Interra International – Food Trade News
Though Hurricane Ida did much less property damage to the city of New Orleans than Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Ida’s path over the Mississippi Grain Corridor meant huge impacts on the export of bulk grain. A significant portion of U.S…
On September 23rd, seven Interra employees volunteered at the Atlanta Center for Self-Sufficiency (ACSS) in the debut service project of the newly created Community Outreach Committee. Located in downtown Atlanta, ACSS provides services and training for those experiencing homelessness. We…
The COVID-19 pandemic has stressed supply chains in many ways, from outbreaks and closures to short-staffed ports, storage facilities, and truck driver pools. In addition, people have adopted new ways of shopping that put more burden on shipping than ever…
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…
