Feed & Grain StaffFrom the Author - Page 151Business & MarketsBiofuel groups challenge venue for small refinery exemption casesGrowth Energy and RFA argue for D.C. Circuit jurisdiction in EPA refinery exemption denials, citing need for national uniformity in RFS program.Grain Trade & ExportJapanese media explores US ethanol industry as Japan eyes E10 by 2030USGC hosts key Japanese journalists to showcase ethanol production and benefits, supporting Japan's ambitious biofuel targets.SafetyOvernight blaze destroys Red Star Feed in Corning, IowaFrigid temperatures complicate firefighters' efforts as multiple buildings affected; no injuries reported.Company NewsGROWMARK announces four key executive appointmentsBrad Drake, Jeff Lynch, Matt Lurkins and Karmy Kays to assume top roles as company prepares for next phase of growth.Company NewsThe Andersons restructures to two-segment modelWeston Heide and Mark Simmons named Executive VPs to lead Agribusiness and Renewables segments, effective January 2025.Business & MarketsSmall family farms dominate US agriculture, but large farms lead in production valueUSDA report reveals 86% of farms are small family operations, while large-scale farms account for 48% of total production value.Grain Trade & ExportUSDA slashes US corn ending stocks as exports and ethanol demand surgeCorn exports forecast raised by 150 million bushels; ethanol use up 50 million bushels amid strong domestic and foreign demand.Grain Trade & ExportUS wheat exports surge 20%, but still trail global competitorsUSDA raises export forecast to 23.5 million metric tons; Russia remains top exporter despite quota restrictions.Grain Facility Renovations & BuildsSoybean farmers back The Andersons' $275,000 Houston Port expansion for meal exportsCoalition of soybean organizations funds pre-engineering costs to boost export capacity, diversify supply chain and tap new international markets.TransportationUS grain shipments face rail and barge slowdownsUSDA report shows strong overseas demand for corn, while domestic grain carloads drop 24% week-over-week; diesel prices continue 52.9-cent year-over-year decline.Business & MarketsNebraska faces water restrictions as California reservoirs overflowLatest U.S. Drought Monitor reveals a tale of two extremes: water scarcity in the Midwest while Western reservoirs reach above-average levels.Grain Trade & ExportUS corn exports hit marketing-year high, while wheat and soybean sales plummetUSDA report shows corn shipments up 28% from 4-week average; wheat sales down 23% and soybean sales drop 49% week-over-week.Previous PagePage 151 of 267Next Page
