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Sowing wheat in the US is behind schedule In this review we suggest to consider the WHEAT / RUB Personal Composite Instrument(PCI). It reflects the price dynamics of wheat versus Russian ruble. Is the growth of WHEAT/RUB quotations possible? It rises when wheat becomes more expensive on the...

Weather deterioration in the US may reduce cereal yields There is severe flooding in the Midwestern United States, which can damage cereal crops. Will oat prices rise? Because of the severe flooding on the Missouri River, crops in Montana, North Dakota and Nebraska may be damaged. However, it...

Expectations of good crop bearish for coffee Ample world coffee supply expectations weigh on coffee market. Will the coffee prices continue declining? Coffee prices are under pressure as favorable weather conditions in main producers countries indicate building of ample global supply. Brazil...

Winter wheat crop has deteriorated in the US In this review, we suggest considering the personal composite instrument (PCI) “Wheat vs. the Canadian dollar”. It increases when wheat prices rise on the world market and when the Canadian currency weakens. Is there a possibility for WHEAT/CAD...

African swine fever has spread from China to Vietnam In the countries of Southeast Asia, an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) is observed. Will LHOG prices rise? Vietnamese authorities will take decisive measures to control ASF. From February 1 to March 3, the ASF was detected in 7...

The abolition of duties on US soybeans will be discussed at the meeting of the heads of the United States and China China may abolish duties on US soybeans. Will soybean meal prices rise? The abolition of duties will be discussed at the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese...

Market participants hope that China will increase US cotton imports along with soybeans Market participants hope that China will increase US cotton imports along with soybeans. Will Cotton prices rise? US Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue said that China agreed to buy an additional 10...

There are risks of reduction in global sugar production Because of weather conditions, sugar production may decline in the EU, Brazil, India and Thailand. Will Sugar pricesrise? The Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association (UNICA) reported a decrease in sugarcane harvest in the 2018/19...

Farmers hope for the cancellation of duties US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said that he was pleased with the progress of the US-China trade negotiations. Will LHOG prices rise? In April and July 2018, China sharply raised its duties on American pork in response to the increase in duties...

Wheat reserves fell in Canada The national statistical agency Statistics Canada reported a reduction in Canadian wheat reserves. Will Wheat prices rise? In December 2018, total wheat reserves in Canada amounted to 23.2 million tons. This is by 0.2% less than the level of December 2017 and by...

China can reduce beef consumption All India Meat & Livestock Exporters Association expects a decrease in global demand for Indian beef. Will LCATTLE prices fall? According to the forecast of this association, beef exports from India in the 2018/19 agricultural season may be reduced by 15% to...

A reduction in orange yield is expected in Brazil The Cepea agency expects a 30% reduction in shipment volumes of oranges from Brazil in the 2018/19 agricultural season. Will orange prices rise? It should be noted that since mid-July 2018, frozen orange juice prices have fallen by about a...

China may increase US corn purchases The cost of cereal crops slightly increased at the end of the regular round of US-China trade negotiations. Will corn prices rise? It is supposed that China will increase imports of US goods, including soybeans and corn. However, the parties have not...

Drought can reduce crop yields There is a drought in West Africa. Will Cocoa prices rise? From November to February, a dry season has been observed in Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, Togo and Cameroon. These five African countries account for three quarters of the world's cocoa production. This...

Demand for US wheat has increased The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) noted an increase in demand for US wheat. Will Wheat prices rise? In its weekly report, the USDA wrote that US wheat exports amounted to 754 thousand tons, which has been the maximum weekly volume since August of the...

Lower pig supply bullish for LHOG Spread of African swine fever in China negatively affects supply of pigs in the world’s largest pork consumption market. Will the LHOG continue gaining? Still new cases of African swine fever (ASF) outbreak are being reported in China after the first case in...

Demand for biofuels may increase in Brazil A major ethanol producer in Brazil forecasts an increase in the proportion of sugarcane intended for biofuel production. Will sugar prices rise? The COFCO believes that world sugar prices will depend on the cost of fuel in Brazil. According to its...

Global rice shortage is expected The British company Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has published another review of the global rice market. Will Rice price continue to rise? According to forecasts of the EIU, the global rice consumption in the 2018/19 agricultural season will increase by...