The southwestern portion of the state appears to be the hardest hit.

Ardent transaction is not expected to have a material impact on fiscal 2013 results.

Whole grain crackers are available in five varieties, including tomato and sweet basil.

First aggregate 18-state report shows little improvement

All wheat prices reached $7.66 in March.

Some had expected a 9% drop in planted area.

Wheat stocks up 3%, corn down 10%, soybeans down 27%

All wheat, winter and other spring wheat up from 2012; durum down sharply

Soft red winter production seen up 17%, soft white winter up 8% from 2012

Companies also agree to dismiss their respective antitrust and first-generation Roundup Ready soybean patent lawsuits pending in U.S. federal court in St. Louis.