Rain boosts USDA production estimates.

COVID-19 restrictions lessen demand.

Locust threat looms as monsoon season begins.

USDA projects rice production to jump in 2019-20.

It will process regular rice-based products and multi-functional waxy rice flours.

Farmers keep planting despite government’s move to reduce area.

All-time production highs are projected for corn, wheat and soybeans.

While wheat imports are expected down, corn imports are likely to increase.

Rice production is seven times more carbon intensive than wheat, and soybeans generate six times more greenhouse gas per calorie than wheat.

South Louisiana Rail Facility investing $10 million to equip the new facility.