat prices dropped as other grains prices slightly increased. GEOGRAPHICALLY: 3rd grade soft milling wheat prices decreased in Central (-$2.30/MT), Black Soil and the South (-$0.30-0.50/MT), Volga Valley (-$3.30/MT), Ural (-$2/MT) and Siberia (-$0.20/MT).4th grade soft milling wheat prices also went down in Central, the South and Black Soil (-$1-1.50/MT) as well as in Volga Valley and Ural (-$2/MT). They slightly increased in Siberia (+$0.20/MT).5th grade feed wheat prices declined in Central...
What You Need to Know Today: Chinese purchases of U.S. soybeans continued to accelerate, with USDA reporting another 558 KMT sold to China and 236 KMT to unknown destinations. Combined with sales announced Wednesday and Thursday, the latest purchases bring the three-day total to approximately...
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