A recent forecast of Turkey's grain imports indicates a noticeable change due to the effect of the winter weather on that country's wheat and barley production. MENA wheat buyers will also find new competition this year for low-cost French wheat.
Regional Updates The CME's plans to introduce a contract in EU wheat futures will be of interest to wheat importers in the Middle East/North Africa (MENA) region. This new contract is expected to be in place by the end of April and will give MENA importers another vehicle against which to hedge their wheat purchases. According to advance information, the contract will be euro-based with delivery points all in the north of France. Initial information indicates that the contract will be b...
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...
Key Takeaways: With the fall calf run now upon us, producers are finally getting a glimpse of what their realized profits will be for 2026. Some producers may have already obtained a strong estimate of 2026 revenues, especially if calves were forward sold in, for example, the mid-summer...
As fall begins, wild migratory birds are starting their seasonal migration. That has the industry and government officials worried about the potential spread, again, of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Some members of Congress have called for the United States to be prepared for a pote...
