Prices higher during the March-April period.

Seeks to increase the size and efficiency of regional organic grain supply chains.

Without validation, consumers may lose trust in product.

Corn, soybean prices lower in period.

With less than 1% of agriculture devoted to organic, flour suppliers build partnerships with farmers and bakers to strengthen supply chain.

Corn prices unchanged in January-February period.

Agreement with Gunsmoke Farms will convert 34,000 acres of conventional farmland to certified organic by 2020.

The move eventually should increase organic supply as Bunge will pay farmers a premium for the certified transitional corn.

Soybean prices decline in December-January period.

Grants are funded through a competitive process by NIFA’s organic initiative authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill.