Egypt has faced a much stronger outbreak of avian flu this year in small village flocks, which experts attribute to a specific factor. While none have been reported in the country's commercial poultry operations, consumer reactions impact both that market and corn/soymeal consumption.

  Regional Updates Middle Eastern wheat buyers are very pleased that Russia's Ag Ministry is said to be planning/proposing an end to the wheat export tariff on 1 July. This is of course only a proposal to the government, but that would seem to be the best time to terminate it as July is the start of the grain marketing year and winter wheat crops should be available. Russia is expecting a smaller crop this season, however, although local stocks are u...