Feed & Grain Staff

US crop prices rise amid production shifts

The Agriculture Department raised price forecasts for major crops Thursday while cutting production estimates for corn and cotton.

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Grain Facility Renovations & Builds

CHS to build $700M soybean plant in Wisconsin

Farmer-owned cooperative will process 80 million bushels annually at new Evansville facility.

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Ever.Ag taps new chief executive

Rhonda Bassett-Spiers will lead the agriculture technology company as it expands its software and AI solutions.

CTB names two to new positions

Company announces promotions in Latin America sales and customer fulfillment roles.

Association News

Japanese regulators tour US corn facilities

Two delegations visited farms, biotech companies and government agencies to review safety protocols and quality standards.

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CN seeks conditions in UP-Norfolk Southern deal

Railroad aims to preserve competition in Midwest markets as merger review proceeds.

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Grain Trade & Export

US wheat sales hit marketing year low

Corn and soybean exports show strength as new marketing year begins, while wheat net sales drop 38% from previous week.

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Bayer and Neste partner on winter canola biofuel

The deal supports renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel production in the Southern Great Plains.

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Grain Trade & Export

Soybean shipping costs climb for US and Brazil

Rising fuel prices and weather disruptions drove up transportation costs for American and Brazilian soybean exporters in early 2026.

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Rail grain shipments climb year over year

U.S. grain transportation showed mixed results across different modes during the first week of September.

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Business & Markets

Drought expands across Midwest, High Plains

Flash drought conditions intensify as temperatures soar 10-15 degrees above normal in central U.S.

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Association News

Iowa corn association sets 2026 policy priorities

More than 130 farmer delegates met Tuesday to shape the organization’s legislative agenda for the coming year.

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