Russian Wheat Expected to Benefit From Mild Weather, Good Snow Cover
- Risk of winterkill damage is limited at start of winter season
- Temperatures are seen near normal in December, government says
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Favorable weather expected at the start of the Russian winter will help planted wheat, according to Commodity Weather Group.
Currently, no major cold snaps are seen in southern Russia and Ukraine, while snow cover is projected to be adequate, insulating plants against potential damage from any frosts, said David Streit, a forecaster at the group.