Government estimates show 24% increase year on year.

Vilsack met with Mexican president on Nov. 28.

Shipments reach 4.97 million tonnes in first 10 months of 2022.

Program supports food security, trade in West Africa amid myriad global challenges.

High global prices, poor crush margins slow purchases.

New crop, strong dollar cut prices.

September up 12% over last year to 7.72 million tonnes; US benefits from renewed demand.

Prolonged drought slashes production to 3.5 million tonnes.

Shift due to high US prices and waiving a key clause in phytosanitary protocol with Brazil, report says.