Dry conditions in Turkey are threatening the country’s durum crop.
Dryness causes worry for major durum exporter
Turkey, which has emerged as a major durum producer, has experienced one of its driest periods in the last 34 years
Sean Pratt
Stories by Sean Pratt
U.S. diversification efforts focus on value-added
Producers look at initiatives such as quality and sustainability assurances rather than just competing in commodity markets
Crop organizations in the United States are taking a different approach to trade diversification.
Proposed Chinese ship tax alarms industry
A U.S. trade investigation is proposing assessing fees on Chinese-built vessels entering U.S. ports, the proposal would force U.S. shippers to consider alternative routes for their commodities if it is implemented.
Dryness continues to threaten U.S. winter wheat
Dry conditions for parts of the Great Plains where winter wheat is grown has now been forecast for three straight seasons
The growing season weather forecast does not bode well for the U.S. hard red winter wheat crop.
Prices face pressure as larger U.S. crops expected this year
The USDA is forecasting 94 million acres of corn, up from 90.6 million last year, while ending stocks are also expected to rise
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s initial grain and oilseed outlook for the 2025-26 season is rather bearish.
Spring wheat plans remain unclear
North Dakota farm group expects durum to take acres from spring wheat, while Canadian intentions are difficult to read
The spring wheat planting intentions of North America’s farmers appear a little murky.
G3 co-owner increases stake in global grain trade
Market analyst thinks Saudi firm’s takeover of world’s fifth largest grain company will see Bunge’s exit from G3 Canada ownership
The majority owner of G3 Canada has just become the majority owner of a much bigger grain company.
Seed oil attacks gain new momentum
New U.S. health secretary is a longtime opponent
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who was recently confirmed as head of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has long railed against seed oil, which is made from crushing oilseeds such as canola or soybeans.
Indian pulse market hinges on import duty policy
The potential loss of the Indian market to resumed import duties could lead to lower pea prices in March or April
India imported a massive volume of pulses in 2024 but will likely purchase far less this year, says an analyst.
Palm oil prices continue to rise as demand remains strong
Soaring palm oil prices are expected to be supportive for canola values because of its dominant role in the veg oil complex
Tight supplies of palm oil have supported prices, making it less competitive with its main rival, soybean oil, according to the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC).
