Feed & Grain StaffFrom the Author - Page 59Grain Trade & ExportGrain transportation surges with rail carloads up 46% from last yearRail and barge grain shipments rise sharply, but export sales slow down amid mixed global demand.Business & MarketsHistoric wildfires scorch High Plains as winter storms bring relief to some drought areasExtreme weather patterns across the U.S. this week brought deadly avalanches in California, record-breaking fires in Oklahoma and Kansas, and a major blizzard along the East Coast.Association NewsNCGA, Ag Data Transparent release transparency principles for agricultural carbon programsIndustry-backed initiative aims to standardize transparency expectations as carbon programs compete for farmer participation.Business & MarketsUS ethanol industry sets production record while boosting economy in 2025Record ethanol production hits 16.4 billion gallons, supporting over 315,000 jobs and contributing $50 billion to the economy.Association NewsSoy symposium to highlight economic advances in pig nutritionThe March event will introduce a new financial modeling tool for swine producers to move beyond least-cost formulation strategies.GEAPS ExchangeInnovations in monitoring and automated conditioning at GEAPS 2026Exploring how modern technology is transforming grain storage and handling efficiency.Business & MarketsOSHA update: Navigating regulatory changes to enhance grain handling safetyJess McCluer delivered critical updates on OSHA’s evolving regulatory landscape and its impact on the grain handling industry at the 2026 GEAPS Exchange.Company NewsAGI unveils new bucket elevator designed to reduce maintenance downtimeThe system features enhanced access points and safety improvements based on direct input from grain facility operators and maintenance professionals.SafetyMan dies in Harvey County, Kansas, grain bin accidentEmergency crews responded to a fatal grain entrapment incident involving three workers leveling soybeans in a storage facility.Grain Facility Renovations & BuildsDiscrete element method modeling helps grain facilities solve flow problemsNew simulation technology allows grain and feed operations to test equipment modifications virtually before implementation, reducing startup time from months to hours.Feed Mill ManagementWhy human connection still trumps AI in performance managementTechnology can help craft the message, but only managers can deliver meaningful feedback that drives employee engagement and retention.Grain Facility ManagementThree leadership skills that will transform your grain and feed operationIndustry leaders at GEAPS Exchange learn how psychological safety, employee engagement and upstream thinking can solve persistent workplace challenges.Previous PagePage 59 of 265Next Page
