Bill would repeal financing restrictions, allowing U.S. banks to offer credit in Cuba in connection with exports of U.S. agricultural goods.

Production estimates for rice and corn increase, but decrease for wheat and pulses.

Number is above the average of trade expectations.

Challenging grains trade environment drops agricultural products earnings by 46%.

Currency devaluation and economic slowdown impacts rice production.

Rice stockpile accumulates after failed subsidy scheme.

Researchers examine whether grading could remove chalky, and fissured kernels to improve milling yields

Due to unfavorable weather, IGC expects decrease in production.

Global production predicted at 1.968 billion tonnes, about 2% less than last year’s record.

Event is one of India’s largest technology oriented rice conferences.