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Impact of Situation in Egypt on Wheat Markets Not Clear At This Time

  Program 3690  (download mp3)
  Posted on Fri, Feb 4, 2011


As the upheaval continues in Egypt, U.S. Wheat Associates has around eight members in the Middle Eastern Country. Communications Director Steve Mercer says the important thing right now is that they are safe…

Mercer says the wheat import market is uncertain - as he’s heard conflicting reports from time to time. Plus - communication was no easy task. But Mercer says that the Internet was back up on Wednesday - which has been a big help in getting back into contact with Pryor…

 

Mercer says after knowing that they are safe and establishing communications again - it now comes down to getting information. Right now - that’s been hard to get. Mercer says the Egyptians have been great customers and their thoughts are with their people.
 

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