U S farm exports hit record 46 billion in year
Agriculture Department reports U S farm exports totaling a record 46 billion dollars for the fiscal year, up 14 percent from 1979 80 but short of the 48 5 billion forecast. Imports run 18 billion, yielding a 28 billion trade surplus. Exports face competition from Brazil and Southern Hemisphere crops and prices ease.
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Embargo lift: prices fail to surge in grain markets
Rod Turnbull notes that despite the embargo ending, grain prices did not jump. Traders expected bullish moves as the Soviet Union could resume buying, but activity remained muted. Market letters warned outcomes vary with demand, weather, currencies, and ongoing supply sources, signaling a cautious path forward.
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