Feed & Grain StaffFrom the Author - Page 163Grain Trade & ExportUSDA forecasts 17% surge in US wheat exports for 2024/25Global rice trade is also on the rise, with India’s export policy changes boosting global availability.SafetyNo injuries reported from dust explosion in Aurora, NebraskaThe dust explosion occurred at KAAPA Partners Aurora, LLC ethanol plant, igniting in the grain handling area.Grain MerchandisingUSDA lowers 2024/25 soybean production forecastMeanwhile, U.S. canola production hits record highs, driven by rising biofuel demand, while global palm oil supplies tighten.Business & MarketsUSDA announces $233 million in hurricane relief for farmersStates like Georgia, Alabama, and Florida will receive critical financial aid to help stabilize rural communities and support recovery efforts.CommoditiesNew oat varieties developed to combat crown rust diseaseA team of ARS and university scientists has developed two new oat germplasm lines, CDL-111 and CDL-167.SafetyFire breaks out at ADM processing plant in Decatur, IllinoisWhile no injuries were reported, ADM halted corn deliveries and suspended operations in affected areas.Business & MarketsMissouri net farm income projected to decline in 2024The decline is attributed to lower crop receipts and reduced crop acreage, though it remains the fourth-highest in state history.Association NewsEric Snodgrass to deliver keynote at Wisconsin Corn·Soy Expo 2025Snodgrass, an expert in weather risk management, will offer strategies for growers to optimize yields amid unpredictable weather.Business & MarketsCanadian business leaders urge government to protect supply chainsThe letter highlights the economic damage caused by recent strikes at major ports, railways, and waterways.Grain Supply ChainUSDA adjusts global grain production forecastsCorn production dips globally, and U.S. sorghum exports are expected to fall after a rebound.Grain Trade & ExportUSDA reports strong Chinese demand for cottonseed importsThe global oilseeds markets are adjusting to shifts in South Korea, Indonesia, and other key regions.CommoditiesUSDA reports slight increases in corn and soybean productionDespite favorable yields, lower corn acreage and potential storm impacts may keep markets volatile.Previous PagePage 163 of 267Next Page
