Insufficient irrigation effects production.

Plant acquisitions in 2015 allowed for increased crush production in the second half of 2016.

Decline reflects a slide in prices for grains and vegetable oils.

Low supply, import barriers for corn make alternatives attractive.

Ending stocks also forecast higher on normal procurement and government offtake.

Research firm forecasts 2.6% CAGR until 2020.

Exports estimated to decrease.

Significant rainfall improves soil moisture.

The improved offseason conditions are expected to offset a reduction in the main-crop rice production.

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