VOLUME 43 NUMBER 1 JANUARY 2025 features 18 Addressing hidden hunger South Africa's flour fortification efforts paying off 22 Dark clouds gather over Russian grain sector World's largest wheat exporter dealing with shortand long-term challenges 30 What's in store for grain shippers in 2025? Continued geopolitical tensions, shifting trade dynamics and bulk carrier fleet expansion anticipated 38 Trump's regulatory views capture ag's attention Industry also keeping eye on president-elect's choices for key cabinet posts 46 Navigating a bearish market Millers, traders receive advice at IAOM MEA conference 54 GEAPS adds processing to Exchange offerings New education track, Golden Ticket added to attract processors to this year's event 56 GEAPS product showcase A look at products that will be on display at the 2025 Exchange 60 The Andersons' retiring CEO voices optimism Pat Bowe and his replacement, Bill Krueger, say company's future looks bright 62 Brazil, Argentina drying out La Niña-like conditions threaten South American crops departments 06 Editorial 08 World Grain News 12 Grain Market Review: Wheat 14 Country Focus: South Africa 64 Supplier News 66 Advertiser Index On the cover: ©Soleg-stock.adobe.com World-Grain.com / World Grain / January 2025 5 22 30 46 60https://www.facebook.com/World-Grain-116311181765921/ https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/world-grain http://Soleg-stock.adobe.com http://www.World-Grain.com