Interra International – Food Trade News
By Sheila Covington When the lockdown began in March 2020, our annual ping-pong tournament for charity, like so many things, was cut short. It was a long road back to the office, with the Emergency Response Team endlessly debating and…
Back in February 2020, the Saudi Arabian government reported an avian flu outbreak on a poultry farm in the central Sudair region. The outbreak cost the loss of over 22,000 birds in a matter of weeks. This outbreak was reported…
Global food commodity prices fell in June for the first time in 12 months, according to a report released by the United Nations on July 8, 2021. The FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) cited the price…
The Department of Agriculture’s Economic Resource Service Wednesday released the latest Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook. Memorial Day Week 2021 finished better than 2020. Cow slaughter increased in Q2 and Q3 2021, though fed cattle slaughter declined in Q2. Hog…
Selecting the right company when considering a job change is an important step in searching for potential employers. At Interra International, we feel our work environment is unique and we would like to share a preview of what you can…
No farmers want to see their crops wither and die. Yet, that is what is happening in many areas of California as a severe drought puts the agriculture community in survival mode once again. The lack of rainfall this winter/spring…
Corn and other commodity prices are climbing this year, a situation propelled by demand from China, speculation on Wall Street, and adverse weather affecting crops. Commodity Prices – Supply and Demand The first is a fluctuation in China’s demand for…
The increase in raw materials and the cost of fuel is having a broad impact on food prices. Corn, wheat, rice, edible oils, and soybeans are dramatically more expensive with indications that prices will continue to rise. Across the world,…
Futures investors are bullish on corn. In fact, corn futures for May jumped over 9 cents per bushel recently. Let’s explore what’s happening with corn that is causing this increase in corn future prices. Weather Issues The Midwest is expecting…
Shipping containers are in demand these days and for different reasons. First, trade has accelerated in the past year, creating an increased demand on shipments and the need for more containers. Manufacturers of shipping containers are increasing production in an…
