Feed & Grain StaffFrom the AuthorSafetyFire at Piqua COOP destroys 35 tons of grainEmergency crews extinguished a smoldering grain bin fire with no injuries reported.Association NewsUSGBC trains Vietnamese students on feed grainsSecond program at Tay Nguyen University aims to build awareness of American corn and sorghum products.Business & MarketsUS hog inventory falls 2% from last yearThe nation's swine population continues its modest decline as producers adjust to market conditions.TransportationNational Farmers Union opposes railroad merger planThe proposed consolidation would control nearly half of U.S. rail traffic, the group says.Business & MarketsFarmers urged to keep treated seed from grain supplySeed trade group reminds growers to clean equipment during harvest season.Association NewsKorean buyers tour US corn facilitiesA South Korean delegation visited American farms and export terminals to strengthen trade ties and assess supply quality.Company NewsSollio names new agriculture division chiefAlexandre St-Jacques Burke will take over leadership role in December after nearly 20 years with the cooperative.Grain Trade & ExportWheat shipping costs climb across routesTransportation expenses for wheat shipments to Japan increased from both the previous quarter and a year ago, driven by higher truck, rail and ocean freight rates.Business & MarketsDrought worsens across nation’s heartlandWisconsin records 8 inches of rain while Missouri heat breaks records and High Plains extreme drought persistsGrain Trade & ExportGrain shipments rise despite export dipRail carloads jump 16% year-over-year while ocean vessels lag behind previous year’s pace.CommoditiesWheat sales drop 18%, rice surges 49%Corn exports hit 1.9M metric tons while soybean shipments to China reach 446,800 MT in mid-September.Association NewsIowa corn growers press Congress on fuel costsIowa farmers face diesel prices near $6 per gallon as harvest begins, prompting calls for federal relief.Page 1 of 258Next Page
