News Updates EGYPT COMMENTS The end of Ukrainian wheat exports has been a source of worry in Egypt. Egypt's GASC has several lots of the wheat pending, as do smaller private sector wheat imports. There is great concern that these orders will never be shipped. Thus far it appears Ukraine has no information regarding shipments to Egypt, but one can be certain that those at GASC certainly are in touch with Ukrainian officials. GASC said that it will take a close look at Ukraine as a supplier in future wheat business now that the country's credibility seems to be in question. Of course, Egypt this season has purchased quite a chunk of Ukrainian wheat at very competitive prices, so it is doubtful that Ukraine would be dropped from the approved...
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Key Takeaways: Argentina is on pace for a record corn crop and record exports in the current marketing year, with abundant supplies likely to keep the country highly competitive in global export markets. Argentina’s record exportable surplus is allowing it to offer highly competitive pri...
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