Feed & Grain StaffFrom the Author - Page 60Grain Facility Renovations & BuildsCHS adds seed treatment blending capacity in Rockford, WashingtonThe cooperative positions the Rockford investment as a service upgrade for Pacific Northwest growers seeking tailored seed treatment options.Business & MarketsUS-Indonesia trade deal opens tariff-free access for ethanol and grainsThe deal removes tariff barriers for U.S. ethanol and feed ingredients while locking in Indonesian biofuel blending commitments through the end of the decade.Business & MarketsNCGA report warns US agriculture at pivotal momentNearly 80% of corn growers say the next generation cannot succeed without support from current operators already under financial strain.Business & MarketsUS cattle on feed inventory drops 2% in JanuaryFeedlots with 1,000-head capacity held 11.5 million cattle on Feb. 1, down from the previous year as placements and marketings both declined.SafetyWorker dies in North Carolina feed mill explosionPerdue Farms confirmed a fatality after a Saturday morning blast at Cofield, North Carolina, facility that also injured three other employees.GEAPS ExchangeGEAPS Exchange showcases 12 grain operations innovationsIndustry leaders unveil cutting-edge solutions addressing safety, efficiency and automation challenges in grain operations.Association NewsGEAPS highlights grain merchandising at ExchangeSunday sessions zero in on aligning grain merchandising decisions with daily elevator and processing operations.CommoditiesUS export sales show mixed results with corn and soybeans steady, wheat declinesExport sales for the week ending Feb. 12, 2026, reveal strong corn and soybean demand amid weaker wheat sales.Grain Trade & Export2025 barge grain movements rise despite weather challenges on Mississippi River SystemStrong corn exports and seasonal trends supported barge volumes, but low water and ice caused delays and higher rates throughout the year.Association NewsAnimal Agriculture Alliance opens applications for 2026 Animal Ag Allies advocacy programThe development program trains farmers, ranchers and veterinarians to advocate for animal agriculture online and in person, with a March 2 deadline for spring enrollment.Association NewsUSGBC joins USDA trade mission to Indonesia to advance ethanol, coarse grain marketsThe delegation held an ethanol policy workshop supporting Indonesia’s planned transition to E10 fuel blending, a mandate expected no later than 2028.CommoditiesArkansas Rice Research and Promotion Board approves $2.86 million for five promotion projectsThe funding, approved at the board’s Feb. 5 meeting, targets domestic and international market development for the nation’s top rice-producing state.Previous PagePage 60 of 265Next Page
