First ‘mega’ USDA report on prospective plantings will be released on March 31.

Increased oilseed consumption driven by increasing domestic demands for meats, seafood and vegetable oil.

Grain prices remain stable.

Family flour price flat in February.

Corn is impacted by soil acidification.

Wheat consumption is expected to jump due to a rise in population.

The decrease is attributed to challenges in accessing dollars.

Soft white winter wheat outturn expected to jump 19% from 2015.

Corn and soybeans had the largest increase.

The higher production forecast is supported by the good rains through February.