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‘Saved’ by Russian Fertilizer

Published June 8, 2022

Brazil’s agriculture minister said its current crop has been ‘saved’ by Russian fertilizer. Due to the inability to secure fertilizer from Ukraine, the Brazilian government struck a deal with Russia. Brazil imports over 85 percent of its crop nutrition needs.

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Russia Bombs Ukrainian Grain Storage

Published June 6, 2022

As negotiations take place regarding the reopening of grain shipments from Ukraine, there are reports of a Russian missile destroying a large grain storage facility. This bombing was in southern Ukraine, near the Black Sea. The military action sent wheat…

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Efforts Underway to End Blockade

Published June 6, 2022

A pro-government Russian newspaper is reporting the blockade at the Port of Odessa will be lifted to allow grain exports to leave Ukraine. The Turkish military will clear mines and escort the ships in neutral waters. Russian warships will then…

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Trying to Get a Handle on Ukrainian Ag Production

Published June 6, 2022

Ever.Ag market analyst Cole Adams says grain traders are trying to predict global supplies and what happens between Russia and Ukraine. "Traders are thinking about worst case scenarios. They are positioning themselves in case the meeting goes well," says Adams.…

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Russia Fertilizer Export Quotas Set Through End of Year

Published June 6, 2022

The Russian government set export quotas for fertilizer through the end of the year. The decision to extend export quotas is designed to prevent domestic shortages of fertilizer. Russia continues to sell fertilizer to South America and Asia despite western…

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An Attempt to Normalize Shipments from Black Sea Region

Published June 1, 2022

The United Nations is trying to facilitate grain and fertilizer exports out of Russia. A senior United Nations official describes the meetings in Moscow as “constructive.” UN officials have also been in Washington, D.C. for negotiations on the same topic.…

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Using Food as a Weapon

Published May 20, 2022

Secretary of State Antony Blinken claims Russia is using food as a weapon in its war against Ukraine. In a speech before the United Nations Security Council, Blinken said Russia is also holding the food supply “hostage” by blocking exports…

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Addressing Food Security

Published April 22, 2022

The United States and other G7 and G20 countries are developing a plan to respond to the food security crisis caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. A group of agricultural ministers and financial experts, including U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen,…

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Ag Shipments Stuck in Black Sea Ports

Published April 18, 2022

Due to the Russian blockade, more than 80 shipping vessels are stuck in Ukrainian seaports. Most of those ships are carrying ag commodities. The agriculture ministry is estimating 1.25 million tons of grains and oilseeds are stuck on these ships…

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Uncertain Market Surrounding Grains and Livestock Feed

Published March 23, 2022

Feeder cattle auction prices recovered some last week as Live and Feeder futures increased from the lows following the outbreak of war in Ukraine. Oklahoma State University Livestock Marketing Specialist Derrell Peel says the market is just uncertain. "We just…

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