Feed & Grain StaffFrom the Author - Page 113CommoditiesUS corn and soybean export sales strengthen while rice hits marketing-year lowWeekly USDA report shows mixed performance across agricultural commodities with wheat exports steady to Taiwan and Philippines.Association NewsUS Grains Council connects African buyers with American suppliers at Ivory Coast conferenceBusiness meetings yield negotiations for more than 1,000 metric tons of corn co-products as U.S. producers seek to expand African market presence.TransportationStudy reveals shifting grain transportation patterns to feed-deficit SoutheastCommoditiesUS grain transportation shows growth across rail and ocean sectorsRail carloads increase 10 percent year-over-year while Gulf vessel loading rises 11 percent amid strong export activity.Business & MarketsDrought conditions ease in central US, intensify in WestRecent rains bring relief to farmers in Plains, Midwest; concerns grow for Western agriculture.Company NewsMagnetic Products president to retire, company names successorMagnetic Products, Inc.Kyle Rhodes to lead industrial magnetic solutions firm as Hadjinian transitions to advisory role.CommoditiesOklahoma wheat harvest concludes after drought-plagued growing seasonProduction down 44% from previous year as dry conditions severely impact yields across the state.Company NewsDodge Industrial introduces new wrap coupling with extended service lifeCoreStrike technology provides 2.5 times longer durability compared to competitor products.CommoditiesUS rice production forecast lowered amid excessive Delta rainfallCalifornia plantings increase but fail to offset reductions in southern states as USDA revises 2025/26 projections.CommoditiesUS wheat exports forecast to reach five-year high in 2025/26 marketing yearAmple domestic supplies and competitive pricing support strongest export outlook since 2020/21 despite global competition.Company NewsBushel launches AI assistant for agricultural businesses at industry conferenceBushelNew features include expanded payment options and digital quoting capabilities with contract management planned for later this year.Company NewsADM, PYCO Industries to form cottonseed processing joint venture in TexasThe partnership aims to enhance operational efficiency while maintaining customer service in Lubbock operations.Previous PagePage 113 of 266Next Page
