Feed & Grain StaffFrom the Author - Page 4Business & MarketsArtist transforms historic North Dakota grain silos with massive muralFormer Union Silos in Minot, North Dakota become canvas for community identity in project costing $350,000.Animal Feed ManufacturingAFIA opens registration for Equipment Manufacturers ConferenceAnnual event to focus on workforce protection strategies for feed industry professionals.TransportationBNSF Railway opens new intermodal facility in Salt Lake CityPublic-private partnership aims to strengthen supply chains and boost Utah’s position in global logistics network.Company NewsADM reports lower second quarter earnings, tightens full-year outlookAgricultural giant cites policy uncertainty affecting biofuel margins while making progress on operational improvements.Company NewsBayer raises 2025 guidance on strong pharmaceutical performanceGerman company increases sales and earnings forecast while addressing ongoing litigation in the United States.CommoditiesUS corn crop development lags behind average paceUSDA report shows 88 percent of the corn crop silking across major producing states, with significant regional variations.Association NewsU.S. Grains Council changes name to include bioproducts focusOrganization expands scope to emphasize ethanol and other bioproducts while maintaining 65-year legacy in global grain promotion.CommoditiesUS corn consumption for fuel alcohol rises slightly in JuneTotal corn use remains steady month-to-month while beverage alcohol production shows significant decline.Business & MarketsUS flour milling shows decline in second quarterIndustry faces challenges as wheat ground and production volumes drop below previous year levels.CommoditiesSoybean crushing declines month-to-month but shows yearly growthUSDA report reveals mixed trends across oilseed sector as canola processing surges 58 percent from May.Association NewsIllinois corn farmer elected chairman of USGCMark Wilson unveils “The Time Is Now” theme as organization faces urgent trade climate challenges.Mergers & AcquisitionsArdent Mills to acquire specialty grain facility in North DakotaPurchase of Stone Mill will expand company’s gluten-free and specialty grain capabilities to meet growing consumer demand.Previous PagePage 4 of 167Next Page
