Declining population, grain self-sufficiency push may lower demand

Higher than average rain helps corn, sorghum, rice 

Government encouraging local flour production

Included rice field, mill and port

 Wheat, barley production revised lower, FAS says

Less acreage, weather issues leading to more US imports

Favorable weather conditions boosting production, FAS says

Consumers turning to wheat as less-expensive alternative

Four key factors have potential to reverse lackluster pace

Impact on ag acute as CN, CPKC unable to reach labor deal with Teamsters