Ag Trends and Outlook

The Russian government is set to invest up to US$1 billion to develop the winemaking industry in the annexed Crimean Peninsula.

The orange crop in Florida, the worldÍs second largest grower, is estimated to shrink to its lowest point since 1985.

EU rapeseed production will reach 21.4 million tons this year Ð just under the 21.8 million tons achieved in 2009.

The economic impact of IowaÕs wine industry has increased by 80% in the four years between 2008 and 2012.

In an effort to broaden its corn supply, China has signed an agreement allowing the importation of sizable shipments of Brazilian corn.

Coffee prices continue to climb on renewed concerns over production in Brazil, the worldÕs top producer and exporter.

Rabobank has issued a new report indicating continued strong global demand for beef driven by the Chinese market.

BioConsortia uses combinations of microbes as soil additives and seed treatments to boost the yields of corn, soybeans and wheat.

Palm oil stockpiles in the world Ôs second biggest producer fell to 1.6 million metric tons Ð the lowest point in three years.

After negotiations, Japan has granted Australian producers unprecedented access to its beef and dairy markets by slashing tariffs.