Feed & Grain StaffFrom the Author - Page 132Business & MarketsClean fuels industry urges EPA to increase renewable fuel volumes for 2026Coalition of agricultural and biofuel groups calls for 5.25 billion gallon target for biomass-based diesel.Grain Trade & ExportCorn and soybean transportation costs show mixed trends in Q4 2024Gulf route sees increases while Pacific Northwest route experiences decreases.CommoditiesUS sorghum quality exceeds No. 1 grade requirements for sixth consecutive yearUSGC report highlights high standards of 2024/25 crop for international buyers.Company NewsNutrien Ag Solutions opens new Innovation Farm facility in Champaign, IllinoisResearch hub aims to accelerate adoption of agricultural technology and whole acre solutions.Business & MarketsUS cattle on feed inventory drops 2% from previous yearUSDA report shows decline in placements and marketings for February 2025.CommoditiesUS corn export quality exceeds grade standards, new report showsUSGC study finds 2024/2025 corn crop maintains high quality through export channels.Grain Trade & ExportUS grain export sales and transportation show mixed trendsRail and barge movements increase, while ocean vessel loadings decline.TransportationFederal Maritime Commission launches investigation into global shipping chokepointsAgency seeks public input on transit constraints affecting US foreign trade.Company NewsBenson Hill files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, seeks sale of businessSeed innovation company cites industry challenges and financial constraints as reasons for restructuring.Grain Trade & ExportUS wheat export sales hit marketing-year low, corn sales surgeCorn exports to Japan and unknown destinations show a significant increase, while wheat faces reductions.Business & MarketsDust storms and wildfires ravage Southern Plains crops as drought intensifiesCalifornia's snowpack brings hope for irrigation, but farmers in Texas and Oklahoma face dire conditions as extreme weather takes its toll.Carbon Emissions ReductionStudy shows significant environmental improvements in US wheat productionLife cycle analysis reveals reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, energy and water use over 40-year period.Previous PagePage 132 of 267Next Page
