Feed & Grain StaffFrom the Author - Page 5SafetyFire contained at Hull Coop feed mill in Sheldon, IowaMultiple fire departments respond to Wednesday afternoon blaze that was limited to pellet equipment.Grain Trade & ExportOcean freight rates for grain remain below previous yearQ2 shipping costs stable quarter-to-quarter but significantly lower than 2024 levels as China’s import patterns influence global maritime market.Business & MarketsNEW Co-op agrees to $100,000 settlement for Iowa river fish killCompany will pay penalty and fund environmental project following ammonia release that affected 48 miles of waterway.Association NewsUS grain leaders discuss trade policy at USGC annual meetingFormer Sen. Stabenow emphasizes bipartisan support for agriculture amid global trade uncertainty.CommoditiesDrought conditions improve in Midwest and Plains while Pacific Northwest deterioratesWeekly drought monitor shows reservoir levels holding steady in California while Colorado River system remains below average.TransportationGrain transportation sees surge in barge movements despite rail declineWeekly USDA report shows 28% year-over-year increase in barged grain while rail shipments drop from previous week.CommoditiesUS corn export sales reach 1.9 million tons as pork jumps 85%South Korea purchases 467,000 tons of corn while Mexico leads pork demand with 23,100-ton order.Association NewsCorn Growers Association partners with ADT to clarify carbon market contractsInitiative aims to help farmers navigate complex sustainability programs with confidence.Mergers & AcquisitionsDTN acquires Canadian agtech firm Grain DiscoveryAcquisition aims to enhance digital grain trading, sustainability tracking capabilities.Business & MarketsSearch continues for three missing after Fremont, Nebraska, biofuels plant explosionMayor says effort now a recovery operation as building remains unstable.Association NewsGrain industry pushes for modernization of US inspection standardsSenate committee hears testimony on bipartisan reauthorization effort.Association NewsTrade policy experts to headline Women in Agribusiness SummitPanel features leaders from major agricultural organizations discussing market access challenges.Previous PagePage 5 of 167Next Page
