Egypt has decided to allow 13.5 percent moisture in wheat tender offers for a period of twelve months at the request of France, which has had difficulty meeting its 13 percent moisture standard. However, there is a condition to this acceptance
Regional Updates MEDITERRANEAN/MIDDLE EAST COMMENTS Iran has begun a farming program in third countries as a means to ensure an adequate supply of selected crops. It claims to currently have 500,000 hectares under cultivation in Brazil, Serbia, and Ghana with a new corn project planned in Ukraine. Iran also has invested in wheat production in Kazakhstan.Egypt has decided to allow 13.5 percent moisture in wheat tender offers for a period of twelve months at the request of France, which has...
Grains posted strong gains today, putting the bulls firmly in the driver’s seat. There was no shortage of fuel for the move, with three W’s driving the rally: weather, war and worry. Weather: Cooler temperatures are temporarily easing stress across the Northern Plains and Midwest, b...
Key Takeaways: Global and U.S. cotton demand has struggled since the post-COVID-19 pandemic surge, which has left cotton prices drifting lower in the U.S. The war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, along with their impact on global energy markets, could boost cotton demand...
Key Takeaways: Persistent labor shortages are increasing operational challenges and costs across U.S. agriculture, particularly in labor-intensive sectors such as specialty crops, dairy, and meat processing. Immigrant workers, including H-2A employees, remain essential to the agricultural work...
