Feed & Grain StaffFrom the Author - Page 160Grain Trade & ExportSoybean exports increase but wheat and corn sales dropNotable highlights include record rice exports to Mexico and Haiti, despite low sales, and strong demand for pork and hides.Company NewsCargill to close 88-year-old Ferndale, Washington, animal nutrition plantThe closure impacts 12 local jobs, with Cargill actively supporting affected employees in relocation efforts.Animal Feed ManufacturingPrestige Feed reaches interim agreement with city amid odor complaintsEffective immediately, Prestige will halt operations if odors exceed set standards, with limited machinery use from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.Worker SafetyMFA faces fines after OSHA cites safety violations in engulfment incidentOSHA’s findings highlight failures in safety protocols, including neglecting a bin entry permit, lack of harness use and insufficient rescue equipment.Grain Facility Renovations & BuildsBühler opens Grain Innovation Center to drive sustainability and technologyBuhler Inc.Spanning 2,000 square meters, the high-tech facility offers testing, training and solutions in areas from optical sorting to protein shifting.LogisticsADM unveils digital grain elevator transportation managementThis all-in-one mobile tool provides digital dispatching, real-time tracking and automated invoicing.Grain Supply ChainCalifornia Governor Newsom orders fast-track approval for E15Studies suggesting that E15 could save Californians up to $2.7 billion annually and reduce emissions.Association NewsDr. LaKisha Odom honored with ASA Presidential Award and women in ag recognitionThese accolades celebrate her dedication to equitable food systems and her transformative influence on the global agriculture industry.CommoditiesUSDA reports slight decline in cattle on feedSeptember placements dropped 2% from last year, totaling 2.16 million head, while marketings of fed cattle saw a 2% boost.Business & MarketsSecretary Vilsack pledges long-term support for North Carolina's hurricane recoveryRelief programs include emergency loans, crop insurance assistance and housing support for farmers and rural residents.Association NewsUS and Canadian ag leaders emphasize unified approach to tradeWith a pivotal USMCA review approaching, delegates committed to strengthening agricultural ties and addressing shared challenges.Grain Handling & ProcessingKansas to release updated Grain Elevator Valuation Guide for 2025The new guide incorporates major updates, including refreshed cost tables, revised sales data approaches and increased depreciation allowances.Previous PagePage 160 of 267Next Page
