New combine sales were up 15% nationwide in 2007, sales of 4-wheel-drive tractors rose 23%, and sales of large-scale, two-wheel-drive tractors were up 26%. (Associated Press)
Saudi Arabia announced last month it would start importing wheat in 2009 and end a massive grain self-sufficiency program launched more than two decades ago. The Gulf Kingdom said it would move to 100% reliance on wheat imports by 2015.
Would you like to comment?
Join Diigo for a free account, or sign in if you are already a member.