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Hundreds of cattle died in Iowa from extreme heat and humidity in late July, the state and livestock producers said, as the world recorded its hottest month ever.

Egypt's state sugar buyer the Egyptian Sugar and Integrated Industries Company (ESIIC) is believed to have purchased around 50,000 metric tons of raw sugar in an international tender which closed on Aug. 5, traders said on Monday.

Eight Amazon rainforest nations are expected to face divisions over proposals to block new oil drilling and end deforestation when they meet on Tuesday for their first summit in 14 years.

Ukraine's grain exports have risen to 2.56 million metric tons so far in the 2023/24 July-June season from 2 million tons at the same time of the season last year, Agriculture Ministry data showed on Monday.

Kazakhstan is in talks with Abu Dhabi Ports to set up a joint venture that would help ship Kazakh agricultural exports via Iran and then Gulf ports, the Central Asian nation's government said on Monday.

Thailand is benefiting from India's rice export ban and has no reason to halt shipments of the grain itself, its commerce minister said on Monday.

Dutch postal firm PostNL lifted its 2023 operating profit guidance on Monday, pointing to higher volumes of parcels.

Dutch postal firm PostNL lifted its 2023 operating profit guidance on Monday, pointing to higher volumes of parcels.

Copper prices slid on Monday, weighed down by a slightly firmer dollar and weak demand outlook for the metal amid expectation of rising supplies from China.

Chicago wheat rose more than 2% on Monday, extending gains from the previous session amid global supply concerns spurred by an escalation of tensions in the Black Sea after last week's Ukrainian drone attack near a Russian export hub.

One of the main tools of statecraft in recent years has been trade sanctions or tariffs, but with China taking another step to normalising its trade relationship with Australia, the main lesson is these actions seldom work.

Malaysian palm oil futures were range-bound on Monday, as traders weighed forecasts of higher inventories against global supply concerns amid an escalation of tension in the Black Sea.

Copper prices opened lower on Monday, with pressure from a steady dollar and investors cautiously waiting for economic data from the U.S. and China this week for more clues on demand outlook.

Chicago wheat rose on Monday, extending gains from the previous session amid global supply concerns spurred by an escalation of tensions in the Black Sea after last week's Ukrainian drone attack near a Russian export hub.

The Philippines may extend reduced import tariffs on rice and other commodities beyond 2023 to ease pressure on inflation, which remained above target last month, officials said.

Niger closed its airspace on Sunday until further notice, citing the threat of military intervention from the West African regional bloc after coup leaders rejected a deadline to reinstate the country's ousted president.

Egypt's state grains buyer, the General Authority for Supply Commodities, is seeking wheat in an international tender for shipment Sept. 15-30 and/or Oct. 1-15, 2023.

Six grain wagons in a 61-car train headed for a Ukrainian river port derailed in Moldova on Saturday as extreme heat weakened the rails, the country's railway system said.

Berkshire Hathaway on Saturday posted its highest ever quarterly operating profit, while gains from stock holdings helped the conglomerate led by billionaire Warren Buffett swing to a nearly $36 billion overall profit.

Berkshire Hathaway on Saturday posted its highest-ever quarterly operating profit, bolstered by improved results in its insurance businesses, while gains from stock holdings helped the conglomerate led by billionaire Warren Buffett swing to a nearly $36 billion overall profit.