Market Reports

India banned wheat exports over the weekend as hot dry conditions reduced output expectations –...Read More Read More

France – 89% of soft wheat reported in good / excellent condition down from 91%...Read More Read More

Firmer wheat markets on the last couple of days on the back of the weather...Read More Read More

Dry conditions in Brazil – affecting yield potential of the Safrhina (2nd crop) corn.  This...Read More Read More

Stats Canada – forecast for OSR (canola) plantings put at 20.9 million acres down 7%...Read More Read More

Huge jump in Veg oil complex (OSR / SBO etc) following export ban on Palm...Read More Read More

International Grains Council – forecast for global maize production seen down 13 million tonnes for...Read More Read More

China – poor crush margins continue to inhibit soybean purchases – demand reported down 10%...Read More Read More

Argentina – current strike by truck drivers over fuel prices / freight rates since Monday...Read More Read More

China – March soybean import figures reported at 6.35mt tonnes – down 18% year on...Read More Read More

Slight improvement in US wheat conditions reported by USDA – 32% good / excellent up...Read More Read More

France – 92% of soft wheat crops rated good / excellent – unchanged from last...Read More Read More

Poor winter wheat condition due to dry conditions in the US was further supportive to...Read More Read More

US Crop progress US wheat reported 30% good / excellent condition in the first report...Read More Read More

USDA – Plantings US planting intentions for both wheat and corn in 2022 seen lower...Read More Read More

US reported to be considering increasing ethanol blend in fuel to 15% (E15) – in...Read More Read More

Markets fell sharply yesterday with hopes raised for a ceasefire in Ukraine – it remains...Read More Read More

Ukraine has loaded its first export of corn to be shipped by Rail to the...Read More Read More

Wheat supply and disruption to trade flows caused by the ongoing war continue to dominate...Read More Read More

BAGE – forecast for Arg 21/22 corn crop cut to 49 million tonnes down from...Read More Read More

Ukraine – spring planting area could be more than halved to circa 7m hectares due...Read More Read More

Brazil – analyst agrural puts soybean harvest at circa 69% complete, Brazil’s 2021/22 soybean output...Read More Read More

Argentina – increased their annual wheat export quota for 20/23 by 8mt to a total...Read More Read More

Price volatility remains closely linked to the ongoing war in Ukraine, rumours of peace deals...Read More Read More

Area estimates for Ukraine spring planting area –  could fall by circa 39% to circa...Read More Read More

Argentina has halted registration of exports of 21/22 crop – (not yet harvested), this move...Read More Read More

Market volatility continues, dominated by Russia / Ukraine, but we should also be mindful of...Read More Read More

Markets continue to surge as a result of the war between Russia and Ukraine, between...Read More Read More

Market reaction to the Russia / Ukraine situation continues to drive prices.  US CBOT wheat...Read More Read More

Conflict in Ukraine continues to dominate – with its effect on Black Sea agricultural (wheat...Read More Read More

US wheat hit 14 year highs yesterday as market concerns for Black Sea export disruption...Read More Read More

Russia / Ukraine escalation to full scale invasion has resulted in extreme market movements, lead...Read More Read More

Escalating Ukraine / Russia  stoking concerns for Black Sea exports of wheat / corn /...Read More Read More

US markets will be closed today due to Presidents’ Day holiday. Read More

US markets closed yesterday for national holiday. Obviously sentiment dominated by Ukraine / Russia with...Read More Read More

IGC – reduced their forecast for global corn production in 21/22 to 1.203bn tonnes –...Read More Read More

Markets remain focused on both Brazil / South American weather conditions (improving forecast – rain...Read More Read More

Continued concerns over La Niña impact to South American crops.  Further forecast revisions are being...Read More Read More

USDA – Put Brazil soybean production at 134mt down from previous level of 139mt seen...Read More Read More

SOAM weather story continues – underpinning US market values due to concerns over production levels...Read More Read More

SOAM weather still driving soybean meal values.  Analysts are cutting yield projections in response to...Read More Read More

Arg- BAGE reduced their forecast for 21/22 soybean harvest to 43 million tonnes down 1mt...Read More Read More

Analysts continue to downgrade forecasts for Brazil soybean production due to low rainfall levels mainly...Read More Read More

Wheat markets still very focused on the Ukraine / Russia situation. Analyst Strategie Grains increased...Read More Read More

EU – Revision of imported wheat volumes lead EU to increase its wheat stocks estimate...Read More Read More

Analyst Oil World forecasts Brazil’s soybean crop at circa 135 million tonnes down from 138.5...Read More Read More

Overall tight global supplies continue to provide the backdrop to markets at the moment, combined...Read More Read More

Argentina – nearby forecast for Rainfall continues to be good, helping stem further deterioration in...Read More Read More

Final wheat harvest figure for 21/22 Argentina confirmed at 21.8mt – an all time high...Read More Read More

US markets were closed on Monday due to a national holiday – Martin Luther King...Read More Read More

Customs data from China shows annual soybean imports for 2021 were down 3.1% year on...Read More Read More

USDA – increased US domestic soybean production for 2021 harvest – making it the largest...Read More Read More

Brazil – Conab reduced their 21/22 forecast for soybean and corn production: Soybeans seen at...Read More Read More

Brazil / Arg weather continues to support.  Dry conditions in the south bring risk of...Read More Read More

Markets watching developments in Kazakhstan – a key market for Russian wheat and originator for...Read More Read More

Dry weather conditions across Argentina / Southern Brazil, have been supportive to CBOT prices over...Read More Read More

Harvesting of soybean crop in Brazil’s largest producing state – Matto Grosso has commenced –...Read More Read More

Rumoured export restrictions for Ukraine milling wheat in first half of 2022 –  tbc January...Read More Read More

Forecasts for worsening dry weather in South America providing support to US Markets. Pre Christmas...Read More Read More

Coceral put EU soft wheat production for 2022 at 139.8 million tonnes – down from...Read More Read More

USDA Wheat – higher than anticipated global production 21/ 22  (777.89mt from previous 775.28mt)  resulted...Read More Read More

Brazil is expected to export 2.579 million tonnes of soybeans in December, up from 161,024...Read More Read More

Grain markets consolidate following recent price falls, global demand still vulnerable to expansion of Covid...Read More Read More

Global markets have continued to fall on the back of the concerns surrounding the latest...Read More Read More

Australia – ABARES forecast for wheat production raised to 34.4 million tonnes – up circa...Read More Read More

US markets very limited in volume on Friday – due to thanksgiving holiday.  Full trading...Read More Read More

US markets closed for Thanksgiving holiday. Limited liquidity in global markets without direction from US. Read More

Fresh all time highs posted for London wheat futures, but markets closed lower. US markets...Read More Read More

Planting progress for soybeans in Argentina put at 32% – with good weather forecasts for...Read More Read More

CBOT Wheat at 9 year highs, with demand for wheat juxtaposed against dwindling inventories of...Read More Read More

UK – Liffe Wheat hit a new all time high as wheat markets continue to...Read More Read More

IGC wheat production forecast for 21 /22 – Global wheat production reduced by 4 million...Read More Read More

France – wheat exports outside of the EU at their highest level for 7 years. ...Read More Read More

US corn and soybean harvest closing in on completion with progress of both now beyond...Read More Read More

Demand and continued concerns over global supply (Russian export restrictions) supportive to wheat values. Read More

Russia – changes to grain export taxation formula for Feb 22  to June 22 back...Read More Read More

Global stock inventories for corn and soybeans are building with signs that demand (lead by...Read More Read More

French Wheat Futures (Matif) for Dec ’21 pushed through to fresh all time high yesterday...Read More Read More

IGC – Increased 2021/22 world corn (maize) crop outlook by 1 million tonnes to 1.210...Read More Read More

UK wheat markets – limited liquidity, with slow pace of ex farm sales supportive to...Read More Read More

US soybean harvest 60% complete – corn harvest circa 52% complete. Read More

Oil World lead analyst forecasting a decline in global oils prices from recent multi year...Read More Read More

Argentina – plantings for 21/22 corn crop proceeding well with recent rains supporting seed establishment...Read More Read More

Wheat market sell of as traders took profits after USDA report. Australia Canola (OSR) harvest...Read More Read More

China – latest trade figures released show soybean imports for September down 30% on the...Read More Read More

EU Exports for wheat up 45% on last year season to date at 8.1 million...Read More Read More

Dry conditions in Russia are reducing the planting potential for winter wheat. Read More

USDA Quarterly Stocks Report Soybean stocks larger than market estimations leading to profit takin. Worth...Read More Read More

Advancing pace of US harvest putting pressure on CBOT prices for Corn / soybean meal....Read More Read More

UK wheat prices continue to compete on export markets adding support to domestic price levels...Read More Read More

US – Good Weather conditions forecast across the US Midwest will assist harvest progress for...Read More Read More

Forecaster Sovecon raised wheat production forecast for Russia by 200k tonnes to 75.6 million tonnes...Read More Read More

FranceAgriMer raised its projection of French soft wheat exports to other EU member states in...Read More Read More

Stats Canada latest production numbers adding bullish tone to UK OSR values production set at...Read More Read More

US corn ratings lower – at 58% good /excellent with the harvest put a circa...Read More Read More

US market pressure as export delays continue to impact domestic prices. Read More

US Crop ratings – US corn crop down 1point on last week at 59% good...Read More Read More

US markets closed due to labour day national holiday. Australia – ABARES wheat production forecast...Read More Read More

Forecaster strategy grains slightly reduced their forecast for EU OSR output to 16.93mt from previous...Read More Read More

Ukraine exports 2021/22 July-June season to date at  9.14 million tonnes of grain versus 8.04...Read More Read More

US Markets lower as damage impact from Hurricane Ida continues to be assessed – damage...Read More Read More

Stats Canada put wheat production at 22.9mt.  This was below USDA outlook at 24mt and will...Read More Read More

Latest forecast from International Grains Council (IGC) – reduced 21/22 global wheat crop by 6mt...Read More Read More

EU Commission increased forecast wheat production in its 27 member countries in 2021/22 to 127.7...Read More Read More

Continuing hot, dry conditions across the US adding support to corn / soybean markets.   Soybean...Read More Read More

Continuing low water on Argentina Parana River which serves the port of Rosario – is...Read More Read More

France – FranceAgrimer Condition Reports Maize reported 89% good / excellent unchanged on last week...Read More Read More

US weather conditions supportive of CBOT corn / soybeans as heat and dry conditions focus...Read More Read More

Russia – downgrade to wheat crop by 2.3mt to 82.3 million tonnes after lower than...Read More Read More

USDA – crop ratings 65% US corn rated good / excellent up one point from...Read More Read More

UK –  AHDB final planting figures for coming harvest put at 1.74 million hectares of...Read More Read More

Germany  forecast for harvest 21 put at 22.82mt of winter wheat – up 5%yoy. OSR...Read More Read More

Ukraine – Ag ministry increased grains production forecast to a record 75.8 million tonnes up...Read More Read More

French wheat crop ratings unchanged on last week with 79% of soft wheat rated good...Read More Read More

USDA – Acreage report seen as bullish for US markets with lower than expected plantings...Read More Read More

Russian agriculture consultancy IKAR raised its 2021 forecast for wheat production to 83.6 million tonnes...Read More Read More

Strategie grains increased their forecast for EU OSR harvest to 17mt up from 16.82m previously,...Read More Read More

US – decision by the US supreme court made it much easier for small oil...Read More Read More

IGC increased 21/22 forecast for global corn (maize) crop to 1.201 billion tonnes up 7mt...Read More Read More

US markets down – combination of weaker Veg oils complex due to mooted changes to...Read More Read More

EU – German wheat crop forecast to increase by 3.8% year on year to 22.98...Read More Read More

USDA – crop condition reports – corn 68% good / excellent down 4 points on...Read More Read More

Biden administration reported to be considering changes to US Biofuel blending mandates – adding bearish...Read More Read More

USDA End stocks for US 20/21 corn put at an 8 year low of 1.107bn...Read More Read More

France – domestic season end stocks for wheat forecast at 2.7 million tonnes up slightly...Read More Read More

France – first production forecast for 21: Winter rapeseed production was forecast to fall 9.2%...Read More Read More

US Crop Condition – corn put at 72% good / excellent down  4 points on...Read More Read More

Dry conditions in the US supporting markets  with further hot and dry conditions across the...Read More Read More

Dollar strengthens against major currencies as Federal Reserve signal post pandemic stimulus in 2023. Weather...Read More Read More

Argentina – BAGE reported that higher than expected yields are being seen in the late...Read More Read More

US weather back to center stage as markets firm; US Midwest remains critically dry for...Read More Read More

US plantings – 95% corn planted, with soybeans seen at 84% complete, planting progress seen...Read More Read More

Warmer temperatures across the UK over the weekend very welcome to aid the crop development....Read More Read More

IGC increased their forecast for global grains production for 21/22 to a record 2.292 billion...Read More Read More

Good crop weather conditions seen across the US which is adding pressure to markets, but...Read More Read More

EU Crop Monitor MARS increase yield forecast for EU cropping –  soft wheat yield put...Read More Read More

EU crop estimate – Coceral increased EU27 soft wheat production forecast to 130.9 million tonnes...Read More Read More

USDA – corn planting progress put at 80% complete up from 67% last week, soybeans...Read More Read More

US – Mississippi River reopened to barge traffic  – this is one of the key...Read More Read More

US markets seeing post USDA profit taking, although the closure of the Mississippi River due...Read More Read More

USDA  US corn ending stocks slightly above market estimates, helping temper prices – whilst soybean...Read More Read More

US soybean prices through fresh 9 year highs – as concerns over global supplies push...Read More Read More

US corn planting reported at 67% complete – soybeans at 42% complete both well ahead...Read More Read More

France – crop rating for wheat reported at 79% good / excellent, dropping for the...Read More Read More

Brazil – cereals trade association Anec forecast corn exports at 32 million tonnes – 1.2...Read More Read More

USDA – Planting Progress for US Corn 46% complete – up from 17% last week...Read More Read More

IGC Forecast Global maize production forecast for 21/22 reduced by 1mt to 1.192 bn tonnes...Read More Read More

Market focus remains on global stocks and weather for crop production, time still remains for...Read More Read More

Mars – EU Crop Monitoring Service – reduced their soft wheat yield forecast to 5.86t...Read More Read More

Concerns over grains supply in the midst of strong demand continue to support ag commodities....Read More Read More

Markets continue to be well supported by northern hemisphere weather conditions. Read More

Cold US weather causing market concern due to anticipated slow crop germination resulting in firmer...Read More Read More

Analyst Strategie grains reduced their EU OSR crop forecast from last months 17.05 million tonnes...Read More Read More

Analyst Strategie grains reduced their EU OSR crop forecast from last months 17.05 million tonnes...Read More Read More

USDA Acreage report delivered bullish findings with forecasts for US corn and soybean plantings well...Read More Read More

International Grains Council Forecast Increased global grain production to record 2.287 billion tonnes for 21/22...Read More Read More

Russia – forecaster IKAR increased their wheat estimate for Russia 2021 to 79.8 million tonnes...Read More Read More

Vegoil markets continue to draw strength from the US Biden administration mover towards a greener...Read More Read More

Planting pace of Brazil Safrihna corn crop reported down year on year,  planting is circa...Read More Read More

Argentina – port workers in the hub port of Rosario planning a 24 hour strike, ...Read More Read More

Improved weather outlook as rains fall in Argentina leading to fewer supply concerns helping to...Read More Read More

US markets supported by further sales of corn (maize) to China. USDA reporting further 1.156...Read More Read More

EU grain trade association Coceral cut their forecast for soft wheat production in EU/UK to...Read More Read More

FranceAgrimer increased their forecast for soft wheat end-stocks 20/21 by 100k tonnes to 2.7 million...Read More Read More

Strategie Grains lowered their forecast for EU and UK rapeseed ending stocks this season by...Read More Read More

South American weather conditions, harvesting delays continue to be supportive to soybean values on CBOT. Read More

Ukraine – comments made by a senior government source indicate that 2021 grains harvest could...Read More Read More

Continuing wet weather across Brazil is curtailing harvest progress and providing support to CBOT soybean...Read More Read More

Russia – Consultants, Sovecon, have increased their forecast for wheat exports 20/21 season by 1.2...Read More Read More

Strong demand continues to be supportive to US soybean markets, with exports from Brazil current...Read More Read More

France cereals – soft wheat reported to be 87% good / excellent condition with limited...Read More Read More

Further wet conditions in Brazil continue to support the narrative of delays in soybean harvest,...Read More Read More

Slow pace of soybean harvest in Brazil starting to cause concern.   Progress so far reported...Read More Read More

USDA forecast US planting area for 2021 on corn and soybeans put at a record...Read More Read More

USDA – Anticipated drawdown in corns stocks in US, due to current high vols of...Read More Read More

Russian govt has confirmed implementation of a formula based grain export tax from June 1st,...Read More Read More

Further rain forecast in Brazil during Feb likely to continue to slow the pace of...Read More Read More

Comments by Brazil Ag minister put soybean crop estimate at 133m tonnes and 103m tonnes...Read More Read More

Argentina logistics on the radar as a truck drivers strike which started in Buenos Aires...Read More Read More

Brazil – Soybean harvest progress reported at less than 2% complete – slowest pace in...Read More Read More

Import forecast for EU oilseed rape during current 20/21 increased by 800k tonnes to 6.7...Read More Read More

Slow commencement to Brazil soybean harvests with wet weather hampering progress – less than 1%...Read More Read More

Russia has now formally confirmed the wheat export taxation increase as expected at 50 Eur/tonne...Read More Read More

Funds continue sell off of corn / soybeans on profit taking and improved forecasts. Sovecon...Read More Read More

Rainfall in South America continues to help ease market pressure on CBOT beans / corn. Read More

Rainfall in South America (Brazil) helping ease soybean markets as its supportive to yield levels....Read More Read More

Ukraine proposing a “sectoral agreement” to export a maximum of 22 million tonnes of corn...Read More Read More

Russian export tax increase to 50 Euros per tonne for grains supportive to markets. Read More

International Grains Council (IGC) have reduced their global grain production forecast for 20/21 production by...Read More Read More

Argentina govt have now removed 30k tonnes daily export cap for corn following opposition and...Read More Read More

Firm market response to perceived bullish USDA report with US stocks for corn, soybeans and...Read More Read More

Russia reported to be considering an increase in the grain export tax ($30) due to...Read More Read More

Argentina – lift their recently imposed corn export ban after pressure from domestic producers and...Read More Read More

US corn / soybeans continue to be of interest for fund buyers due to ongoing...Read More Read More

Further strikes in Arg as farmers protest about the suspension of corn exports.  Grain export...Read More Read More

Soybean harvest commenced in Brazil’s largest producing state of Mato Grosso, with expectations for lower...Read More Read More

  • Typically markets have limited liquidity between Christmas and New Year therefore may be...Read More Read More

£ Firmer on EU trade deal news – little reaction in Ag markets so far...Read More Read More

Arg dispute continues, but markets seeing some profit taking prior to Christmas break which is...Read More Read More

Arg grain inspector / oilseed workers strike enters its second week with exports now very...Read More Read More