As of 31 March 2014, Ukraine has exported 27.351 MMT of grain from the beginning of the market year, and preliminary forecasts indicate the country's grain exports total may reach 33 MMT. Russian Grain Markets Planting update Russian farmers planted spring grain crops on 913,900 hectares (2.9 percent of the target) as of 31 March 2014. Market Trends: 24-28 March 2014 During the week in review, grain market prices continued to rise, although the RUB devaluation has ended. Wheat prices increased at a slower rate than the previous week, while corn price growth did not abate. GEOGRAPHICALLY: 3rd grade soft milling wheat prices continued to climb, but at a slower rate, in the South (+$2.80/MT), Black Soil (+$3.20/MT), Volga Valley, Centra...
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