Rail performance has improved from abysmal levels in the United States and Canada earlier in the year, but logistics for agriculture in general and grain products in particular remain highly problematic in some key region.

Ending stocks tumble 42% from July for next year.

Soybean production up16%, all wheat down 5% from 2013.

One area of reform may involve more focus on sugar prices instead of just supply by the U.S.D.A.

Nielson executive says market dealing with 'more bad news than good news.'

President of JSG Commodities calls past two years 'default, dumping and devastation.'

Global stocks to consumption ratio will remain above 40% for another year, executive says.

Letter to D.O.C. urges not suspension agreement in sugar case.

Weather concerns also provide support.

Letter to administration seeks no managed trade agreement.