Feed & Grain StaffFrom the Author - Page 153SafetyMassive blaze destroys grain elevator in Philip, South DakotaA multi-county emergency response contained the fire and prevented it from spreading to nearby residences.CommoditiesWestern snowpack good for spring irrigationThe Southeast and South are experiencing expanding drought conditions.Company NewsKalmbach Feeds raises $100,000 for hurricane reliefIts "Bags of Hope" campaign helps support families and poultry, equine and livestock owners impacted by the devastation.Grain Trade & ExportUS corn and soybean export sales surgeWheat exports face mixed results amid global market fluctuations.Business & MarketsUSDA forecasts decline in farm sector profits for 2024Net farm income expected to fall by $6 billion, with significant decreases in crop receipts and government payments.Association NewsNGFA appoints new VP of Feed and SustainabilityDr. Berit Linnehan Foss to lead feed policy, regulatory advocacy and sustainability efforts.Grain Handling & ProcessingGrain elevator fire contained in northwest MinnesotaNo one injured in the early morning blaze, and the cause still under investigation.Business & MarketsPrestige Feed Products to relocate amid ongoing odor disputePrestige Feed Products announced plans to move operations within six months, potentially resolving a long-standing legal battle with Mount Prospect, Illinois.Grain MerchandisingUSDA reports surge in soybean and canola crushingMeanwhile, animal fat markets show mixed results.CommoditiesCorn use for fuel alcohol rises 3%While fuel alcohol production saw a modest increase, beverage alcohol use dropped significantly.SafetyEmployee rescued from grain bin in Mooreton, North DakotaMultiple emergency agencies collaborated to save the worker entrapped up to their shouldersCompany NewsMinnesota’s West Central Ag Services approves CHS mergerMore than 70% of members voted in favor, creating the new company, CHS West CentralPrevious PagePage 153 of 267Next Page
