This report draws on information from USDA's global network of agricultural attaches and counselors, official statistics of foreign governments, other foreign source materials, and results of office analysis. Estimates of U.S. acreage, yield and production are from the USDA Agricultural Statistics Board, except where noted. Production is forecast higher resulting from favorable spring wheat harvest weather in the Volga Valley and Urals.
Production is forecast higher based on harvest results indicating improved yields.
Production is forecast higher due to favorable weather in Parana which improved yield prospects. NC Production is forecast higher due to favorable weather which is projected to encourage increased planting. Production is forecast higher based on harvest results indicating increased yield. Production is forecast lower due to yield reductions caused by drought in areas of the Prairie Provinces during July and August. Production is forecast higher this month due to increases in the United States and the total foreign category.