The threat of Russia curbing wheat exports has made some importers nervous and pushed risk premiums into futures prices.

Yields last year on the King family's 3000 hectare cropping and sheep farm were about half of that of their 2018 harvest.

The grains industry, along with other sectors, has been impacted by an increase of non-tariff measures (NTMs) while tariffs have reduced through the expansion of free trade agreements (FTAs).

Equipping grain growers and advisers with the information and advice they need to protect crops from disease when fungicide resistance has developed was a key topic at the National Fungicide Resistance Workshop held recently in Melbourne, Victoria.

The new year is an ideal time for farmers and community members to assess their contribution to biosecurity and plan for the year ahead.

Grain growers planning their 2020 sowing program can now refer to a detailed compendium of information and data for all major crops and varieties produced in WA.

MarketAg has announced the expansion of its team of grower advisers in Western Australia with the appointment of Pete Rees.

Despite producing its worst ever trading loss, the year to September 30 was not all bad for CBH Group, according to its 2019 annual report released Monday.

The WASDE report proves to be mildly bullish for wheat, barley and corn, but on the whole, it was quite underwhelming.

Wheat futures rose strongly going into last week's USDA Reports.