CHICAGO, Aug 16 (Reuters) -Snapshot of the global export markets for grains, oilseeds and edible oils as reported by government and private sources as of the end of business on Friday:

RUSSIAN TO EXTEND EXPORT DUTIES: A Russian government commission has approved the extension of current export duties on sunflowers and soybeans through August 2026, Interfax news agency reported on Thursday, citing the Russian economy ministry.

FRENCH GRAIN HARVEST UPDATE: French farmers have almost finished harvesting this year's soft wheat crop, expected to be the smallest since the 1980s, while maize crop conditions declined for a third week as hot weather continued, data from farm office FranceAgriMer showed on Friday.

PENDING TENDERS:

WHEAT TENDER: Jordan's state grain buyer has issued an international tender to buy up to 120,000 metric tons of milling wheat that can be sourced from optional origins, European traders said. The deadline for submission of price offers in the tender is Aug. 20.

BARLEY TENDER: Jordan's state grains buyer has issued an international tender to purchase up to 120,000 metric tons of animal feed barley, European traders said. The deadline for submission of price offers in the tender is Aug. 21.

Reporting by Karl Plume in Chicago

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