Feed & Grain StaffFrom the Author - Page 188Business & MarketsUS farmers' outlook improves in MayThe Index of Future Expectations rose to 117, indicating positive future outlooks, while the Current Conditions Index improved slightly.Animal Feed ManufacturersFDA approves Elanco's methane-reducing feed additive for dairy cattleBovaer could lead to environmental benefits equivalent to removing over 285,000 cars from the road annually if used by one million cows.Grain Supply ChainUSDA reports April 2024 grain crushings and co-products productionThe report indicates a noticeable 11% month-over-month decrease in total corn consumption for alcohol and other uses.CommoditiesUSDA reports decline in oilseed crushings and oil productionKey details show a 13% drop in crude soybean oil production from March and a 6% decrease from April last year.Mycotoxin Management2023 world mycotoxin dataThe survey highlights the widespread presence of fusarium toxins, with 9.8 out of 10 samples contaminated.Expert InsightsPodcast discusses biosecurity and facility inspectionsRecent Feed & Grain Podcast episodes cover vehicle biosecurity for feed mills and the newest technology in concrete structure inspections.Grain Supply ChainWeather events impact agriculture across US regionsWith a mix of severe weather from rain to record warmth, regional effects vary widely.Company NewsColumbia Grain International launches seed and agronomy programThis program responds to the growing need for expert agronomic guidance and high-quality seeds.CommoditiesUSDA offers assistance to Iowa farmers impacted by extreme weatherImpacted individuals are encouraged to report damages to their local USDA Service Center to access recovery programs.Grain Trade & ExportUSDA export sales highlights for week ending May 23, 2024Corn sales dipped slightly with strong buying from Mexico and Spain, while soybean transactions saw an uptickGrain Trade & ExportInternational Grains Council reports drop in global grain productionAdjustment leads to an anticipated decline in closing stocks, positioning them at 580 million metric tons.Grain Trade & ExportUSDA reports steady US ag exports in 2024Despite steady exports, certain sectors like grains, feeds and oilseeds face declines due to competitive international markets.Previous PagePage 188 of 267Next Page
