Lack of U.S.D.A. data hampers grain markets.

NuFiber has 17.8 grams of protein and 39.7 grams of fiber per 100 grams.

Anecdotal accounts offer insight into harvest progress.

Company sees products delivering better bake performance.

Powder prices fall as butter prices soar.

Nationwide distribution should begin in January for the chips, which offer the crunch of a tortilla chip and the finish of a potato chip.

Operation will ramp-up production and volume over the balance of 2013.

Relief from long-term dryness already has occurred to portions of the Central U.S. Plains and across much of northern and central Europe while improvement is under way now in portions of the western Commonwealth of Independent States and India.

Exchange allows U.S.D.A. to unload Aug. 30 forfeited supply.

Crop maturity advancing.