Feed & Grain StaffFrom the Author - Page 28Association NewsEvan Dean to lead NGFA's federal advocacyEvan Dean will lead federal advocacy efforts for the grain and feed association starting July 13.Business & MarketsFarmer sentiment falls as input costs risePurdue University-CME Group survey shows producers’ outlook declining for second straight month, with 47% citing high input costs as top concern.Association NewsKansas farmer leads U.S. Wheat AssociatesGary Millershaski of Leoti, Kansas, became chairman of the organization during its annual summer board meeting in Fargo, North Dakota.TransportationPort of Galveston opens new cargo berthThe $106 million expansion project adds almost 30 acres to the facility and marks the port’s first major cargo investment in decades.Association NewsSeoul conference addresses biofuel adoptionThe U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council brought together Korean policymakers and industry leaders to discuss ethanol’s role in sustainable aviation fuel development.Association NewsCorn farmers target new fuel, product marketsNational Corn Growers Association shifts focus to aviation fuel, maritime industry and biobased materials as traditional demand stalls.Company NewsArthur Companies acquires Beach Co-opFamily-owned North Dakota firm completes purchase of 106-year-old grain and agronomy cooperative.Grain ProcessingCorn use for fuel alcohol rises 10%May consumption reaches 524 million bushels, up 5% from last year.CommoditiesSoybean crushing rises 5% from year earlierU.S. processors crushed 6.39 million tons of soybeans in May 2026, producing 2.47 billion pounds of crude oil.Grain Trade & ExportCorn exports climb 21% from previous weekU.S. corn shipments totaled 1.82 million metric tons for the week ending June 25, with Japan and Mexico as top destinations.Business & MarketsPatches of severe drought persist across Midwest, despite rainTorrential rainfall brought relief to southern Midwest while High Plains saw patchy improvements amid continued struggles for rangeland and pastures.TransportationRail grain carloads up 8% from last yearWeekly report shows mixed transportation trends as barge movements increase and ocean rates decline.Previous PagePage 28 of 264Next Page
