Genetics, quality and sustainability also will be discussed at February event

Planted area for soybeans expected to be higher in 2024

Also will include food-grade pasta, baking labs

Two programs to use 375,000 tonnes of US supplies

But still higher than average protein content

Reflects dry weather conditions in August

Combines slowed by fog, rain, humidity

Durum yield forecast at 43.9 bpa.

Estimate falls to 49.9 bushels per acre.

Planting issues, spotty rains make for high variability.