Feed & Grain StaffFrom the AuthorAssociation NewsUSGBC Global Ethanol Summit to feature industry leaders as keynote speakersSkor, Cooper and Moniz will address international audience on bioethanol's role in decarbonization.Association NewsKansas Grain Sorghum Commission approves $1.56 million budget for 2026Funding to support research, market development and education amid challenging year for grower.Mergers & AcquisitionsCenterra Co-op acquires Coshocton Grain Company in strategic expansionDeal adds soybean processing plant and intermodal facility to Ohio cooperative's network.Association NewsWomen in Agribusiness awards 22 scholarships for 2025 industry summitProgram has provided $1.44 million to more than 400 female students over 13-year history.Company NewsIowa corn growers set policy priorities at annual grassroots summitMore than 130 farmer delegates tackle CRP regulations, carbon capture rights and trade issues.Business & MarketsEmployee sues ADM over 2023 explosion that caused severe injuriesLawsuit alleges company ignored safety regulations leading to hexane gas blast.Grain Trade & ExportWeekly export sales report shows net reductions for corn, soybeans and wheatCorn and soybean export sales show current-year cancellations amid strong future bookings.Company NewsDidion Foundation golf outing raises $120,000 for community initiativesAnnual event includes $20,000 donation to agricultural education center.Grain Trade & ExportTransportation costs for US grain to Mexico decrease in second quarterLower truck and barge rates drive down shipping expenses while farm values show mixed trends.TransportationUS grain transportation shows mixed trends as export vessel loading risesRail shipments decline while Gulf ocean vessel activity jumps 36% above last year.CommoditiesDrought intensifies across eastern US as precipitation deficits mountParts of Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire report record-low rainfall amid expanding dry condition.Company NewsLandus names Eric Heismeyer as new CEOThe former Bunge, ADM executive to lead Iowa's largest ag cooperative.Page 1 of 171Next Page