Egypt is considering a free trade zone with Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus, also known as the Eurasian Economic Union. This would allow for increased exports of its agricultural goods to these countries, while providing a steady and secure source for wheat imports.
News Updates Local wheat importers will be pleased with the U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) announcement that Ian Flagg has been promoted to the position of regional director for the entire Middle East/North Africa (MENA) region. Mr. Flagg had been the assistant regional director since 2009, originally based in USW's Cairo location and more recently in its Casablanca office. MEDITERRANEAN/MIDDLE EAST COMMENTS The Egyptian government has announced that the purchase price...
What You Need to Know Today: Crude oil prices extended their rally today, supported by several developments, including escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian oil infrastructure and growing concerns about supply disruptions. The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to remove 50 perc...
Key Takeaways: The agricultural trade surplus has become a sizable deficit: the balance swung from a $40.1 billion surplus in 2011 to a $40.7 billion deficit in 2025. Imports kept growing while exports lost momentum: between 2020 and 2025, agricultural imports increased 45 percent, compa...
USDA released its October Cattle on Feed report Friday, showing 11.4 million cattle in feedlots with capacity for 1,000 head or more, slightly below last year. September placements were the lowest for the month since records began in 1996, marking the third consecutive month of placements sett...
Regional News Dry weather across the UK and Europe is becoming increasingly concerning for the 2027 crops as planting intentions are lowered amid dry soil conditions. Delayed sowing or establishment under adverse conditions could leave crops more vulnerable to frost/freeze events and dise...
