Feed & Grain StaffFrom the Author - Page 168InitiativesPurdue University and Bayer launch coalition for sustainable agricultureThe coalition will focus on regenerative farming practices that enhance biodiversity and ecosystem resilience.Grain Supply ChainDrought conditions worsen, impacting key agricultural areasKey agricultural regions are facing soil moisture shortages and flash droughts, impacting crops and livestock.CommoditiesUS cattle on feed up 1 percent from last yearAugust placements totaled 1.98 million head while fed cattle marketings reached 1.82 million, a 4% drop.Company NewsVita Plus appoints vice president of manufacturing and transportationAric Dieter will lead efforts to optimize manufacturing and logistics, providing greater value to customers.Company NewsLouis Dreyfus Company reports strong H1 2024 resultsCEO Michael Gelchie highlighted a 19.4% growth in shipment volumes and a 30% rise in capital expenditure.Association NewsAFIA hosts successful Liquid Feed SymposiumKey topics included carbon and methane mitigation, AI in agriculture and cattle grazing techniques.Grain Facility Renovations & BuildsBartlett opens new soybean processing plant in KansasThe facility will supply soy feedstocks for vegetable oil, animal feed and renewable fuels.Carbon Emissions ReductionAhold Delhaize and General Mills partner to cut greenhouse gas emissionsThe initiative will provide financial and technical support to farmers in Kansas and Saskatchewan to implement sustainable practices.Association NewsSpeaker Applications open for GEAPS Exchange 2025With over 3,700 attendees last year, the event offers speakers valuable opportunities for exposure and networking in the grain handling industry.Grain Facility Renovations & BuildsScoular opens canola and soybean oilseed crush facilityThe plant, capable of processing 11 million bushels annually, will serve the renewable fuels and animal feed sectors.Grain Trade & ExportMixed weekly export sales: Soybeans surge, wheat and cotton declineCorn sales remained robust, with Mexico and unknown destinations driving demand.Worker SafetyFirefighters avert potential explosion at Thunder Bay grain elevatorMalfunctioning equipment and extreme heat heightened the danger of a dust explosion.Previous PagePage 168 of 267Next Page
