Feed & Grain StaffFrom the Author - Page 54Company NewsLouis Dreyfus Company reports $53.2 billion in net salesLDC expands processing capacity across North America, South America and Asia with $1.99 billion in capital expenditures during 2025.Company NewsDyna-Gro Seed farmers win 58 national and state yield awards across corn, wheat and sorghumNutrien Ag Solutions recognizes growers from 16 states for outstanding performance in 2025 national yield competitions.CommoditiesAgricultural coalition urges Trump administration to finalize renewable fuel standard volumesIndustry groups representing biomass-based diesel value chain emphasize policy certainty needed to strengthen energy security and stabilize fuel costs.Business & MarketsSouth Dakota approves $1.8 million in grants for ethanol and agricultural infrastructure projectsBoard of Economic Development funding supports Dakota Ethanol production expansion and Agtegra Cooperative feed mill and fertilizer operations across five communities.SafetyUS grain dust explosions decline in 2025 but fatalities and injuries increaseSeven incidents across grain elevators, feed mills and processing facilities resulted in 10 injuries and four deaths.Grain ElevatorsWindstorm destroys roof of century-old grain elevator in Reed Point, MontanaHistoric landmark that drew photographers and served as community icon suffers severe damage as powerful winds tear off top structure.Business & MarketsPerdue extends pay and benefits for workers following February explosionThe North Carolina facility remains closed as investigation continues into Feb. 21 incident that killed one worker and injured three others.CommoditiesUS sorghum exceeds No. 1 grade standards for seventh consecutive yearQuality report shows 11.6% protein content and zero tannins as samples from 18 elevators represent nearly 100% of export production.CommoditiesArgentina wheat exports surge to record 19.5 million tons as global trade reboundsU.S. wheat export commitments reach 94% of forecast with strong sales to Nigeria, Indonesia and Bangladesh driving increased shipments.Association NewsNorthern Soy Marketing delegation travels to VietnamMinnesota farmer Glen Groth leads March 16-20 trade mission with technical experts to host seminar for feed mill executives and nutritionists.Grain ProcessingUS soybean crush surges 7% in 2025 while canola processing declinesCombined North American canola crushing reaches 15.0 million tons, up slightly from 2024, as crude oil production dips less than 1%.Association NewsUSGBC targets ethanol market growth in Spain and BelgiumRegional Ethanol Manager meets with Spanish Bioethanol Association and EU stakeholders as Spain finalizes Renewable Energy Directive transposition that could boost ethanol adoption.Previous PagePage 54 of 265Next Page
