Final results of the AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds CQS show the proportion of samples hitting a high quality spec is the highest since 2003. Plus we look at the impact of the UK’s tighter feed wheat S&D situation this season on prices in dollar terms. (...)

In today’s prospects article we look at what the US election result could mean for grain markets, including US/China soyabean trade. We also put rapeseed prices in perspective vs soyabeans. (...)

Last week’s US election result means change in leadership and political priorities and so likely change in policy. (...)

Imported maize prices have reached their most competitive level relative to UK feed wheat for nearly a year. For UK prices, currency has been an important driver, but there has been much more at play for UK wheat prices. (...)

Love it or hate it, volatility should be expected to persist in currencies for the foreseeable future in response. However, while currency grabs the headlines, it’s not the only factor driving UK wheat prices this season. (...)

The UK may need to look further afield than usual for maize imports in 2016/17 after French maize output was pegged at the lowest level since 1990. Also, we look at the narrowing gap between UK bread and feed wheat prices. (...)