Mediterranean/Middle East/North Africa/Africa – MEA Region Turkey’s snowfall and rainfall have returned to more normal levels following last year’s drought, which reduced wheat production by about 13.7 percent and barley production by 25.9 percent. Experts point out that, while winter rain/snow has been very beneficial, the April/May period is very critical for grain crops — especially if there are high temperatures. Turkey could be affected by possible new tariffs by the U.S. on countries doing business with Iran. The tariffs will be on goods imported by the U.S. “that are products of any country that directly or indirectly purchases, imports, or otherwise acquires any goods and services from Iran.” Turk...

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