Articles tagged under: Ukraine
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.…A Global Famine Warning
Published June 1, 2022
Due to Russia’s blockade of Black Sea ports, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is warning there is the threat of famine on a global scale. Zelensky claims Russia took at least a half million tons of grain and is preventing Ukraine…Grain Shipments May Resume from Black Sea Region
Published May 31, 2022
The reopening of Ukrainian ports for grain exports is apparently on the table. During a meeting with his Turkish counterpart, Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the removal of mines and safe navigation for shippers. Russia would reportedly work with Turkey…Polish Ports at Capacity
Published May 25, 2022
Due to the war, Ukraine is blocked from its Black Sea ports and rerouting grain exports through Poland. However, the company that operates the dry bulk terminals in Poland says its ports are already at full capacity. OT Logistics is…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…Time Needed to Expand U.S. Grain Supplies
Published May 14, 2022
With an expected decline in Ukrainian crop production and logistical challenges moving existing grain, the countries that typically buy Ukrainian crops are looking elsewhere for their needs. "We don't have a lot of head-to-head competition, but indirectly, because of the…More Roadblocks for Ukrainian Grain Movement
Published May 14, 2022
Ukraine is trying to export grain, but Russia is making sure that can’t be done throught the ports. StoneX Group Chief Commodities Economist Arlan Suderman says grain is still being moved west via rail. "Exports are about 20 percent of…$500 Million Ag Plan Pulled from Ukrainian Relief Package
Published May 11, 2022
The House passed a $40 billion economic assistance package for Ukraine. Before passage, a provision to support U.S. farmers was eliminated from the bill. The Biden Administration proposed a $500 million plan to increase marketing loan rates and incentivize double…A Conversation with Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack
Published May 9, 2022
It’s a busy week of travel for Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Following a trip to Minnesota, there are plans to travel to Germany and Poland for a meeting with G7 countries about what’s happening with Ukraine. "We want to make…