Feed & Grain StaffFrom the Author - Page 169Association NewsNGFA advocates for rail growth and policy reforms in STB testimonyMike Seyfert highlighted increasing U.S. grain production and exports, urging policy changes to support growth in the freight rail industry.Regulatory UpdatesOSHA addresses Emergency Response Rule concernsThe agency is reviewing feedback from stakeholders and may consider excluding volunteer organizations.Association NewsALCIVIA donates $30,000 to equip local fire departmentsThe funds will be used to purchase vital equipment, including a grain entrapment rescue system.Mergers & AcquisitionsBay State Milling acquires a Montana oat milling facilityThe facility specializes in processing SowNaked oats, a high-protein, gluten-free variety with reduced carbon emissions.Grain Supply ChainGlobal coarse grain production declinesThe USDA forecasts higher U.S. corn and sorghum yields driven by favorable weather, while global coarse grain output falls.Grain Trade & ExportRecord US rice imports and strong soybean demand holds steadyThe USDA's latest outlooks also show a significant drop in European wheat production due to poor weather.Grain Dust Explosion and Fire PreventionOSHA cites Strauss Feeds for dust and safety violationsOSHA has proposed penalties totaling $161,332, and the company has a set period to comply.Association NewsGrowers oppose duties on 2,4-D herbicide importsThey argue that the tariffs will strain farmers who rely on imported herbicides for effective weed management.Company NewsGevo secures patent for innovative ethanol-to-olefins processThe technology allows for the direct conversion of ethanol into larger, more useful olefins in a single step.Grain Trade & ExportUSGC works with Asian wet millers to boost corn starch yieldsStudies show that U.S. corn has higher starch extractability and requires shorter steeping times.CommoditiesUSDA forecasts record corn yields amid production dipWhile corn production is expected to decline by 1% to 15.2 billion bushels, farmers anticipate record-high yields of 183.6 bushels per acre.Association NewsLeanna Nail inducted into AFIA Liquid Feed Hall of FameNail played a pivotal role in shaping the liquid feed industry, including organizing annual symposiums and establishing the Hall of Fame itself.Previous PagePage 169 of 267Next Page
