contents www.World-Grain.com VOLUME 25 NUMBER 11 NOVEMBER 2007 FEATURES 28 Global grain trade review HGCA official says wheat crisis looms as global stocks continue to decrease. 58 Global warming could reshape global agriculture Climate change may provide opportunity in some regions while devestating crop production in others. 64 28 Grand beginning for Louis Dreyfus biodiesel plant Company inaugurates world's largest integrated soybean-based production facility. 66 Rising rice prices impacting Africa With world rice reserves at their lowest point in more than 20 years, African nations look to boost domestic production. 70 Rice news roundup World Grain highlights the major news items in the global rice industry. 72 Grain operations Accuracy and performance of weighing and measuring equipment can have a major impact on profit margin. 78 64 Feed operations Although often an overlooked piece of equipment in feed mills, mixers have a significant influence on plant efficiency. 83 Stop the rat race As the weather turns cold, rodents will seek shelter inside grain facilities. DEPARTMENTS 08 10 12 20 22 86 90 Editorial Calendar World Grain News Grain Market Review: Coarse grains Country Focus: Bolivia Supplier News Advertiser Index/Fax Back Form 83 ON THE COVER: Dried land near Brisbane, Australia. Photo courtesy of Ximagination. ©Copyright 2007. Reproduction of the whole or any part of the contents without written permission is prohibited. All information is published in good faith. While care is taken to prevent inaccuracies, the publishers accept no liability for any errors or omissions or for the consequences of any action taken on the basis of information published. www.World-Grain.com / World Grain / November 2007 7http://www.World-Grain.com http://www.World-Grain.com