India kharif paddy acreage was up 4.5% on year at 1.67 million hectares due to good progress of monsoon rains across major growing regions. Southwest monsoon rains have been near normal so far and according to the India Meteorological Department, the currents are likely to cover most parts of the country in the next two to three days. Typically, monsoon covers the entire country by Jul 15.
Romania hot weather may damage corn crops.
Elevated temperatures (2-4ºС above normal) were observed in the country last week. The average daytime air temperature was within 19-31ºС. Moisture supply available to corn plants (0-100-cm soil layer) is at good and fair levels almost all over corn growing regions. Local shortages are reported in the south-west and south-east. Excessively hot weather (32-35ºС) is expected in the country key growing regions this week. It may damage corn crops.
South Korea purchased 60,000 tonnes of corn sourced from South America in a tender.
Korea Corn Processing Industry Association (KOCOPIA) purchased about 60,000 tonnes of corn expected to be sourced from South America in a tender which closed on Tuesday. The corn was purchased at about $177.50 a tonne c&f including surcharge for additional port unloading. Seller was trading group Midstar. The corn was for arrival around October 15.
US North Dakota corn bushels from 2016 could affect corn prices.
North Dakota farmers have sold a lot of corn, but the amount of crop left after last year record production could wreak havoc on local prices. The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimated in March that 215 million bushels of corn were being stored on farms in the state.
EU wheat drops as French harvest makes good progress.
European wheat prices fell, pressured by good harvest results in France and as the euro rise against the dollar hampered the competitiveness of European wheat on world markets. Front month September on the Paris-based Euronext exchange was down 0.1 percent or 0.25 euro at 171.00 euros a tonne. It had surged during a heatwave in France last week, which raised concern of damage to crops.
USDA Crop Progress Report Shows Below Expectations on Wheat.
USDA showed crop conditions that were below expectations yet again. Spring wheat continued to see eroding scores hitting 40%, below expectations of 41% which was the reading last week.
India Spot wheat prices fall as traders cautious ahead of GST.
Wheat prices were down in key wholesale markets of the country due to subdued buying ahead of rollout of goods and services tax on Jul 1. In the key Delhi market, mill quality wheat sold down 20 rupees from the previous day and in Kota, the grain was sold down 10 rupees from previous close. The July contract ended down 0.4% from previous close.
ICE Canada Canola futures contracts lower due to strength in the Canadian currency.
ICE Canada Canola futures contracts lower due to strength in the Canadian currency.
CBOT soybeans close higher on bargain buying.
CBOT soybeans close higher on bargain buying.
EU soybean imports fell 4% to 13.5 MMT vs 14.1 MMT.
EU soybean imports fell 4% to 13.5 MMT vs 14.1 MMT.
Groundnut seed down in Gondal on weak export demand.
Groundnut seed down in Gondal on weak export demand.
High arrivals weigh on Jaipur mustard seed prices.
High arrivals weigh on Jaipur mustard seed prices.
Telangana farmers told to continue sowing soybean.
Telangana farmers told to continue sowing soybean.
Soybean prices tad down in Indore as arrivals rise.
Soybean prices tad down in Indore as arrivals rise.
India soybean 2017-18, sowing 0.567 mln ha up 88.18% vs 0.301 mln ha LY as on 23 June.
India soybean 2017-18, sowing 0.567 mln ha up 88.18% vs 0.301 mln ha LY as on 23 June.
India kharif oilseed 2017-18, sowing 1.124 mln ha up 55.50% vs 0.723 mln ha LY as on 23 June.
India kharif oilseed 2017-18, sowing 1.124 mln ha up 55.50% vs 0.723 mln ha LY as on 23 June.
Moong and gram rises in India due to pick up in retailer demand.
Moong and gram rises in India due to pick up in retailer demand.
Tur prices down in Akola on weak demand from mills.
Tur prices down in Akola on weak demand from mills.
India kharif Moong 2017-18, sowing 0.189 mln ha vs 0.251 mln ha LY as on 23 June.
India kharif Moong 2017-18, sowing 0.189 mln ha vs 0.251 mln ha LY as on 23 June.
India kharif Tur 2017-18, sowing 0.125 mln ha (down 70.20%) vs 0.421 mln ha LY as on 23 June.
India kharif Tur 2017-18, sowing 0.125 mln ha (down 70.20%) vs 0.421 mln ha LY as on 23 June.
