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Geopolitical Events Continue to Effect the Marketplace

Published March 19, 2022

The suspension of agricultural exports from Ukraine and parts of Russia means other countries are looking to fill their needs elsewhere. StoneX Group Chief Commodities Economist Arlan Suderman thinks it will be tricky for countries to do business with Russia.…

House Ag Committee Wants to Help Russia-Ukraine Ag

Published March 19, 2022

The Russia-Ukraine war is getting attention in the House Agriculture Committee. In Tuesday’s farm bill hearing, Georgia Representative Austin Scott asked if the committee could hold a hearing looking at the potential reduction in global food supply and geopolitical stability…

Crop Production in a War Zone

Published March 12, 2022

Ukraine's state-run railroad is trying to fill the void from the closure of Black Sea ports. Ukrainian railways may deliver grain to border areas where it could go to ports. "I don't know how excited I'd be to be a…

U.S. Bans Russian Oil Imports

Published March 8, 2022

In retaliation of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, President Biden has put a ban on Russian oil imports. The ban could happen as early as Tuesday, March 8th. "We're banning all imports of Russian oil and gas. That means Russian oil…

Speculation Surrounds the Commodity Market

Published March 8, 2022

Grain market fundamentals have been pushed aside by speculative trading in light of the Russia, Ukraine war. StoneX market analyst John Payne says that makes this market very unpredictable. "The first week I think froze everyone in the market. We…

Loss of Black Sea Trade Impacts the Rest of the World

Published March 7, 2022

Ports in the Black Sea Region are shut down and are expected to stay that way for at least the next two to three months. U.S. Wheat Associates President Vince Peterson says it’s hard to judge the full extent of…

Russia-Ukraine Conflict Could Affect Feedstuffs

Published March 6, 2022

The Russia, Ukraine conflict will likely affect the futures grain markets for livestock feed. AgriLife Extension Service Grain Marketing Economist Mark Welch says the conflict in Russia and Ukraine has far-reaching implications for world grain. "That is a very important…

World’s Largest Container Lines Suspend Shipping

Published March 2, 2022

The world’s three biggest container lines are temporarily suspending cargo shipments to and from Russia. The suspension covering all Russian ports does not include foodstuffs, medical and humanitarian supplies.

Veg Oil Market Influenced by Conflict

Published February 28, 2022

National Sunflower Association Executive Director John Sandbakken says sunflower prices will be impacted by the Russia-Ukraine war. "That region is the largest producers in the world and when you look at (sunflower) oil exports, I've seen numbers anywhere from 60-to-80…

Russia-Ukraine Situation Creates Domino Effect in the Markets

Published February 25, 2022

NDSU Extension Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson is surprised how quickly things are progressing between Russia and Ukraine, especially when it comes to market shifts and logistics. "Since the invasion, it's been a real domino effect and the grain and…

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Geopolitical Events Continue to Effect the Marketplace

House Ag Committee Wants to Help Russia-Ukraine Ag

Crop Production in a War Zone

U.S. Bans Russian Oil Imports

Speculation Surrounds the Commodity Market

Loss of Black Sea Trade Impacts the Rest of the World

Russia-Ukraine Conflict Could Affect Feedstuffs

World’s Largest Container Lines Suspend Shipping

Veg Oil Market Influenced by Conflict

Russia-Ukraine Situation Creates Domino Effect in the Markets

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