Feed & Grain StaffFrom the Author - Page 118Grain Trade & ExportUS soybean export costs rise, Brazil sees decline in first quarter 2025Transportation challenges and market shifts impact global soybean trade competitiveness.CommoditiesUS agricultural exports show mixed trends across commoditiesWheat sales decline while corn and soybean meal see increases, USDA report reveals.Business & MarketsUSDA announces key appointmentsNew state directors and a deputy under secretary will lead Farm Service Agency, Rural Development and Food and Nutrition Service initiatives.CommoditiesMay rains ease drought conditions in Northeast and PlainsRecent precipitation brought relief to some agricultural regions, while drought intensified or developed in key Midwestern states and the Pacific Northwest.TransportationUS grain transportation shows mixed trends amid steady rail volumesBarge movements decrease weekly while ocean vessel activity rises; diesel prices continue downward trend.Association NewsNGFA opposes 24/7 futures tradingAssociation warns extended hours would increase costs and volatility without benefits.Business & MarketsUSDA announces $21 million investment to combat screwwormPartnership with Mexico strengthens efforts to eradicate pest and protect U.S. livestock.CommoditiesUS corn planting nears completion, soybean progress lagsFavorable weather conditions boost corn emergence, while soybean planting faces delays in some regions.Association NewsWomen in Agribusiness launches member webinar series on ag marketsInaugural session to focus on 2025 economic shifts, trade policy and commodity flows.Company NewsGeorgia Ports Authority launches trucker app to streamline Savannah port operationsNew mobile tool aims to improve efficiency and reduce turn times for drivers handling agricultural and other cargoes.Association NewsUSGC supports Central American E10 blending targets at bioeconomy conferenceU.S. Grains Council engages with regional stakeholders as countries like Costa Rica aim for 2026 implementation.TransportationUS grain transport costs to Mexico show mixed Q1 2025 resultsWaterborne rates for corn and soybeans fell quarter-over-quarter, while land transport costs rose, impacting overall landed costs and export volumes, USDA reports.Previous PagePage 118 of 267Next Page
