More than half the crop has reached maturity.

Soybean crop condition has deteriorated modestly.

Global soybean ending stocks up from a year ago.

Hot, dry weather is causing concerns.

Only transportation costs and medical care have risen faster than food prices.

Weather in the Corn Belt has been favorable for the corn crop.

Food manufacturers are influenced by new knowledge about what constitutes a healthy diet.

Crop reaching the silking stage has soared.

Precipitation and cool temperatures led to a different growing season in 2013.

Most corn crops are in good-to-excellent condition.