Feed & Grain StaffFrom the Author - Page 113Company NewsBayer Crop Science announces leadership changesBrian Naber assumes the role of North America's new commercial lead, succeeding the retiring Jackie Applegate, while Malu Nachreiner steps into the role of commercial lead for the Asia Pacific region.Grain Facility Renovations & BuildsPorts of Indiana-Mount Vernon concludes infrastructure overhaulThe $1.2 million upgrade represents the most significant annual capital investment at the port since 2020.Mergers & AcquisitionsCeres Solutions and Co-Alliance memberships approve mergerThe merger, effective March 1, aims to change the agricultural and energy sectors across Indiana, Ohio, Michigan and Illinois.Association NewsAFIA secures $170,000 in funding for market access initiativesThe funding's focus includes expanding opportunities and supporting the export of U.S. animal food products to key markets like Vietnam and China.Company NewsMotion names Chris Cleland as Senior Vice PresidentWith a diverse background encompassing consulting, strategy, marketing, branding and e-commerce, Cleland is set to lead the company's strategic development.Association NewsAFIA 2024 conference schedule and online education coursesThe lineup of conferences and online education courses offers professionals in the animal feed industry opportunities for networking, insights and educational enrichmentSafetyMen rescued from grain bin in Marked Tree, ArkansasThe Thursday morning incident sparked a rapid, coordinated effort involving multiple agenciesBusiness & MarketsWorker strike at Viterra on hold pending voteThe negotiations unfold against the backdrop of the Bunge acquisition of Viterra, adding complexity to the discussions.Grain Trade & ExportUSDA prepares for trade mission to IndiaScheduled from April 22-25, 2024, the mission aims to unlock the untapped market opportunities presented by India's 1.4 billion consumersGrain Trade & ExportOutage on Columbia and Snake Rivers' navigation locksThis planned outage is essential for routine maintenance and equipment replacement.Company NewsGreenStone invests in future agricultural leadersSince 2010, they have awarded over $435,000 in scholarships, and in 2024, they are offering up to $60,000.Biotech CropsCorns' new genetic vulnerability to TolpyralateThe Agricultural Research Service uncovers a previously unknown genetic vulnerability in 49 varieties of corn, exposing them to the herbicide tolpyralate.Previous PagePage 113 of 167Next Page
