Upgrades were critical in attracting new business, administrators say.

Wheat exports down 9%, while corn is up slightly.

Production is expected to increase 1% to 24 million tonnes.

The plan will affect export taxes and licenses.

This season’s harvest is forecast at 345.5 million tonnes.

Organization is asking that provisions be added to Port Performance Act.

Transshipment of grains rises due to reduced export duty.

Grain exports forecast at 31 million tonnes.

The proposal would grant E.U. member states the right to ban the GM food or feed in their territories.

Overall boost to world export growth per year is estimated at up to 2.7%.