Feed & Grain StaffFrom the Author - Page 215Business & MarketsUSDA and USTR seeking applications for Agricultural Trade Advisory CommitteesThe application process encourages applicants from all backgrounds to contribute to the committees' mission of ensuring trade policies align with specific commodity sectors' interests and needs.CommoditiesDespite declining inflation expectations, US farmer sentiment holds steadyWorries about input costs countered declining inflation expectations in the most recent Ag Economy Barometer report.CommoditiesNorthern Soy Marketing delegation promotes global demand for soybeansThe delegation will engage with purchasers, nutritionists, and industry players to foster relationships, explore export opportunities and enhance the profitability of soybean producers.Company NewsCGB Enterprises makes strategic investment in J&J BaggingThe collaboration between these two industry leaders promises enhanced growth, innovation and market expansion.TransportationHighlights from the weekly Grain Transportation ReportReport highlights Panama Canal expanding transits, Landus boosted storage and RAISE Grants that foster infrastructure growth.Association NewsLegislative Action Day registration openThe event's packed schedule includes legislative previews, issue updates, personal legislator visits and committee hearings.SustainabilityUSDA to fill more Climate Change Fellows positionsThe USDA will use funds from the REAP to hire 40 new Climate Change Fellows to satisfy increasing demands for clean energy grants by small-scale producers.Grain Trade & ExportComparing the Brazil and US soybean marketsA USDA report analyzes the countries differences in production, marketing costs and export competitiveness.Company NewsSukup Manufacturing acquires Ramco InnovationsSukup Innovations aims to set new industry standards, delivering high-tech solutions while preserving Ramco's Midwest operations.Grain Trade & ExportFAS virtual trade mission spurs success in Chilean marketThe Foreign Agricultural Service pioneers virtual trade missions, facilitating strategic partnerships like Hormel Foods' collaboration with Nutrisco in Chile.Mergers & AcquisitionsRiver Valley Cooperative acquires Rumbold and Kuhn's assetsRiver Valley Cooperative is set to acquire the commercial grain assets along with the transportation assets of Rumbold and Kuhn.Animal Feed ManufacturingUS Cattle on feed inventory surges to 12 million headReflects 3% year-on-year growth and positive industry trendsPrevious PagePage 215 of 267Next Page
