Mediterranean/Middle East/North Africa/Africa – MEA Region Pakistan has just held its first meeting of the Committee on GM Corn. The Committee was established to "undertake an objective, science-based, and evidence-driven review of Pakistan’s policy regarding the commercialization of genetically modified maize." Libya’s grain imports for 2026/27 are expected to increase by 7 percent, according to the FAO, to 3.3 MMT, including 1.5 MMT of wheat. Grain production in Libya is minimal, with total production expected to reach only 154,000 MT across wheat, barley, and millet. Iran’s grain storage facilities in one region are reported to have been damaged by U.S. attacks. This is said to be the first attack on food infrastr...
What You Need to Know Today: The U.S. dollar continued to strengthen Thursday as persistent inflation reinforced expectations for additional Federal Reserve interest rate hikes. Higher Treasury yields have helped support the dollar, potentially reducing the competitiveness of U.S. agricultural...
Veterans Day offers a moment to pause and recognize the people behind the uniform. To all who have served and the families who have supported them, thank you for your dedication, courage and sacrifice. Markets had plenty of headlines to digest today, and grains offered some encouraging follow-t...
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