Country has become self-sufficient behind technology, seed improvements.

Teams will also tour southern U.S. to meet with suppliers and exporters of corn, its co-products and sorghum.

South American country seen as key to meeting China’s soybean demand.

D. Ford Mennel elected vice-chairman.

David Verlee was appointed president for the region.

Deadline for application submissions is Feb. 28, 2019.

Facility would take pressure off the nation’s only other port terminal in Qasim.

It will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. and registration is now open.

Harvested area is down from a year ago.

Driest September on record is partly to blame.