A recent GMO report notes that only three countries in Sub-Saharan Africa allow biotech crops, although eight other African countries are conducting fields trials. Various varieties of drought-tolerant maize have been developed with one particular type planted in South Africa this year. Regional Updates MIDDLE EAST/MEDITERRANEAN COMMENTS After discussing the possibility of procuring up to 500,000 MT, Jordan has decided against importing any wheat from Pakistan due to concerns over its quality and price. A Pakistani official pointed out that while the country’s current wheat standards meet Jordan’s requirements, poor storage has reduced the quality of the supply available for export. However, Jordan may still have some interest in Pakista...
Key Takeaways: Dry bulk markets remain mixed with Capesize vessels seeing continued pressure from weaker demand while fixtures and rate strength gradually increases towards the smaller vessel classes. Tanker markets are pulling back from their recent highs as tonnage moves out of the Mid...
The Trump import plan for 300,000 MT of beef supplies used for ground beef, i.e., lean trim, from September through November has, according to Secretary Brooke Rollins, brought some relief to beef prices. The Executive Order states that the Secretary of Agriculture will analyze and review the m...
Key Takeaways: Texas illustrates the assumptions underlying the 2025 FMMO reform; Idaho exposes their limitations. The Southwest order blend (roughly 27 percent Class I, 32 percent Class III and 31 percent Class IV) exposes Texas producers to every lever USDA adjusted, with a near-neutral proj...
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