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Japanese journalists tour US biofuel sites

The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council hosted Japanese business reporters to examine bioethanol production for sustainable marine fuel.

Recently, the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) led a group of Japanese journalists to Illinois and Texas to improve their understanding of sustainable marine fuel (SMF). The team also visited Paul and Donna Jeschke's farm in Mazon, IL to learn about the sustainable production practices of U.S. corn that underscore the environmental utility of SMF.

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Thermal Performance and Gearbox Selection for Grain Handling Applications

SEW-EURODRIVE, Inc.

SEW-EURODRIVE’s Austin Burdette discusses heat challenges in grain handling gearboxes and how proper thermal management can reduce downtime and extend equipment life.

Thermal Performance and Gearbox Selection for Grain Handling Applications

Grain Trade & Export

US corn exports up 19% from average

Corn shipments rose 19 percent from the four-week average while wheat sales for the new marketing year reached 666,300 metric tons.

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Rail grain shipments jump 32% from last year

U.S. Class I railroads originated significantly more grain carloads while diesel fuel prices remained sharply elevated compared to last year.

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AGI invests in Kansas grain bin production

AGI - Ag Growth International

The company will add U.S. manufacturing of 4-inch corrugated farm grain bins at its Clay Center facility, with production expected to begin in spring 2027.

Agtegra Cooperative names two executives

The agricultural cooperative announced two leadership appointments to oversee agronomy strategy and southern regional operations.

Rail industry to meet in Wisconsin

The Midwest Association of Rail Shippers will host executives from federal agencies and major railroads at its summer meeting in Lake Geneva.

Business & Markets

Illinois University trade centers explore partnership

Two Illinois centers are discussing ways to help regional companies access international markets in biofuels and agricultural technology.

(Left) Praveen V. Vadlani, PhD, MBA, NCERC Executive Director and Schneidine Louis, MIB, CGBP, Director of the Illinois SBDC International Trade Center at SIUE

BASF launches drought-tolerant canola hybrid

The company’s InVigor Gold L322 targets arid growing conditions where traditional canola varieties struggle to perform.

BASF introduces InVigor Gold L322, the first hybrid released in BASF’s breakthrough innovation in canola seed.

Association News

AFIA recognizes outgoing committee members

The American Feed Industry Association thanks dozens of industry professionals who completed three-year committee service terms.

COFCO signs sustainable soy deal with Thailand

The agricultural trader expands certified sustainable soybean trade with one of Thailand’s largest vegetable oil producers.

Cofco And Thanakorn Agree To Expand Sustainable Soy Trade

Feed Mill Renovations & Builds

Clark’s Feed Mill begins major concrete pour for new mill

Family-owned feed operation reaches critical construction phase on 120-foot tower after nearly a century in business.

COFCO standard gains aquaculture recognition

The Aquaculture Stewardship Council adds COFCO International’s certification to its accepted feed ingredient schemes list.

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