Feed & Grain StaffFrom the AuthorAssociation NewsNew Zealand, Thailand pork leaders tour US farmsInternational delegation visits Iowa facilities to study American production methods and corn co-products.Company NewsAgricultural terminal officially opens in Picton, OntarioParrish & Heimbecker Limited and Picton Terminals launched a new bulk grain facility in Prince Edward County to serve eastern Ontario farmers.Company NewsBern Aqua becomes Belgium’s first BAP-certified feed producerADM subsidiary earns third-party certification for its Olen facility, marking a milestone for responsible aquaculture in the region.Grain Trade & ExportUSDA lowers wheat production forecastThe Agriculture Department reduced its U.S. wheat production estimate while projecting higher global output, driven by increased crops in Russia, Turkey and Ukraine.Association NewsJapanese journalists tour US biofuel sitesThe U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council hosted Japanese business reporters to examine bioethanol production for sustainable marine fuel.Grain Trade & ExportUS corn exports up 19% from averageCorn shipments rose 19 percent from the four-week average while wheat sales for the new marketing year reached 666,300 metric tons.TransportationRail grain shipments jump 32% from last yearU.S. Class I railroads originated significantly more grain carloads while diesel fuel prices remained sharply elevated compared to last year.CommoditiesDrought eases in Plains, worsens in MinnesotaSummer thunderstorms brought relief to parts of the Great Plains while Minnesota experienced significant deterioration, marking a notable shift in Midwest drought conditions.Company NewsAGI invests in Kansas grain bin productionAGI - Ag Growth InternationalThe 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.Company NewsAgtegra Cooperative names two executivesThe agricultural cooperative announced two leadership appointments to oversee agronomy strategy and southern regional operations.Latest NewsRail industry to meet in WisconsinThe Midwest Association of Rail Shippers will host executives from federal agencies and major railroads at its summer meeting in Lake Geneva.Business & MarketsIllinois University trade centers explore partnershipTwo Illinois centers are discussing ways to help regional companies access international markets in biofuels and agricultural technology.Page 1 of 232Next Page
