Mediterranean/Middle East/North Africa/Africa – Mea Region Turkey’s wheat imports and exports are lower in 2024/25 due to restrictions by the Turkish government that will reduce the high level of stocks on hand.
Morocco’s 2024 wheat and barley production is down by 40 percent for wheat and 52 percent for barley, according to the latest FAO report. Severe drought affected the 2024 crop and is continuing into the 2025 crop. Planting for the 2025 crops has been delayed due to drought. Farmers are hoping for good rainfall in February/March 2025. 2024/25 grain imports are expected to be up by 30 percent to a total of 11 MMT. Egypt’s wheat and corn production for 2024, according to the FAO, was steady and clos...
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...
