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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…

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…

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.

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Ag Shipments Stuck in Black Sea Ports

Uncertain Market Surrounding Grains and Livestock Feed

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

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