Feed & Grain StaffFrom the Author - Page 58Grain Facility Renovations & BuildsLouis Dreyfus Company begins commissioning new pea protein facility in SaskatchewanThe facility will produce pea protein isolates, fiber and starch for food and industrial applications.Mergers & AcquisitionsBunge completes acquisition of IFF’s soy protein concentrate, lecithin and crush businessBunge expands ingredient portfolio to better serve food and beverage customers globally.CommoditiesSoybean crushing dips slightly in January as canola oil production risesSoybean crushing shows slight decline from December.CommoditiesCorn consumption for ethanol drops 5% in January 2026Total corn usage fell to 505 million bushels as fuel alcohol production declined from December levels.Business & MarketsKDA to host ag workforce webinar series for Kansas employersKansas agricultural employers will gain insights into hiring, compliance, and retention through a new KDA webinar series.Association NewsGROWMARK joins USGBC as new memberThe agricultural cooperative's broad retail and service footprint adds to USGBC's market development coalition.Association NewsEthanol leaders explore maritime fuel opportunities in PanamaUSGBC delegation highlights Panama’s strategic role in advancing clean marine fuels.Association NewsSoy Checkoff marks 35 years of farmer-driven industry growthThe program has helped double U.S. soybean production while creating new markets in biodiesel and expanding global exports.Association NewsArkansas rice board approves $3.08 million for 34 research projectsThe funding will support studies on irrigation efficiency, disease resistance and grain quality improvements across the state’s rice industry.Top StoryUS grain exports reach near-record levels despite transportation challengesStrong demand drives grain inspections to 141.16 million metric tons in 2025, while early 2026 data shows continued growth amid Mississippi River ice disruptions.Worker SafetyIllinois grain company faces $276,407 in penalties after worker injuryFederal safety inspectors cited Alliance Grain Co. for multiple violations after seasonal laborer suffered serious foot injury in unguarded grain bin.Grain Trade & ExportAgricultural export sales decline across major commodities in mid-FebruaryCorn, soybean and wheat export sales dropped significantly from previous week as global demand patterns shifted during the February 13-19 period.Previous PagePage 58 of 265Next Page
