Feed & Grain StaffFrom the Author - Page 167Association NewsUSGC hosts Japanese feed grain buyersThe tour reinforced the long-standing trade partnership and built trust with the next generation of Japanese agricultural leaders.Business & MarketsModest increase in US hog inventoryMarket hogs accounted for 70.4 million, while breeding inventories reached 6.04 million.Grain Trade & ExportWheat sales hit marketing-year low as soybeans show resilienceCotton and soybean oil faced steep declines, and beef and pork sales dipped amid global demand concerns.CommoditiesIntensifying drought worsens pasture and crop conditionsNearly half of the nation’s rangeland and pastures now rated in very poor to poor condition.Grain ElevatorsAg Innovation Campus ceases operations after financial hurdlesAIC aimed to boost Minnesota's agricultural sector, particularly in soybean products, but was unable to sustain its operations.Company NewsADM acquires Hungarian non-GMO crush and extraction facilityThe plant processes 700 metric tons of soybeans and corn germ daily.Grain Trade & ExportAg organizations urge President Biden to prevent port disruptionsNearly 40% of containerized agricultural exports rely on these ports, and the industry is urging swift action ahead of the labor agreement expiration.CommoditiesPurdue Researchers use AI to predict maize yieldsAI models, combined with remote sensing and genetic data, can accurately forecast crop yields and improve decision-making.Animal Feed ManufacturingVolac Wilmar launches Mega-Fat 70 to boost feed mill efficiencyThe calcium salt formulation remains stable during pellet production, ensuring quality feed, especially in warmer conditions.Business & MarketsUSDA announces funding to strengthen global food securityThe funding will provide U.S.-grown commodities to nine countries to support school meals, literacy and agricultural development.CommoditiesGrowth Energy applauds Farmer First Fuel Incentives ActThe bipartisan bill aims to extend the 45Z clean fuels tax credit for seven more years beyond its 2027 expiration.TransportationGrain Workers Union issues strike notices to Vancouver terminalsThese terminals handle 52% of Canada's grain exports, and a strike could cause an estimated $35 million in losses each day.Previous PagePage 167 of 267Next Page
