Feed & Grain StaffFrom the Author - Page 165Grain ProcessingGrowth Energy celebrates milestone in expanding E15 and E85 fuel accessThis milestone will generate an additional 100 million gallons of bioethanol demand annually.Association NewsGlobal grain buyers gather in Texas for Export Exchange 2024The event aims to strengthen trade relationships and showcase the value of U.S. agriculture in meeting global demand.Company NewsBushel launches integration with AgVisionThe new system provides a unified customer portal with digital document management, push notifications, and eSign functionality.Business & MarketsUSDA announces $11 million in funding for dairy business innovationThe funding aims to spur innovation and economic growth in the dairy sector by providing technical and financial assistance.Business & MarketsUSDA ramps up aid for rural communities hit by Hurricane HeleneWith emergency programs, crop insurance payouts and rural development aid in place, the USDA is working to ensure a swift recovery.CommoditiesUSGC study on US corn’s efficiency advantages in feed millingInitial lab results reveal that U.S. corn’s softer endosperm reduces energy costs and boosts digestibility in poultry and swine diets.Company News+The program includes an immersive game, “HARVEST: From Seed to Success,” where students role-play as farmers making key decisions.Grain ProcessingADM shutters Iowa soybean plant, tightening soymeal supplyThe closure, which follows a consent decree for air quality compliance, has sparked concerns among farmers and traders.Regulatory UpdatesOSHA launches safety initiative for Missouri’s grain handling industryThe program aims to reduce risks such as engulfment, fires, and equipment entanglements.Business & MarketsEast and Gulf Coast ports reopen with tentative agreement to end strikeThe agreement extends the labor contract until January 15, 2025, allowing continued negotiations.SafetyOSHA cites Nebraska grain cooperative for life-threatening hazardsThe violations include unsafe grain dust accumulations and faulty dust control systems, putting workers at risk of fires and explosions.Business & MarketsCargill workers strike at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, corn milling plantThe union is demanding better wages and working conditions, while Cargill maintains it has offered a “fair and competitive” package.Previous PagePage 165 of 267Next Page
