Markets & Management

Like it or not, we live in a world economy now, and what happens abroad affects and sometimes compounds what happens here at home. Most evident, currently, is the war happening in Ukraine. Ukraine is considered the breadbasket of Europe and historically provides about 12% of the world supply of wheat and 17% of the corn supply. In 2021, Ukraine exported 30% of its commodities to Europe and 15% to China. Worldwide, Ukraine ranks number one in sunflower seed production and in the top 10 for corn, barley, canola, wheat and soybeans. Read More