FAS notes weakening currency, soft consumer demand

Russian blockade, attacks blamed for 24% dent in shipments

Will support The North and Food For All initiatives

Harold Wolle is a corn farmer from Minnesota

Hot, dry weather taking toll on yield, quality

Areas affected include Australia, Russia and Ukraine

Weakening crop prices and high input costs weighing on farmers

Exporters expect to sell 2.5 million tonnes in current season

Soil moisture below average

Inspections moved to Lithuanian port expected to speed up shipments