Recent droughts over the last three years affect overall agricultural production.

Corn, barley and rye production all dropped.

Local soybean demand to increase more than production can supply.

Area planted to oilseeds is projected to decline by 3.4%

Rice production lowers due to drought and saltwater intrusion.

Yields have recently improved due to better seed management.

Emergence is closer to average.

The strong El Niño phenomenon will push back the market year 2015-16 third rice crop harvest to market year 2016-17.

80% of wheat is used for food consumption in the country.

Unspecified new subsidies will be created to help support corn farmers.