Black Sea keeps lid on world wheat prices

Nation’s flour exports have increased 250%

Letter led by NGFA urges government action to avert work stoppage

Declining population, grain self-sufficiency push may lower demand

Higher than average rain helps corn, sorghum, rice 

Market without key outlet after large crop

Government encouraging local flour production

Included rice field, mill and port

Waiting for backlogs, embargo from Mexican railroad to be lifted

Part of testimony to Surface Transportation Board