Company plans to install two additional lines later this year.

New directors and officers will take on their new roles Oct. 1.

Company’s outlook is rated ‘negative.’

Company will design all machines produced under the brand name.

Plantings have risen steadily over the past 10 years.

Partnership to also develop the country’s agribusiness sector.

ERS estimates do not include trade-related government payments to producers.

The closure represents part of an ongoing restructuring of overseas offices designed to refocus resources.

Annual event, set for Oct. 22-25 in Nairobi, Kenya, alternates between the Middle East and Africa.

Ag Barometer increased 12 points but is still behind readings from late spring.