Month-over-month gain at lowest level since December 2021.

Adverse weather during growing season limited sugar output.

Lower 2022-23 beet sugar output more than offsets higher cane sugar supply.

A record production of soybeans and reduced corn acres bring both bearish and bullish support.

Soybean planted area forecast lower.

But more needed to replenish short moisture banks.

Developing sustainable food systems should be viewed as a team sport.

Specialty ingredient supplier navigates higher corn costs.

Emergence also behind normal pace in dry areas.

Accounts for 4.2% of US flour production.