New outlook now calls for carryover of 692 million bushels.

Reduction in flour shipments for foreign aid accounted for the drop.

Group says decision allows fast-track for imports by easing sustainability requirements.

Declines reflect significant improvements in rail logistics.

Total down 2% from current year, but 2% higher than five-year average.

Nearly C$6.9 million provided for 42 projects.

Corn, soybean stocks also increase.

Seedings are up in Nebraska and South Dakota.

Nation exported 229,000 tonnes of flour last year.

Harvard researchers find both bran and whole grains especially lower death risk for heart disease.