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🌍 Global Tensions Rise as US Approves Long-Range Weapons for Ukraine 🚨

In a significant escalation, Moscow has issued a warning after President Joe Biden's approval of Ukraine’s use of US-supplied long-range missiles. The decision comes amid heightened global tensions, as North Korea joins Russia in supporting its stance against Ukraine. 🇷🇺🛑

As Russia intensifies its assault on Ukrainian residential areas 🏚️, Putin reiterates Russia's readiness to use nuclear weapons if necessary ☢️. Experts suggest the timing of this shift may be too late to alter the course of the ongoing war. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces have made their first strike into Russian territory using Western-made missiles. ✈️💥

🌱 Brazil's Soybean Planting Surge 🌾
Brazilian farmers are rapidly advancing their soybean planting, with 80% of the expected area already seeded as of last Thursday 📊. Although concerns about reduced rainfall in certain regions persist 🌧️, the crop remains on track. Additionally, Brazil has made significant progress on its first corn crop 🌽, with 86% planted compared to 72% last week.

🌾 Improved US Wheat Conditions 🌾
Rainfall has brought a much-needed boost to winter wheat conditions in the High Plains 🌧️. Crop ratings for wheat have risen to 49% good to excellent, marking the best conditions since 2019 📈. Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas have seen significant week-over-week improvements 🌾.

🌱 Corteva’s Hybrid Wheat Seed Could Revolutionize Yields 🚜
Corteva announces a game-changing hybrid wheat seed that could boost yields by up to 20% in dry conditions 🌾🌞. This new non-GMO seed technology will initially be rolled out in North America by 2027 and aims to improve wheat production without additional land or resources 🌍.

📉 US Soybean & Wheat Shipments Update 🚢
US soybean exports declined last week 📉, with a -8.4% decrease in shipments compared to the previous week. However, corn exports were on the rise, with shipments up +37% from last year 📊. Wheat shipments were down significantly, falling by -48% compared to last year 🚜. Flash sales were reported with soybean oil, soybeans, and soybean meal sold to international buyers 🛳️.