Feed & Grain StaffFrom the Author - Page 147Grain Trade & ExportUS agricultural exports hit marketing-year lows across multiple commoditiesUSDA report reveals significant declines in wheat, corn, rice and soybean sales for the week ending January 2, 2025.Business & MarketsLongshoremen and Maritime Alliance reach tentative six-year contract agreementDeal averts potential East and Gulf Coast port shutdowns, NGFA applauds compromise.Company NewsCHS reports first quarter fiscal 2025 resultsNet income drops to $244.8 million as energy and agriculture sectors face headwinds.InitiativesUSDA and Iowa State University use AI to tackle cow methane emissionsResearchers harness generative AI to accelerate search for eco-friendly solutions in animal agriculture.Business & MarketsWinter storms bring mixed blessings for US farmersWinter wheat prospects improve in Kansas, while California fruit and nut growers face worsening drought.CommoditiesUSDA releases three new rice germplasm lines with enhanced traitsARS announces availability of blast-resistant, low-chalk rice varieties with improved milling quality and yield potential.TransportationUS grain export sales decline sharply, transportation metrics show mixed resultsWeekly USDA report reveals significant drops in corn, soybean, and wheat sales, while barge movements surge year-over-year.Business & MarketsUSDA and USTR appoint 53 members to agricultural trade advisory committeesNew appointees to serve until 2028, providing insights on U.S. trade policy and negotiating objectives across seven committees.Packaging SystemsdynaPAL™ Industrial RobotIntegrate with upstream and downstream equipment to increase throughputGrain Trade & ExportUS ethanol exports shatter annual record in 2024Shipments reach 1.72 billion gallons through November, surpassing previous high with Canada emerging as top destination.Business & MarketsUSDA opens applications for 1890 National Scholars ProgramFull-ride scholarships and career opportunities available for students pursuing agriculture and related fields.Animal Feed ManufacturingPennsylvania's Moyer and Son Feed Mill to close after 155 yearsFamily-owned company cites financial challenges, shifts focus to growing home services divisions.Previous PagePage 147 of 267Next Page
