Feed & Grain StaffFrom the Author - Page 117Business & MarketsSmithfield Foods ends 26 hog farmer contracts, citing oversupplyCompany said industry oversupply of pork, weaker consumer demand and high feed prices factored into decision to terminate contracts.Grain Trade & ExportChina makes large US wheat purchase, first in two yearsThe last daily U.S. wheat sale to China was in July 2021.Grain Dust Explosion and Fire PreventionGrain dryer fire at Hensall Co-op in Brussels, OntarioSeveral emergency departments responded on Monday to Hensall Co-op for a grain dryer fire.CommoditiesU.S. Grains Council releases 2023/2024 Corn Quality ReportThe 13th annual survey reveals the largest U.S. corn crop had remarkably low levels of broken corn and foreign material.Business & MarketsOptimism grows among farmers as financial conditions strengthenThe latest Ag Economy Barometer survey results revealing a two-month surge in agricultural producers' sentiment.Commodities$16M grant fuels research to boost crop yields, sustainabilityLed by Kansas State University, this initiative dives deep into the relationships between agriculture management and environmental conditions.Grain Dust Explosion and Fire PreventionFire at ADM soybean processing plant in South CarolinaA swift response effort from fire departments contained the Sunday blaze.Grain Trade & ExportSecretary Vilsack addresses decline in corn exports to ChinaThe USDA unveiled the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program, a $1.2 billion plan to diversify markets.Company NewsMid Kansas Cooperative named Ag Retailer of the YearThe Agricultural Retailers Association awarded MKC with the honor during its 2023 ARA Conference & Expo.Mergers & AcquisitionsCo-Alliance, Ceres Solutions pursue merger voteBoards of both cooperatives hope to complete the merger in early 2024.CommoditiesUS canola oil consumption reaches record highTrend toward higher import numbers is driven by a strong demand for canola oil after the EPA approved the canola oil pathway for renewable diesel in December 2022.SustainabilityADM launches regenerative agriculture program in BrazilThe initiative focuses on soil health, biodiversity protection, and increased farm productivity, beginning with a pilot engaging 20 soy farmers across 20,000 hectaresPrevious PagePage 117 of 167Next Page
