Feed & Grain StaffFrom the Author - Page 143Business & MarketsGreen Plains temporarily shuts down ethanol plant amid market pressuresMinnesota facility closure affects 55 workers as ethanol industry grapples with oversupply and pricing challenges.Company NewsCPKC reports strong Q4 2024 results, forecasts robust growth for 2025Railway giant sees revenue increase and improved operating ratio, projects 12-18% earnings growth for coming year.Business & MarketsRainfall brings relief to drought-stricken farmlandsRecent precipitation patterns offer hope for many U.S. farmers, yet some regions still grapple with persistent dry conditions.Grain Trade & ExportUS wheat and rice exports surge, while soybean sales plummetWheat sales jump 96% above average, rice up significantly; soybean exports fall 71% week-over-week.TransportationEmpty wheat ship freed from Lake Erie ice after three daysUS and Canadian Coast Guards collaborate to rescue 663-foot freighter Manitoulin, ensuring safe passage for crew.Grain Trade & ExportUSDA leads agricultural trade mission to ThailandUS agribusinesses and state representatives to explore opportunities in $1.2 billion market.Animal Feed ManufacturingBenson Hill's high protein soybean meal boosts poultry performance in trialInnovative feed solution shows 5.4% increase in broiler weight and 3.2% improvement in feed conversion.Company NewsAlltech expands mycotoxin testing program with new collaborationPartnered with Waters | VICAM to enhance on-site feed analysis capabilities set to improve mycotoxin management in agriculture.Company NewsCPM|Crown a support program for processing facilitiesLifecycle360 aims to optimize plant operations from pre-engineering to long-term maintenance.SafetyNorfolk Southern grain train derails in Portsmouth, OhioEight cars carrying soybeans overturn at private rail yard; officials cite weather as likely cause.TransportationUS grain transportation demand remains strong in Q4USDA report highlights increased rail and barge volumes, while winter weather poses early 2025 hurdles.CommoditiesGenetically engineered crops dominate US agriculture, USDA data showsAdoption rates for GE corn, cotton, and soybeans surpass 90% in 2024, highlighting continued farmer preference for biotechnology.Previous PagePage 143 of 267Next Page
