VTB wants to find synergies by combining export logistics and trade.

Producer sentiment drops to its lowest level since the November 2016 presidential election.

Nation is expected to produce record amount of rice.

Company attributes improved transportation to collaboration and innovation.

Average daily volume rises 31% from May 2018.

U.S. ag groups encourage U.S. Senate to confirm.

Cartanza Grain Facility has more than 1 million bushels of storage capacity.

Joint venture will acquire existing Chinese yeast and bakery ingredients activities of AB Mauri.

The 75% increase in planted area in 2018-19 to 50,500 hectares bucks downward trend from recent years.

Both are new markets for the company.