Articles tagged under: Ukraine
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…The Bull Pen: Farmers Must Be Able to Participate in This Volatile Market
Published March 2, 2022
Commodity markets are having a powerful reaction to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. World leaders warned about this conflict, but the markets were caught flatfooted when it happened. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi said really smart people didn’t know…Too Soon to Know Full Impact
Published March 1, 2022
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack addressed the National Farmers Union Convention through a live feed from Washington, D.C., saying the Russia-Ukraine impact on agriculture is not known. "The reality is things haven't been planted yet, so it's a little early to…Veg Oil Market Influenced by Conflict
Published February 28, 2022
National Sunflower Association Executive Director John Sandbakken says sunflower prices will be impacted by the Russia-Ukraine war. "That region is the largest producers in the world and when you look at (sunflower) oil exports, I've seen numbers anywhere from 60-to-80…Russia-Ukraine Situation Creates Domino Effect in the Markets
Published February 25, 2022
NDSU Extension Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson is surprised how quickly things are progressing between Russia and Ukraine, especially when it comes to market shifts and logistics. "Since the invasion, it's been a real domino effect and the grain and…Global Tensions Worsen Fertilizer Situation.
Published February 25, 2022
CHS Hedging fertilizer analyst Chris Short is watching the Russia/Ukraine conflict very closely. Short says it makes an already tight situation even more problematic. "On ammonia and definitely on UAN, we're in big trouble; that's best the way to put…Huge Implications for Agriculture
Published February 25, 2022
Aimport Research Executive Vice President and CEO Mark Purdy, who is a former Army colonel, says the Russian invasion of Ukraine has major implications for agriculture. "If you take Russia, Ukraine and maybe throw in the 'stans, there's a third…What Does Russia-Ukraine Dispute Mean for U.S. Wheat?
Published February 4, 2022
The uncertainty between Russia and Ukraine has local wheat growers curious about possible market impacts. Russia is the largest wheat exporter and Ukraine is the third largest in the world. NDSU Extension Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson said it’s very…