date:May 16, 2013
Weather through the beginning of May has been mostly favorable across Europe and the Former Soviet Union region, while the Middle East and North Africa are enjoying a blockbuster season, the U.S.D.A. said.
The EU-27, the worlds largest wheat-producing region supplying almost 20% of world wheat, is projected to increase its wheat production by 6.7 million tons, or more than 5%, to 138.8 million, the U.S.D.A. said. Overall, winter weather throughout the region has been mild, leading to low win