A tremendous amount of interest regarding investments in Egypt's agriculture was generated at a conference held there last week. Two key development agreements worth $6 billion were signed, which included one related to the new global grain logistics centre in Damieitta.
Regional Updates MEDITERRANEAN/MIDDLE EAST COMMENTS It is reported in Europe this week that 50,000 MT of German wheat is loading for shipment to Iran.The Egyptian Economic Development Conference last week certainly generated a tremendous amount of interest regarding investments in Egypt's agriculture with stories circulating of multi-billion dollar programs for that purpose. The National Bank of Egypt has announced its new project for redevelopment of 10,000 fe...
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...
