Nation prepares to boost strategic reserve due to the coronavirus.

Yet, overall grain exports jump due to corn shipments.

China ramps up purchases amid coronavirus uncertainty.

Droughts, pandemics and societal conflict often have coincided with solar maximums and minimums.

Grain export volatility likely over next two to three months.

Domestic crushing capacity is expanding to produce more soybean meal.

Drought takes toll on the country’s largest grain growing regions, USDA says.

Company has resumed work and production.

The addition is part of the company’s plan to expand into the non-GMO, specialty and organic areas.