Russian Grain Markets: 29 March-2 April 2021 Milling and feed wheat, feed corn, and barley prices remained unchanged or moved in different directions insignificantly, mainly under the influence of domestic factors, as exports decreased. March grain exports amounted to 2.8 MMT versus 4.6 MMT exported in February. Meanwhile, export milling wheat average price decreased to $248/MT FOB Black Sea. The average purchase prices grew to RUB 14,400/MT CPT-port Black Sea. Feed barley average export price decreased to $230/MT FOB Black Sea; the average purchase price remained at RUB 15,300/MT. Feed corn average export price decreased to $250/MT FOB Black Sea. GEOGRAPHICALLY 3rd grade soft milling wheat prices remained unchanged in the Central...
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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