Feed & Grain StaffFrom the Author - Page 38Association NewsGrains council adds three staff membersOrganization expands team with South Asia director, ethanol manager and summer intern to support growing operations.CommoditiesCorn planting reaches 86% completion nationwideRegional weather patterns create varied progress across major producing states as spring planting season advances.CommoditiesUSW hosts grain procurement course in KansasCaribbean millers learn U.S. wheat marketing system through hands-on educational program.Worker SafetyWorker escapes injury in elevator demolitionGrain elevator structure falls on excavator during Fox Valley, Saskatchewan, demolition work.Association NewsUSGBC hosts grain storage tours in MexicoU.S. council educates Mexican agri-food industry on storage best practices across three cities.Grain Trade & ExportGrain transport costs to Mexico rise in Q1First-quarter landed costs increase despite steady export volumes as weather disrupts barge operations.Company NewsWayne-Sanderson Farms backs MSU feed mill projectCompany contributes $1 million to Mississippi State University’s new poultry research facility at Leveck Animal Research Center.Business & MarketsTwo charged in California grain facility fireDistrict attorney files charges against adult and juvenile for July 4th fireworks incident that destroyed grain facility.Mergers & AcquisitionsP&H to sell grain elevator over competition concernsGrain handler agrees to sell Reford, Saskatchewan, elevator to address competition concerns in province's wheat market.Grain Trade & ExportUS corn exports surge 71% above averageWeekly grain sales show strong demand from Japan and South Korea driving market gains.CommoditiesDrought conditions worsen in High PlainsHeavy rains bring relief to some in the Midwest while conditions worsen in the High Plains.TransportationBarge grain movements jump 14% in latest weekGrain carloads dip, barge movements rise, and export sales surge in latest USDA report.Previous PagePage 38 of 265Next Page
