Feed & Grain StaffFrom the Author - Page 187Legislative NewsHouse subcommittee approves bill to reinstate reportsThis directive reverses NASS's earlier decision to cut these reports due to budget restrictions.CommoditiesUSDA forecasts increase in winter wheat productionTotal production is set to rise by 2% from the previous year to 1.28 billion bushelsAssociation NewsSoy Transportation Coalition promotes soy-based lubricant padsThis initiative aims to diversify soybean markets and enhance environmental sustainability by replacing traditional petroleum-based lubricants.SafetyNo injuries reported in Tyson grain storage facility collapseStructural engineers are investigating to determine the precise cause of the collapse.CommoditiesMajor drought improvement in Great Plains and Mississippi ValleyThe Midwest and High Plains are mostly recovering well, with only minor exceptions.Association NewsKansas Grain and Feed Association awards $30,000 in scholarshipsThis initiative is part of KGFA’s commitment to fostering the next generation of agricultural leaders.Company NewsBASF introduces Nemasphere for soybean cyst nematode managementBASFThe trait, which produces the novel Cry14 protein, disrupts the nutrient uptake of nematodes, leading to significant reductions in SCN populations.Grain Facility Renovations & BuildsSouth Carolina Farm Bureau breaks ground on elevator expansionThis project aims to nearly double the facility's grain storage capacity and add essential infrastructure.SafetyMill explosion at Son-D-Farms causes minimal damage, no injuriesThe incident, which occurred during welding operations on the grain setup, led to the rapid mobilization of five local fire departmentsGrain Trade & ExportUSDA reports robust agricultural export transactions in late MayKey highlights include a notable increase in corn sales, which surged by 46% from the previous week.CommoditiesSyngenta Group opens access to genome-editing technologiesSyngenta is actively inviting academic institutions to engage with this initiative, aiming to foster global agricultural sustainability.Company NewsGROWMARK announces acquisition of AgraFormThis move aims to enhance GROWMARK's manufacturing capabilities and product lines in fungicides, insecticides and biologicals.Previous PagePage 187 of 267Next Page
