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Experts at the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange have increased the forecast for sunflower production in Argentina in the 2025/26 MY by another 200 thousand tons to 6.4 million tons due to an upward adjustment in the estimated sowing area. Currently, sunflower has been harvested in 61.1% of the country's area.   Soybean and corn production forecasts for the 2025/26 MY remain unchanged at 48.5 and 57 million tons, respectively.   According to Oil World's forecast, in the...

The White House on Friday announced a series of measures aimed at supporting the agricultural sector amid the problems caused by the war with Iran. The authorities promise to raise ethanol prices, increase the mandatory share of biofuels (in particular ethanol) in other types of fuel for 2026 and 2027, provide loan guarantees and relax pollution monitoring requirements.   The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has led to higher prices not only for fuel but also for fertilizers, which...

The weighted average purchase price of grains and oilseeds in Ukraine on CPT terminals, EXW elevators, CPT processors, FCA, CPT dollar, FOB, DAF, CIF Purchase prices in Ukraine  CPT terminal, UAH EXW elevators, UAH CPT processor, UAH FCA, UAH FCA, $ CPT terminal, $ DAF, $ CIF, $ Wheat mill offals6000 ↓ 250Mustard seeds35000Peas1150011117Coriander32000Corn10414 ↓ 4089218600 ↓ 293212213Soybean hulls granulated150Soybean meal19000350Sunflower oil cake195Sunflower...

The US-Israeli war against Iran has been going on for 30 days, and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz remains Iran's main lever of influence on the US and the global economy, as it worsens traders' sentiment and reduces hopes for a quick end to the conflict.   May Brent crude futures rose another 4.2% to $112.8/barrel on Friday (+0.7 for the week, +60% since the start of the war) amid uncertainty over the unblocking of oil and gas exports from the Persian Gulf. The US stock...

Farmers are waiting for additional rainfall before they start planting spring crops, especially in the United States, which has recently experienced dry weather with high temperatures.   Several fronts moved through the Midwest and Plains last week, bringing temperatures back to normal. Several more severe thunderstorms and showers are expected this week. They will increase soil moisture and ease drought conditions, and in some areas, farmers will begin spring...

The sharp increase in oil prices caused by the war with Iran will negatively affect not only the energy market, but also other markets, in particular the agricultural market, warn Atlantic Council experts.   Up to 35% of the world's crude oil, 20% of liquefied natural gas and up to 30% of fertilizers passed through the Strait of Hormuz every day. Its closure was a shock to the whole world and has already led to a sharp increase in the prices of oil, gas, fertilizers and increased...

The weighted average purchase price of grains and oilseeds in Ukraine on CPT terminals, EXW elevators, CPT processors, FCA, CPT dollar, FOB, DAF, CIF Purchase prices in Ukraine  CPT terminal, UAH EXW elevators, UAH CPT processor, UAH FCA, UAH FCA, $ CPT terminal, $ DAF, $ CIF, $ Wheat mill offals6000 ↓ 250Mustard seeds35000Peas1150011117Coriander32000Corn10454 ↑ 589218600 ↓ 270212 ↓ 2213 ↓ 1260Soybean hulls granulated150Soybean meal19000350Sunflower oil...

In Ukraine, there remains strong demand for soybeans from processors switching to the production of soybean meal for livestock, while export prices for soybeans at ports and on the western border have stopped growing and even slightly decreased after reaching peak levels due to increased competition with South American soybeans.   The rise in sunflower prices also supports soybean prices, as domestic demand for meal remains stable.   Last week, processors increased...