Project part of $1 billion investment in New Orleans-area oil processing facilities.

Initiatives enhance value chain from farmer to consumer.

CEO says company ready to capitalize on plant-based market opportunity.

Analysts expect higher prices and deeper global deficits for the cocoa industry.

Company expands North American processing operations.

USDA also seeking to expand farm income streams.

New plant expected to be largest in Canada.

Drought drives herd liquidation while pork and poultry production will see a bump in 2024.

First deliveries recently made to Europe.

Grains, oilseeds tumble; soft commodities up in 2023.