Australia readies for strong winter crop

Australia, a large exporter of wheat, is expecting a bountiful winter crop of wheat, barley and canola given the recent rain, according to reports. Parts of the country have received more than half an inch to nearly two inches of precipitation.
September rains are key for Australian farmers to boost the fall harvest, which may total as much as 36 million metric tons.

Taiwan buys billions of US crops

A Taiwanese delegation signed a two-year agreement with the U.S. to purchase $3.5 billion dollars of agricultural products, according to reports.
The deal means tens of millions in sales of corn and soybeans from Indiana, according to officials from that state.