Ethanol Group sees improvement.

Expected to be important component to supply chain in Arkansas region.

Sales in third quarter increase 6.5%.

Group’s majority shareholder, Akira, secures arrangement to buy shares from minority shareholders desiring to sell.

Project expected to extend shelf life, improve taste of whole wheat products.

The previous record set Sept. 2017.

Harvested area offsets lower yields for both wheat and barley, USDA says.

Large monthly variations continue as a result of changing commodity prices, trade news.

Facility includes reception lobby, office space, conference rooms, product showroom and warehousing.

Facility will include two milling sections and a flour silo.