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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Ag Business Feels the Impact of Russian-Ukraine War

Published March 21, 2025

After three years of war, Russian and Ukrainian leaders have agreed in principle to a ceasefire. However, drone attacks have continued. The Trump Administration will be part of the scheduled peace talks. Amity Technology President and CEO Howard Dahl has…
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Ukrainian Ports Under Attack

Published October 14, 2024

In the past week, Russia attacked Ukrainian grain shipments and port infrastructure five times.  The Ukrainian foreign minister said global food security is at risk due to these civilian attacks. Grain exports on the Black Sea were approaching levels seen…
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EU Imposing Tariff on Ukrainian Ag Product

Published June 20, 2024

After months of protests by European farmers, EU lawmakers are beginning to reintroduce tariffs on a Ukrainian farm commodity. Oats will be the first product no longer exempted from the export tax. Sugar is also close to tariff rate quota…
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The Effects of War

Published June 12, 2024

NDSU Distinguished Professor Dr. Bill Wilson spoke about the international landscape during the Midwest Agriculture Summit Tuesday. Ukraine has been known as the breadbasket of the world, but Wilson said the war with Russia has impacted that reputation. "Their shipping…
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