Feed & Grain StaffFrom the Author - Page 192Company NewsScoular Foundation awards $50,000 in community impact grantsThese grants aim to empower individuals and foster inclusive community development.InitiativesADM highlights 2023 sustainability achievementsHighlights notable progress in global food security, environmental stewardship, and enhancing livesGrain Trade & ExportGlobal grain highlights mixed trends for 2024/25Corn production is set to decrease slightly, yet global consumption continues to rise.Grain Trade & ExportGlobal oilseed production to hit record high in 2024/25Global oilseed production is expected to hit a new high of 687 million tons, a 4% increase from the prior year.Grain Supply ChainExperts anticipate shift from El Niño to La Niña this summerThe transition will impact precipitation, storms and temperature distributions worldwide.Grain Supply ChainUS winter wheat production sees increase in 2024 forecastHard Red Winter wheat is expected to rise by 17%, while Soft Red Winter sees a significant drop of 23%.SafetyDOL announces major restructuring of OSHA regional operationsThe strategic overhaul includes the inauguration of a new regional office in Birmingham, Alabama, and the consolidation of existing regions in the West.Association NewsAFIA commends leaving committee membersMembers drive critical legislative, regulatory and policy efforts crucial for the animal feed and pet food industries.Grain Trade & ExportUSGC boosts corn and DDGS marketing in South Korea and TaiwanInitiatives included strategic conferences and direct engagements with major buyers.Company NewsBenson Hill announces Q1 financial results and strategic shiftsThe company’s transition includes the divestiture of its Iowa soy processing facility and the retirement of $120 million in high-cost debt.Grain Supply ChainAgricultural exports show mixed performance in key commoditiesWheat and sorghum saw notable purchases, particularly from Asia and Latin America, while corn experienced a robust increase in sales.Worker SafetyOSHA advances new rule to combat workplace heat hazardsThe initiative hopes to improve worker safety amidst rising temperatures and increasing heat-related incidents nationwide.Previous PagePage 192 of 267Next Page
