Grain and feed exports projected to increase $1 billion from August forecast.

But yield improvements still have crop on track for year-over-year increase, USDA says.

Output in 2017 forecast 20% lower than a year ago.

Consumption outlook also raised for 2017-18 market year.

Value reached €405 billion in 2016 with France leading the way at 17% of the total.

Planted area falling due to high input costs and water limitations.

The Resilient Rice Field Laboratory forms part of a three-prong approach to developing new, high-yielding, stress-tolerant rice varieties.

New report examines 2018-2020 forecast for U.S. grains, oilseeds and ethanol.

Revenue for the quarter totals $11.128 billion.

Government tries to reduce ending stocks as human rice consumption declines.