Articles tagged under: Ukraine
Ukrainian Crop Production Will Decline
Published March 26, 2022
StoneX Group Chief Commodities Economist Arlan Suderman says the Ukrainian people are defending themselves well, but the war is far from over. Ukraine’s can-do attitude is expected to carry over into the agriculture sector, but that doesn’t mean farmers will…Preparing for Spring Planting in a War Zone
Published March 25, 2022
Like most farmers, Nick Gordichuk is dealing with crop input shortages and tight margins this spring. However, he’s doing it in a war zone. Gordichuk farms less than 100 miles north of Kiev, where he raises winter wheat, corn and…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…Ukraine Could Lose $6 Billion in Grain Exports
Published March 22, 2022
Ukraine faces a possible grain revenue loss of six billion dollars. Russian forces continue to blockade its ports, preventing Ukraine from selling millions of tonnes of wheat and corn. The crops have already been earmarked for export by June, according…Ukraine May Export Only 200,000 Tons of Wheat
Published March 22, 2022
According to Reuters, Ukraine is expected to export 200,000 tons of wheat from March to June due to the Black Sea port blockages by the Russian invasion. The report stated 2021 through 2022. June and July wheat exports would not…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…G7 Ag Ministers Discuss Ukraine
Published March 12, 2022
Before Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack’s address at Commodity Classic on Friday, he joined the other G7 agriculture ministers virtually to discuss Ukraine. "We had a chance to hear from the Ukrainian Agriculture Minister Leshchenko. He was obviously in a bunker,…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…