Mercaris finds 56% of organic farmers changed planting due to weather.

Previously worked with Quaker Oats and Del Monte Foods.

May be indication that this year’s crop is large and in good shape, Mercaris says.

But prices were above year-ago levels.

Scheme involved $142 million in fraudulent grain sales.

Working to expand into more international market segments.

All-purpose flour and premium bread flour are the first two products.

Hard red winter wheat climbs in January-February period.

Demand for organic grain growing, but fraud cases threaten to erode consumer trust.

The Organic Trade Association launches a program to minimize or eliminate fraud in the U.S. and globally.