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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.

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…

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…

Ukrainian Farm Delegation Visits MN

Published June 6, 2022

A group of Ukrainian farmers, including Igor Novytskyi, traveled across Minnesota and Iowa last week meeting with Land O’Lakes, Corteva Agriscience, USDA and others. Five to six meetings each day covered the many different needs for Ukranian farmers in the…

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…

Articles tagged under: Ukraine

‘Saved’ by Russian Fertilizer

Russia Bombs Ukrainian Grain Storage

Efforts Underway to End Blockade

Ukrainian Farm Delegation Visits MN

Trying to Get a Handle on Ukrainian Ag Production

A Global Famine Warning

Grain Shipments May Resume from Black Sea Region

Polish Ports at Capacity

Using Food as a Weapon

Time Needed to Expand U.S. Grain Supplies

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