Morocco's total 2014 grain production is expected to be down by about 30 percent versus a year ago with barley showing the largest decrease at 37 percent. Its grain imports are expected to slightly decline this year, however, mainly as a result of the large carryover stocks from 2013.
News Updates USDA announced a few new allocations in Export Credit Guarantee Program (GSM-102) funding for 2014. The Africa/Middle East region now stands at $550 million with $353 million still available, while Turkey's total is $408.5 million with only $3 million unallocated. MEDITERRANEAN/MIDDLE EAST COMMENTS Morocco's total 2014 grain production is expected to be down by about 30 percent versus a year ago with barley showing the largest decrea...
The magpie goose (Anseranas semipalmata) is the sole living representative species of the family Anseranatidae. This waterbird is found in northern Australia and southern New Guinea.[2] The species is not truly migratory but it sometimes travels large distances to find food and water, especiall...
The common ostrich (Struthio camelus), or simply ostrich, is a species of flightless bird native to certain areas of Africa (and historically, Arabia) and is the largest living species of bird. The common ostrich is one of two extant species of ostriches, the only living members of the genus St...
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A pika (/ˈpaɪkə, ˈpiːkə/ PY-kə, PEE-kə[3][4]) is a small, mountain-dwelling mammal native to Asia and North America. With short limbs, a very round body, an even coat of fur, and no external tail, they resemble their close relative the rabbit, but with short, rounded ears.[5] The large-eared pi...
