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After Russian moves against Ukraine exports, where is the global wheat market headed?
by
Lily Jamali
Jul 21, 2023
Wheat prices have soared this week, but market watches say global production may stave off shortages for now.
A year into the Ukraine war, global food insecurity is at a record high
Feb 23, 2023
In many countries, including Egypt, staples like bread have become much more expensive and harder to come by.
How global economic disruption sifts down to one small flour mill in Pasadena, California
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Mar 31, 2022
Nan Kohler of Grist & Toll says she's thinking outside the box to deal with challenges from the pandemic and rising inflation.
The war in Ukraine is pushing bread prices higher in the Middle East. That could lead to unrest.
by
Justin Ho
Mar 28, 2022
High bread prices have helped topple governments in the region.
Rising wheat prices may not yield bounty for U.S. farmers
Mar 28, 2022
The Biden administration is examining the role market consolidation may play in the cost of seeds, fertilizer and other agricultural supplies.
Rising wheat prices stoke fears for countries importing from Russia and Ukraine
Mar 2, 2022
More than a quarter of the world's wheat exports come from Ukraine and Russia. Disruptions will affect the Middle East and North Africa most.
Ukraine conflict could push grain prices higher worldwide
Feb 22, 2022
Together, Russia and Ukraine supply a large part the world's wheat and corn exports.
For public good, not for profit.
When trade policy affects the farm
Nov 5, 2019
Bad weather, low prices, and a trade war — it's not looking bright for America's farmers.
Government aid is coming to U.S. farmers hit by tariff losses, but it probably won’t be enough
by
Reema Khrais
Aug 27, 2018
U.S. farmers who are caught up in the wider U.S., China and Mexico trade disputes are expected to get details today on a $12 billion aid package to help offset the effects of retaliatory tariffs. Farmers have been watching prices drop for milk, wheat, soybeans and more, and they don’t even know how to calculate […]
What it means to say Kraft manipulated the wheat market
by
Stan Alcorn
Apr 3, 2015
There's a fine line between "hedging" and "faking."