Regional News India is reportedly considering importing as much as 9 MMT of wheat from Russia to fill its domestic needs, but WPI sources continue to suggest the actual figure is likely to be 4-5 MMT. The Ukrainian Grain Association increased its forecast of the country’s grain and oilseed production for 2023 to 76.8 MMT, up 7.8 MMT from its prior estimate. The details of individual crop forecasts are provided below:
Milling Wheat The dynamics of attacks on infrastructure between Russia and Ukraine continue to drive wheat market’s volatility, though the broad price direction is now lower. A combination of persistent pressure on world wheat values from Russia’s inexpensive supplies and last wee...
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...