Iran and Ukraine have announced that they will be working much closer together on the development of joint efforts in the agriculture sector.
News Updates MEDITERRANEAN/MIDDLE EAST COMMENTS Iran and Ukraine have announced that they will be working much closer together on the development of joint efforts in the agriculture sector. Ukraine is hoping to continue its grain business with Iran and expand it beyond the almost 2 MMT volume per year as well as move into livestock, food supply and food production. Both countries hope to triple their agricultural business together.The Egyptian poultry industry had been hoping for increased tourism to push poultry demand higher, but that is not occurring as the latest government figures in...
What You Need to Know Today: The corn and soybean markets closed slightly higher in low-volume trade. The wheat market was mixed, with HRW continuing its downward trek on improved moisture. As expected, the bearish cattle on feed report drove down cattle prices and pulled hogs down with it. Mi...
Monday, 25 May is a U.S. holiday, and both the markets and our office will be closed. Please note that the next issue of Ag Perspectives will be published on Tuesday, 26 May. The WPI staff wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend...
USDA’s monthly cattle on feed report was released today. The total number of cattle on feed in feedlots with 1,000 head or more capacity amounted to 11.6 million head, 102 percent of last year. Source: USDA, WPI Placements were up, but part of that is attributable to persistent drought c...