I just read this article on the New Harvest Homestead Discussion group that suggests that the wheat market may become volatile because Russia, a major wheat exporter, ceased exports this past summer because of a poor crop harvest. That means that the countries that depended upon Russia (including Iraq) will now be looking elsewhere for their wheat.
It is always prudent, in my opinion to stock up on grain when the price is good and to protect you and your family from shortages.
Fortunately, the United States had a superior harvest this past year and my grain supplier does not plan any major price changes for now. Yet we do not know what the 2011 harvest will be like yet, and since Australia a major grain producer is being hit at this moment with the worst plague of locusts in 70 years that fact may effect world grain prices to become volatile.
Read this link from an article from the Kansas Wheat Commission regarding the situation to get a more complete picture of the unknowns:
http://www.kswheat.com/news.php?id=463
Having a good supply of wheat for our family’s daily bread can be a huge blessing not only to our own families, but to others who may be struggling. Neighbors will always welcome a loaf of fresh bread from us regardless of their circumstances.
Marilyn’s Famous Whole Wheat Bread Recipe
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