Durum harvest, world production putting pressure on prices

Mark Conlon
Sep 28, 2025
Sep 28, 2025

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Harvest of the last of the northern U.S. durum was wrapping up as September was coming to an end, and with harvest brings new supplies, pressuring the market.

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