The world grains carryover could be the highest in nearly 30 years at the end of 2015-16.

Rice prices declined but maize prices surged in November.

Exporters pursue new-crop white rice for shipment under the 2014 government-to-government agreement with China.

Aggregate production in 2015 forecast close to last year’s record level.

Arcadia Biosciences and BGI will collaborate to create data that will be available to researchers.

Widespread dry weather delays planting of 2016 main season crops.

The event will be held in Istanbul, Turkey in 2018.

Water supplies for all uses for the dry season are 35% lower than in 2014.

Move comes as company partners with groups to develop first global standard for sustainable rice.

Meeting in Rome is expected to focus on the creation of a single global information system on plant genetics.