C.C.C. seeks smaller amount of raw cane only to reduce surplus.

MacKie says provision will make it more difficult to reform future federal commodity policy.

U.S.D.A. slashes 2013-14 import projections.

First purchase since 2000 aimed to reduce oversupply.

New rule opens the door for a variety of fruits and vegetables to be added to school menus.

Cash prices for bulk refined sugar held mostly steady since mid-April, down nearly 60% from highs in September 2010.

U.S.D.A. corn planting number above trade expectations, and soybean plantings estimated record high.

Ingredient prices mixed as supply picture brightens

The invitation is part of the U.S.D.A.'s attempt to reduce the domestic sugar surplus.

U.S.D.A. seeks to remove 300,000 tonnes of sugar from market