Steven Whiteside admits to role in $142 million scam.

Could help reduce canola’s exposure to unpredictable markets.

Kim Cooper promoted to the role.

Goal is to avoid flour crisis.

President Putin pushes for the increase as pasta prices rise.

Country’s harvest was 41% smaller than a year ago.

COVID-related budget strains, continuing decline in participants cited.

Expected to export 900,000 tonnes in January.