Russian grain prices continued on an upward trend in RUB expression on the domestic market. They kept dropping in USD expression, however, and demand increased as an export duty on certain grains is reportedly being considered. Russian Grain Markets Market Trends: 18-22 January 2016 During the week in review, grain prices at the Russian market continued on an upward trend in RUB expression. They kept dropping in USD expression, however, and demand increased. GEOGRAPHICALLY 3rd grade soft milling wheat prices increased in the South (+$6.50/MT), Black Soil and Ural (+$0.20-0.30/MT), Volga Valley (+$0.70/MT) and Siberia (-$1.30/MT), but they remained stable in Central.4th grade milling wheat prices grew in Central and Ural (+$0.20/MT), Vo...
What You Need to Know Today: Russia rejected calls for a ceasefire in the Black Sea, including a proposal to halt attacks on civilian shipping that could help restore grain flows from Ukrainian ports. Tyson Foods announced plans to permanently close its Joslin, Illinois, beef processing facili...
The big news in the cattle markets yesterday was Tyson Foods’ move to close two more beef plants. One of them, the Joslin, Illinois, plant was shuttered immediately after the announcement. The other, in Eagle Mountain, Utah, is a case-ready plant that does not slaughter cattle. Tyson also...
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Wednesday. In July, the CPI rose 0.1 percent, seasonally adjusted, and rose 3.4 percent over the last 12 months, not seasonally adjusted. The index for all items less food and energy, or the “core” infla...
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