Analysis-US wheat farmers face bleak crop economics as grain oversupply hits
By Heather Schlitz (Reuters) – Profit is growing further out of reach for U.S. wheat farmers and many do not expect to break even in 2024 as ample global supply keeps prices…
Labor issues, idle trains leave U.S. grain and food stranded -shippers
By Christopher Walljasper CHICAGO – Rail backlogs in the United States are delaying shipment of grains as well as processed flour and corn syrup, contributing to the national problem of inflation, food…
Analyst raises Ukraine 2022/23 grain harvest, export forecast
KYIV – Analyst APK-Inform on Saturday raised its forecasts for Ukraine’s 2022/23 grain crop and exports due to a better than expected winter harvest. The consultancy said in a statement that Ukraine…
Floating mines in Black Sea endangering grain, oil trade – officials
By Jonathan Saul LONDON – The risk of coming across floating mines in the major Black Sea shipping route is adding to perils for merchant ships sailing in the region, and governments…
Ukraine could lose $6 billion in grain exports with ports blocked
By Silvia Aloisi and Pavel Polityuk LVIV – Ukraine faces a possible grain revenue loss of $6 billion as the blockade of its ports by Russian forces prevents it from selling millions…
World Bank says Ukraine war may prompt grain shortages in poor countries
By David Lawder WASHINGTON -The World Bank on Wednesday said a number of developing countries face near-term wheat supply shortages due to their high dependence on Ukrainian wheat exports that have been…
Russia to suspend grain exports to Eurasian Economic Union until Aug 31
– Russia will suspend exports of wheat, meslin, rye, barley and corn to the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) until Aug 31 in a move to secure its home market with enough food,…
Russia must prioritize domestic grain supplies for bread, PM says
MOSCOW – Russia must prioritize grain supplies to domestic bakeries over export markets, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said as he unveiled fresh measures to support the domestic economy on Wednesday in the…
U.S. farm incomes could see boost from grain rally – Chicago Fed
By P.J. Huffstutter CHICAGO – The current rally of U.S. grain and oilseed prices could help bolster American farm incomes this year, as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine roils commodity markets over fears…
U.S. Marshals Capture Homicide Suspect in Grain Valley
Kansas City, MO – United States Marshal Mark S. James announced today the capture of a Belton Missouri homicide suspect in Grain Valley. U.S. Marshals arrested Charles Baldwin overnight on a Cass…
Grain exporters tap EU supplies as war shuts Ukraine ports -traders
By Michael Hogan and Gus Trompiz HAMBURG/PARIS – Grain exporters are looking for alternative sources of wheat and corn as a Russian invasion cuts off Ukrainian supplies, with European Union producers Romania…
Laredo Sector Border Patrol Rescues Individuals from a Grain Hopper Railcar
LAREDO, Texas –Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents rescued undocumented individuals found inside a grain hopper railcar in San Diego, Texas after receiving a 9-11 call. On Nov.15, agents assigned to the Freer…
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