Exclusive-Russian grain exports to Syria suspended due to uncertainty

Russian wheat supplies to Syria suspended due to government uncertainty and payment delays, threatening food security in a country already struggling with war and drought.

Cargill to terminate about 475 employees in Minnesota

Cargill will lay off 475 employees in Minnesota, representing a 5% workforce reduction amid declining revenues and low commodity crop prices.

Five factors that will affect the outlook for commodities in 2025

Flour millers face supply crunch as wheat farmers tighten grip on stocks

How China reduced its reliance on US farm imports, softening trade war risks

China reduces reliance on U.S. agricultural imports amid trade tensions, diversifying sources and increasing local production for food security as tariffs threaten imports.

Factbox-US farm exports to China at risk from Trump's tariff threat

China's imports of U.S. farm goods have declined due to tariffs and competition from other suppliers, with potential risks if trade tensions resume under Trump's possible return to office.

Exclusive-Iraq set to pay high price for bumper wheat harvest

Iraq faces a financial loss from a wheat surplus due to high government subsidies, raising concerns over future agricultural support amidst economic challenges and climate vulnerabilities.

Exclusive-Algeria bars France from wheat import tender as relations sour, sources say

Algeria's exclusion of French firms from wheat tenders signals rising tensions with France and supports growing reliance on Black Sea wheat, notably from Russia.

Russia expands Baltic ports as it eyes new grain markets

Russia is expanding Baltic Sea ports to increase agricultural exports by 50% by 2030 and reduce reliance on risky Black Sea routes amid ongoing conflict with Ukraine.

Russia expands Baltic ports as it eyes new grain markets