Feed & Grain StaffFrom the Author - Page 58Business & MarketsUSDA ramps up aid for rural communities hit by Hurricane HeleneWith emergency programs, crop insurance payouts and rural development aid in place, the USDA is working to ensure a swift recovery.CommoditiesUSGC study on US corn’s efficiency advantages in feed millingInitial lab results reveal that U.S. corn’s softer endosperm reduces energy costs and boosts digestibility in poultry and swine diets.Company News+The program includes an immersive game, “HARVEST: From Seed to Success,” where students role-play as farmers making key decisions.Grain ProcessingADM shutters Iowa soybean plant, tightening soymeal supplyThe closure, which follows a consent decree for air quality compliance, has sparked concerns among farmers and traders.Regulatory UpdatesOSHA launches safety initiative for Missouri’s grain handling industryThe program aims to reduce risks such as engulfment, fires, and equipment entanglements.Business & MarketsEast and Gulf Coast ports reopen with tentative agreement to end strikeThe agreement extends the labor contract until January 15, 2025, allowing continued negotiations.SafetyOSHA cites Nebraska grain cooperative for life-threatening hazardsThe violations include unsafe grain dust accumulations and faulty dust control systems, putting workers at risk of fires and explosions.Business & MarketsCargill workers strike at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, corn milling plantThe union is demanding better wages and working conditions, while Cargill maintains it has offered a “fair and competitive” package.PodcastsPossible economic impacts of the port strike [Podcast]From supply chain disruptions to inflation risks, they analyze the potential short- and long-term impacts on agriculture and beyond.Association NewsCurt Jones honored with Iowa Corn lifetime achievement awardJones’s contributions have set a strong foundation for future innovation and growth in Iowa’s corn industry.CommoditiesMissouri researcher aims to develop drought-resistant soybeansThe project aims to enhance the crop’s water retention and cooling mechanisms, supporting Missouri farmers in facing unpredictable weather.Animal Feed ManufacturingAAFCO weighs proposal for new animal food ingredient review pathwayThe proposal aims to replace the discontinued Ingredient Definition Request system with a more streamlined process.Previous PagePage 58 of 160Next Page
