Feed & Grain StaffFrom the Author - Page 225Grain Dust Explosion and Fire PreventionGrain silo fire at Dakota Mill & Grain in Rapid CityStructure fire at Dakota Mill & Grain began in a conveyor belt.Worker Safety8 hospitalized after lightning strike at Central Valley Ag grain elevatorA lightning strike at CVA's new grain elevator construction site in Shelby, Nebraska, sent eight employees from McPherson Concrete to the hospital.Mergers & AcquisitionsRichardson International enters malt market through acquisitionRichardson International has acquired UK-based Anglia Maltings to help meet the growing global demand for malting barley.CommoditiesCorn planting surges by 6% while soybean area declines by 5%Acreage report reveals a significant increase in corn planting across the United States compared to the previous year.Worker SafetyStudy sheds light on safety challenges in agricultural confined spacesPurdue University's study aims to raise awareness, inform prevention strategies, and guide policymakers to enhance safety regulations.Grain Trade & ExportReport: Black Sea grain shipments benefit ChinaAccording to the UN, one-quarter of all grain and oilseed volumes shipped under the Black Sea Grain Initiative were destined for the People’s Republic of China.CommoditiesUSDA: Corn, soybean ratings sink to lowest in decadesWorst U.S. Midwest drought since 2012 continues to expand and impact corn and soybean crops.Grain Trade & ExportMexico to implement 50% tariff on white corn importsThe 50% import tax will be in place until December 31.Legislative NewsBipartisan bill focuses on U.S. commodities to combat global hungerThe American Farmers Feed the World Act of 2023 is designed to keep the "food" in America’s international food aid programs.Legislative NewsEPA biomass-based diesel standards fall below current productionOilseed and biofuel groups express disappointment, saying rule does not reflect investment, growth potential.Worker Safety1 dead, 1 injured in Minnesota grain bin accidentA 26-year-old man is dead after a grain bin accident in Porter, Minnesota.CommoditiesNot much action in USDA's June WASDE reportThere's plenty of time for volatility over the coming months as the growing season continues, notes Barchart.Previous PagePage 225 of 268Next Page
