The deputy chairman of the Cyprus Grain Commission (CGC) resigned last week and indicated certain steps that the organization will need to implement in order to meet the needs of farmers and consumers.
Regional Updates MEDITERRANEAN/MIDDLE EAST COMMENTS It is reported in Egypt that the government may purchase as much as it can of the local imported wheat stocks, said to be as high as 1 MMT, in advance of the 2015 domestic harvest. The intent would be to avoid the problem of the imports being sold to the government as local wheat because of a government-set purchase price that is higher than the cost of imported Black Sea origin.The deputy chairman of the Cyprus Grain Commission (CGC) resigned last week and stated that the organ...
Grains posted strong gains today, putting the bulls firmly in the driver’s seat. There was no shortage of fuel for the move, with three W’s driving the rally: weather, war and worry. Weather: Cooler temperatures are temporarily easing stress across the Northern Plains and Midwest, b...
Key Takeaways: Global and U.S. cotton demand has struggled since the post-COVID-19 pandemic surge, which has left cotton prices drifting lower in the U.S. The war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, along with their impact on global energy markets, could boost cotton demand...
Key Takeaways: Persistent labor shortages are increasing operational challenges and costs across U.S. agriculture, particularly in labor-intensive sectors such as specialty crops, dairy, and meat processing. Immigrant workers, including H-2A employees, remain essential to the agricultural work...
