Ukraine's milling wheat prices kept rising due to active demand from traders and exporters as well as limited offer of tradable lots from producers. Meanwhile, its sunflower seed exports have had significant growth over the past several months, particularly to three specific countries. Russian Grain Markets Market Trends: 13-17 February, 2017 Prices on the domestic markets fluctuated insignificantly, but they increased when expressed in USD due to strengthening of the ruble. GEOGRAPHICALLY 3rd grade soft milling wheat prices were stable in Central and Black Soil, but they decreased in the South (-$0.70/MT), Volga Valley (-$0.30/MT), and Ural and Siberia (-$0.80/MT).4th grade soft milling wheat prices were steady in Central and grew in...
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...
We have described the long-term investment climate in crop and livestock production, using data primarily from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). The data provided background on the current investment climate and outlook for agricultural capital formation. Our conclusion was that investment...
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