Feed & Grain StaffFrom the Author - Page 45Business & MarketsHouse passes 2026 farm bill with bipartisan supportThe legislation cleared the chamber 224-200, drawing the broadest minority party support for a farm bill since 2008.Business & MarketsOklahoma State University secures $40 million for new Agronomy Discovery CenterThe state funding will modernize research facilities and strengthen OSU’s wheat breeding program.Company NewsBunge raises full-year earnings outlook after strong first quarter performanceThe agribusiness company reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.83 in the first quarter and now expects full-year adjusted EPS between $9.00 and $9.50.Grain Facility Renovations & BuildsColumbia Grain Pulse Processing Plant in Valley City, North Dakota, holds grand openingNew facility boosts local processing capacity for pulse crops, supporting North Dakota farmers and strengthening the state’s agricultural economy.Grain Facility Renovations & BuildsWisconsin secures $20 million for Manitowoc port upgrades to boost grain shipment efficiencyFunding will enhance storage, equipment, and rail connections, establishing a Midwest grain hub to support Wisconsin farmers and businesses.Company NewsCompeer launches Rooted & Rising series to support rural community revitalizationThe three-part 2026 event series aims to unite rural leaders and experts to address economic and social challenges through partnership and shared responsibility.CommoditiesSpring planting shows progress as corn and soybeans advance ahead of scheduleCorn and soybean planting outpaces five-year averages in major agricultural states, while moisture conditions and fieldwork days present ongoing challenges for producers.Grain Trade & ExportCanada ends 17-year flaxseed testing protocol with European UnionThe termination of sampling requirements removes trade barriers that have imposed costs on Canadian exporters since 2009 following genetically modified flaxseed detection.Business & MarketsPort of Duluth-Superior receives $27 million federal grant for dock infrastructure projectThe funding will support rebuilding dock walls, demolishing an old grain elevator.Company NewsBushel adds loyalty program access for agribusiness customersBushelThe software provider’s new capability allows grain and ag retail businesses to reward farmers across multiple business units while streamlining daily operations.Business & MarketsFood prices expected to rise 2.9% in 2026 as beef costs surgeForecasts show restaurant meals will increase faster than grocery prices, with beef and vegetable costs driving inflation while egg prices recover from avian flu impacts.Association NewsSorghum Checkoff refreshes brand, signals renewed producer commitmentThe update is positioned as a strategic response to evolving trade conditions and a push to broaden sorghum's relevance beyond traditional feed markets.Previous PagePage 45 of 265Next Page
