Morocco's total 2014 grain production is expected to be down by about 30 percent versus a year ago with barley showing the largest decrease at 37 percent. Its grain imports are expected to slightly decline this year, however, mainly as a result of the large carryover stocks from 2013.

  News Updates USDA announced a few new allocations in Export Credit Guarantee Program (GSM-102) funding for 2014. The Africa/Middle East region now stands at $550 million with $353 million still available, while Turkey's total is $408.5 million with only $3 million unallocated. MEDITERRANEAN/MIDDLE EAST COMMENTS Morocco's total 2014 grain production is expected to be down by about 30 percent versus a year ago with barley showing the largest decrea...