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Wheat Buyers Watch Black Sea Disruptions

Published September 9, 2026

Disruptions involving Black Sea ports are adding uncertainty to the global wheat market. NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson said buyers are watching both the extent and duration of the disruptions. “The big concern right now is how much damage…

Shipping Turmoil in Black Sea Region

Published August 31, 2026

The Black Sea grain conflict grew more serious over the weekend. Russian strikes hit Ukraine’s Danube export route, while grain is also backing up in southern Russia because of shipping problems. Russia’s Rostov region has declared an emergency because grain…

Black Sea Shipping Turmoil

Published August 3, 2026

Russia is stepping up security for commercial shipping in the Black Sea after a series of drone attacks on vessels and port infrastructure tied to the war in Ukraine. Russian officials say they're also developing alternative cargo routes to keep…

More Transportation Headaches

Published July 15, 2026

Russia is preparing to reroute grain exports after Ukrainian attacks disrupted shipping in the Sea of Azov, a corridor that normally handles about 25 percent of the country's grain exports. Russian officials say grain shipments can be redirected through Black…

What’s Hot What’s Not in the Markets

Published July 13, 2026

The grain markets have taken over the spotlight after a bullish USDA report and renewed geopolitical concerns, according to Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson. Martinson says wheat has become the market leader as escalating conflict involving Russia, Ukraine…

Russian Wheat Export Capability Hindered

Published July 13, 2026

Ukraine says a series of drone strikes has forced Russia to suspend shipping through the Sea of Azov, disrupting a key export route for oil, grain and other commodities. Ukrainian officials say dozens of vessels have been targeted in recent…

Debate Grows Over Fertilizer Tariffs

Published April 7, 2026

A federal review of phosphate fertilizer duties is underway, with implications for input costs. The U.S. government is evaluating tariffs on imports from Morocco and Russia that have been in place since 2021. Companies like Mosaic and Simplot support keeping…

NAWG Targets Phosphate Import Restrictions

Published April 1, 2026

The National Association of Wheat Growers is calling on federal regulators to remove countervailing duties on phosphate fertilizers from Morocco and Russia, arguing the policy is increasing costs for U.S. farmers. NAWG says fertilizer makes up about 38 percent of…

Trade Policies Tighten Fertilizer Supply

Published April 1, 2026

Fertilizer is emerging as a key pressure point for agriculture, with new trade analysis showing supply risks are being driven as much by policy decisions as global market forces. A report from the Office of the United States Trade Representative…

Energy and Ag Key in U.S.-China Talks

Published March 6, 2026

Trade negotiations between the United States and China could include several major energy and agriculture issues ahead of a potential summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. U.S. officials are reportedly considering asking China to reduce purchases…

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Wheat Buyers Watch Black Sea Disruptions

Shipping Turmoil in Black Sea Region

Black Sea Shipping Turmoil

More Transportation Headaches

What’s Hot What’s Not in the Markets

Russian Wheat Export Capability Hindered

Debate Grows Over Fertilizer Tariffs

NAWG Targets Phosphate Import Restrictions

Trade Policies Tighten Fertilizer Supply

Energy and Ag Key in U.S.-China Talks

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