Feed & Grain StaffFrom the Author - Page 226CommoditiesNot 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.Company NewsBenson Hill CEO resigns, interim leader namedCo-founder Matt Crisp agreed to step down as company begins search for new CEO.Worker SafetyMan dies in accident at fish feed mill in Nova ScotiaThe 55-year-old was making a delivery to the facility when the accident occurred.CommoditiesUSDA forecasts record global wheat productionThe increase in global production supports higher consumption, increased trade and larger ending stocks.Grain ProcessingIowa biodiesel plant stops productionW2Fuel in Crawfordsville, Iowa, was capable of producing 10 million gallons of fuel/year.Mergers & AcquisitionsReport: Bunge sealing $30+ billion merger with ViterraTalks to merge the two companies were announced May 25.Grain Facility Renovations & BuildsCargill soybean processing project on holdFacility in Pemiscot, Missouri, was anticipated to be operational in 2026.Legislative NewsADM soybean plant fined $20K for violating air quality regulationsAccording to an administrative consent order, the company's Des Moines soybean facility exceeded allowable volumes of particulate matter and volatile organic compounds.Biotech CropsUSDA approves Bayer's shorter GM cornThe Smart Corn System is designed to produce 30% smaller corn height with the same yields.CommoditiesCorn crop condition declines with dry weatherUSDA: Weekly export inspections of corn fell to 1.180 million tonnes from 1.346 million tonnes the prior week.Grain Trade & ExportUSDA: US agricultural exports revised down $3.5BThe latest outlook from the USDA is driven by decreases in corn, wheat, beef and poultry exports.Company NewsSafeGrain, Maxi-Tronic consolidate at new facility in OhioSafeGrain, Inc.SafeGrain and Maxi-Tronic will merge under one name and one roof in a new facility.Previous PagePage 226 of 268Next Page
