Higher imports more than offset lower production.

Allotments raised 63,750 tons for current marketing year.

Tools such as CRISPR may reduce chemical use, add to crop yield.

Yields could be slashed similar to 2022, analyst says.

Durum, corn, soybean plantings seen higher.

Would be down 4.2% from 2022.

Senior VP at AEM shares trends that will “dramatically impact” ag sector. 

But thick snow plus spring cold, crop insurance, rotations could flip them.

The grain-based foods industry has historically struggled to convince the US Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services to cast grains in the positive light. 

New products target health and wellness, indulgence.