Regional Updates MEDITERRANEAN/MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA/AFRICA – MEA REGION Egypt soybean/soymeal forecasts by USDA FAS show an increase in soybean imports for local crushing. Much of the increase is due to increased demand for soyoil for the retail sector and higher soymeal demand from animal feed producers.
Bangladesh’s wheat production is dropping, according to USDA FAS, as local farmers turn to more profitable crops such as potatoes and rice. Overall wheat consumption is increasing as is animal feed use of wheat – currently about 10 percent of consumption. Corn consumption is also increasing due to higher animal feed demands – 90 percent of corn is used in animal feed. India is the main supplier of bot...
After spending much of the year searching for a reason to stay, the bulls suddenly have several. Grain markets have strengthened, wheat is leading the charge, outside markets are becoming more supportive, and geopolitical and weather risks are once again demanding attention. Does that mean the...
Key Takeaways: Cover crops are gaining adoption as farmers seek to improve soil health, reduce erosion, and build more resilient cropping systems. While cover crops do not provide immediate revenue, their long-term benefits include improved nutrient retention, water management, and soil produc...
The latest EIA data showed some interesting anomalies in the ethanol industry, changes that will have a material impact on the industry’s profits and corn consumption for 2025/26 and early 2026/27. The EIA reported that ethanol production fell 4.8 percent for the week ending 10 July...
