USDA
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USDA finally removes Soybeans of Other Colors grading factor
USA- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has finally removed Soybeans of Other Colors (SBOC) as a grading factor for determining soybean quality. Under the…
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South Africa to win big as China diversifies corn import markets-USDA
SOUTH AFRICA – South Africa could be the main beneficiary on the African continent if Asia’s largest economy diversifies its corn source markets from the…
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USDA grants Louisiana State University US$10m grant to support development of drought resistant rice
USA- The US Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture has announced a US$10 million grant to help researchers led by Louisiana State…
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Zimbabwe to produce 5% more corn in 2023/24, but imports could reach half a million tonnes to meet demand-USDA
ZIMBABWE – Zimbabwe’s corn crop for the marketing year 2023/24 could reach 1.5 million metric tons, an increase of 5% from the previous marketing year’s…
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Kenya rice imports forecast raised 42% for 2023/2024 season as duty-free policy stimulates demand -USDA
KENYA – The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has revised its forecast for Kenya’s rice imports, increasing it by 42% to account for higher…