Before Ukraine and Russia came long-awaited rain, but with the cold weather and snow

Traders are closely watching weather conditions in major producing countries of grains, since the precipitation deficit in some regions may significantly reduce future crop,especially in the case of Ukraine, Russia and countries in the East of the EU.

This week in Ukraine and Russia held a slight precipitation of 5-20 mm, sometimes with snow, the temperature dropped sharply, and in the West and North of Ukraine frosts reached -3 degrees.

Next week in the black sea region expect a weak and moderate precipitation, especially in the Central part of Russia, which will reduce the pressure of dry weather on winter wheat and spring crops, as well as increase the soil moisture reserves before sowing of sunflower, soybean and corn.

In the Midwest U.S. this week, the temperature dropped, stormy weather can bring precipitation in the form of rain and snow, and after that within 10 days it will prevail dry and warm weather, which will contribute to sowing.

On the Southern plains of the United States weather will remain dry, but temperatures will be much below normal with a slight frost that can adversely affect the winter wheat crop in Kansas and Nebraska.

In the Northern plains this week will reign frosty weather, which will not allow you to start seeding.

Brazil finish harvesting soybeans and actively sown with maize second harvest safrinha. Last week there were favorable precipitation in the Central and Northern regions will continue for days. The lack of rainfall in the southern regions may reduce the crop forecasts.

In Central Argentina during the week will be a little rain, which slightly improves the hydration of the soil after climatizacao period of drought.

once passed, the threat of losses from frost in Europe was favorable for the development of winter wheat and canola conditions. Powerful rains which will be held this week, will contribute to the cultivation of winter and spring cereals.

In Australia next week in the wheat fields will be a little rain, which temporarily delay sowing of wheat. Due to precipitation the last two months, the moisture of the soil for wheat is improving.