Feed & Grain StaffFrom the Author - Page 175Grain Supply ChainRail lockouts set for August 22 as Canadian talks stagnateCN and CPKC railways are on the verge of a significant disruption, with potential worker lockouts scheduled for August 22.Grain Trade & ExportUSGC promotes American DDGS at Taiwan symposiumTaiwan ranks as the 10th largest global market for U.S. DDGS.Legislative NewsUSDA announces $99.6 million for clean energy projectsThis announcement is part of a broader initiative that channels over $600 million into more than 4,500 projects nationwide.Business & MarketsUSDA announces new economic initiatives for rural and tribal communitiesWith an additional $49 million allocated, the funding will propel 59 new projects in nine states and Puerto Rico.TransportationBNSF boosts Southern Transcon route capacity with mainline improvementsThis upgrade integrates two new 20,000-foot processing tracks aimed at streamlining operations.Grain Trade & ExportWheat and rice exports up, corn and sorghum downWheat sales surged by 24%, benefiting from strong demand in markets like Mexico and Yemen.Carbon Emissions ReductionNew initiative aims to standardize land use metrics in agricultureThe initiative aims to standardize definitions, metrics and methodologies to bring clarity across the agricultural value chain.CommoditiesUSDA projects increased US soybean stocksSoybean exports are expected to climb, and the season-average price per bushel is adjusted downward.Legislative NewsUSDA seeks advisory council nominees for new greenhouse gas programThis new initiative aims to help farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners participate in voluntary environmental credit markets.Business & MarketsWildfire recovery aid offered for Eastern Oregon farmersRecovery strategies facilitated by this funding range from controlling invasive plant species and soil erosion to protecting water quality.Association NewsUSGC promotes sustainable barley production with Mexican brewersThe visit showcased the meticulous cultivation and quality assurance processes that characterize U.S. barley products.Grain Supply ChainUkraine's soybean exports set new recordsThe export surge is fueled by increased production, reaching an anticipated 6.8 million tons.Previous PagePage 175 of 267Next Page
