Market Reports

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

Wheat markets firmer due to the Russian export restrictions due for implementation in Feb ’21....Read More Read More

Argentina – Oilseed workers currently on strike due to wage dispute with employers – this...Read More Read More

Confirmation of Russian tax/export curbs with a 25 Euro pt export tax to be applied...Read More Read More

Russian proposal for $30 export tax on wheat (Feb21 to June21) in order to slow...Read More Read More

UK physical market remain quite slow with limited participation and fresh origination from farms. Read More

Strategie Grains forecast UK / EU OSR production to be 18.2 million tonnes 21 /22...Read More Read More

Brazil soybeans – further rain forecast, which helps keep some pressure on markets, following the...Read More Read More

Results of the latest tender for wheat by Egypt saw purchases made from Black Sea...Read More Read More

ABARES forecast for Australian wheat production put at 31.17 million tonnes (20/21).  This was increased...Read More Read More

UK Planting Survey Data (Andersons / AICC) • UK wheat plantings estimated at 1.815 million...Read More Read More

• US markets closed for Thanksgiving holiday. • IGC reduced their global corn crop forecast...Read More Read More

Ukraine government sources putting 2020 harvest total at circa 65 million tonnes (of which wheat...Read More Read More

Consultancy SovEcon increased their forecast for 20/21 wheat exports by 1 million tonnes to 40.8...Read More Read More

US reporting 43% of planted wheat crop in good / excellent condition as crops establish...Read More Read More

Main market drivers continue to be Chinese demand lead purchasing of US soybeans / corn,...Read More Read More

Planting program for French soft wheat estimated at 95% complete up from 88% last week....Read More Read More

Arg / Brazil – Some rainfall seen helping to ease weather stress to crops. Chinese...Read More Read More

Chinese demand continues to support markets (purchased just under 750k tonnes of US soybeans over...Read More Read More

Argentina wheat harvest forecast at 16.7 million tonnes – slightly below previous estimates of 17mt...Read More Read More

Russia proposed export quota for grain put at 15 million tonnes for the period 15th...Read More Read More

USDA – lowered US end stocks of soybeans to a 7 year low, pushing prices...Read More Read More

China – October Soybean Imports reported at 8.69 million tonnes – up 41% year on...Read More Read More

France – reporting wheat planting at 76% complete up from 66% last week. Dry weather...Read More Read More

US corn harvest put at 82% complete and soybeans reported at 87% harvested. Winter wheat...Read More Read More

Argentina comments by the foreign ministry indicate Chinese interest in increase purchases over the coming...Read More Read More

BAGE made further reductions in Argentina wheat forecast – latest figures put the wheat for...Read More Read More

Ukraine planting reported complete on 76% of the forecasted areas (6.2 million ha) 4.6million ha...Read More Read More

AHDB – estimate for UK wheat plantings seen at 1.8 million hectares (1.415m last year). ...Read More Read More

US Harvest Progress US corn 41% complete US soybeans 61% complete Winter wheat 68% planted Read More

FranceAgrimer reduced their forecast for 2020 Maize harvest from 14.1 mt to 13.5 million tonnes...Read More Read More

Russia increased its exportable surplus of wheat to 50 million tonnes for the year July...Read More Read More

US Harvest Progression • Soybeans reported 38% complete – slightly ahead of expectations and will...Read More Read More

Brazil soybeans – very slow pace of planting in the largest production state of Mato...Read More Read More

Strategie Grains – EU & UK OSR production put at 17.09 million tonnes – up...Read More Read More

FranceAgrimer – Maize crop rating put at 61% good / excellent down 1 point on...Read More Read More

Chinese purchases of US soybeans continue to add support to US markets – with a...Read More Read More

Sentiment regarding Chinese corn imports firming as analysts predict 20/21 crop year will see China...Read More Read More

French wheat crops reported 56% good / excellent unchanged week on week.  Soil moisture conditions...Read More Read More

Australian wheat production estimate increased by 5 million tonnes for year ending June 21,  ABARES...Read More Read More

US Crops – 75% US corn reported good / excellent up 1 point on last...Read More Read More

Rumoured China purchases of US beans continue to support CBOT prices which are close to...Read More Read More

UK crops benefiting from a good soak with widespread rainfall. French wheat crop condition unchaned...Read More Read More

Ukraine – ProAgro crop consultant increased their forecast for wheat harvest to 26.65 million tonneus...Read More Read More

Markets confusion – Chinese rehetoric on ceasing US purchases of corn / soybeans not matching...Read More Read More

Crop forecaster Strategie Grains revised their forecast for EU OSR production down to 16.68 million...Read More Read More

IGC raised their global wheat production forecast for 20/21 by 12 million tonnes to 2.23bn...Read More Read More

UK concerns over crop stress on wheat as dry conditions predominate, pushing the new crop...Read More Read More

USDA – US corn planting progress reported at 88% complete, soybeans at 65% complete – ...Read More Read More

Markets closed bank holiday Monday UK  / Memorial day in the US. Ukraine has now...Read More Read More

Russia’s IKAR agriculture consultance cut its forecast for Russia’s 2020 wheat crop to 76.2 million...Read More Read More

Amendments to Russian crop forecasts adding value to wheat markets – Russia have forecasted 120mt...Read More Read More

China / Australia trade spat escalates with China hitting Aussie barley exports with an 80.5%...Read More Read More

US market direction still awaiting fresh moves by China which is expected to begin purchasing...Read More Read More

Germany – reduced winter wheat plantings by 7% year on year to 2.84 million ha. ...Read More Read More

China rhetoric still indicating their commitment to US / China phase one trade deal despite...Read More Read More

USDA –  increased supply of US Grains whilst lowering demand due in part to C19...Read More Read More

US soybean planting reported 38% complete – slightly behind expected pace.  With corn planting reported...Read More Read More

EU has increased its maize import tariff to €10.4 per tonne from the previous €5.27...Read More Read More

US Planting Progress 51% of Corn reported planted, up from 27% last week.  For soybeans...Read More Read More

Escalation of trade tensions between China and US over C19 as Trump threatened a new...Read More Read More

Chinese purchases of 300k tonnes US soybeans reported by USDA,  but worth noting there is...Read More Read More

Arg harvest has been halted due to rains.  Around half the soybean crop has already...Read More Read More

US planting – corn 27% complete and soybeans 8% complete. EU crop monitoring service MARS...Read More Read More

EU has implemented import duty on US maize / rye and sorghum.  Maize prices have...Read More Read More

Rumoured Chinese interest in US markets helping support CBOT prices. Read More

China launches purchases of US soybeans as prices hit 11 month lows – press reports...Read More Read More

Harvest progression in Argentina is being assisted with dry conditions, however, low water levels in...Read More Read More

US Crude suffering extreme technical pressure putting spot prices negative for the first time in...Read More Read More

Concerns over export restrictions in Black Sea origins (Russia / Ukr)  adding support to US...Read More Read More

Argentina – soybean harvest progress reported at 37.8% complete – with an average yield of...Read More Read More

Ukraine has stated it is ready to restrict exports if sales exceed current planned limits.  ...Read More Read More

EU soybean imports 19/20 season reported at 11.27 million tonnes by 12th Apr  3% down...Read More Read More

UK farmers remain largely pre-occupied with land and spray work resulting in relatively low levels...Read More Read More

US crop progress 56% wheat rated good / excellent; Corn crop planting progress analyst estimates...Read More Read More

Falling fuel consumption adding bearish pressure to CBOT corn as demand for corn based ethanol...Read More Read More

Russia plans to release circa 80% of their grain stockpiles (around 1.5 million tonnes) into...Read More Read More

USDA annual prospective plantings report put intentions for US corn plantings at 96.99 million acres...Read More Read More

Falling global ethanol production in response to the imploding crude oil prices is putting more...Read More Read More

Strategie Grains lowered its forecast for this year’s EU rapeseed harvest to 17.59 million tonnes...Read More Read More

International Grains Council (IGC) forecast record production for 20/21 total grains seen at 2.22 billion...Read More Read More

UK domestic markets little change with farmers fully occupied with land work – and little...Read More Read More

China made purchases of US soybeans last week, albeit a modest 110k tonnes, but combined...Read More Read More

Sterling has recovered some lost ground following further interest rate cut. Commodity markets continue to...Read More Read More

Dollar strength continues to impact prices from a UK perspective. UK markets seeing a slow...Read More Read More

2 week shutdown of Malaysian Palm oil plantations owing to coronavirus restrictions in the country...Read More Read More

Market volatility continues due to virus concerns impacting global trade, currency and equities. Confusion over...Read More Read More

Chinese market for soybean meal has rallied – but mainly due to Coronavirus linked supply...Read More Read More

Global fall out across all markets continues to add pressure to Ag commodities. Read More

BCR – estimate for Argentina soybean production reduced to 51.5 million tonnes down from previous...Read More Read More

19/20 exports of wheat from EU 27 reached 21.22 million tonnes by March  – well...Read More Read More

China soybean imports for Jan / Feb 20  were up 14.2% to 13.51 million tonnes...Read More Read More

Increases in the Arg Tax regime added support to US prices on the hopes of...Read More Read More

Arg export taxes for soybean, soybean oil and soybean meal moved as expected from 30%...Read More Read More

Ukraine Grain Traders Union issued a forecast for 2020 wheat production down 500k tonnes to...Read More Read More

Strategie Grains has reduced its forecast for this year’s European Union rapeseed harvest to 17.85...Read More Read More

Coronavirus pandemic concerns continue to add pressure to Ag markets. Registration of Arg exports currently...Read More Read More

Concerns over the spread of COVID-19 Virus are adding bearish pressure to global commodity prices....Read More Read More

USDA planting intentions – USA Farmers will plant 94.0 million acres of corn during spring,...Read More Read More

Paraguay harvest of soybeans complete over 50% of the planted area- forecast production possible at...Read More Read More

Agrural increased their forecast for Brazilian HPS production for 19/20 to 125.6 million tonnes up...Read More Read More

US markets will be closed Monday 17th Feb for Presidents Day Holiday. Read More

US weekly soybean shipments to China have fallen to a new 10 month low as...Read More Read More

FranceAgrimer left their estimate for French soft wheat stocks at the end of season virtually...Read More Read More

UK wheat exports up during December 19 – total exported reached 96k tonnes for the...Read More Read More