After a few relatively wet winters, precipitation has been moderate so far this winter. However, on the first day manure is allowed to be spread, we're dealing with snow. Arable farmers rely somewhat on liquid manure for their wheat yield. The price of new-crop wheat on the Matif is currently modest. Soybean saw a rise on the CBoT last week. However, the foundation for this increase is weak when we consider the crop's development in South America.