Wheat, barley production revised lower, FAS says

Assigns full Group 1 rating to 'SY Cheer' by Syngenta

Less acreage, weather issues leading to more US imports

If realized, it would be fifth highest yearly output on record

Biofuels specialists from the region gather at Growing Energy conference

Favorable weather conditions boosting production, FAS says

Treasury Department has until Jan. 1 to issue guidance

Vegetable oil demand, food use also driving consumption

Event is Sept. 24-26 in Denver, Colorado, US

Lower wheat prices contribute to decline