Russia has linked renewal of Ukraine export pact to its own ammonia, ag shipments.

Would be regulated as food additives, not drugs, speeding up approval process.

Merger would combine two of the world’s largest agricultural traders.

Challenges for US grain exports expected to continue.

General Mills, Inc. had issued a voluntary recall of Gold Medal flour.

Lantmännen notes increased demand for plant-based ingredients.

Suggests improving internal loss control, hybrid program.

B vitamin essential for healthy development of babies early in pregnancy.

Follows abandonment of multi-year checkoff effort.

Plant is about one-third the size of a typical corn stalk.