Feed & Grain StaffFrom the Author - Page 62SafetyFire crews contain grain silo fire at Tennessee Farmers Co-Op in La Vergne, TennesseeFire crews swiftly contained a grain silo fire do to thorough pre-fire planning and coordination among local fire and police departments.Grain Trade & ExportCorn exports surge amid strong global demand, lifting coarse grain trade forecastsRobust foreign demand pushes U.S. corn exports to record levels, driving upward revisions in global coarse grain trade for 2025/26.Grain Trade & ExportArgentina’s record wheat crop pressures US exportsGlobal wheat production hits record levels in 2025/26, with Argentina’s bumper crop challenging U.S. shipments.Grain Supply ChainUSDA lowers US rice export forecast amid rising global competitionForecast lowered due to weaker long-grain demand, while medium- and short-grain exports gain strength supported by Japan.Grain Trade & ExportUSMCA boosts US agricultural exports, supporting nearly half a million jobsThe trade agreement drives $149 billion in economic activity and strengthens rural economies in 2024.CommoditiesCHS completes Galveston, Texas, port modernization to speed fertilizer deliveryThe cooperative’s two-year upgrade project triples rail car loading speed and strengthens supply chain for farmers.Grain Trade & ExportRail grain carloads up 9% from last year, barge movements downBarge movements for grain remain significantly lower than the same period last year.Business & MarketsUS drought expands across South, West and Midwest with critical snowpack lowsDry soils deepen drought in multiple states as snowpack hits record lows but forecasts predict rain for some drought-stricken areas.Grain Trade & ExportUS corn export sales surge nearly 100% in early FebruaryStrong demand from Japan, South Korea and Mexico drives a sharp rise in U.S. corn shipments for the 2025/2026 marketing year.Association NewsThe NAMA urges FDA to deny petition seeking to revoke safety status of refined carbohydratesNAMA calls for science-based regulation and warns against arbitrary changes to food safety standards.Association NewsUSGBC holds international conference in Panama CityCouncil members gather to discuss global trade strategy and market opportunities in Latin America and Asia Pacific.CommoditiesFebruary 2026 WASDE report highlights stable US grain, oilseed and livestock forecastsReport highlights high U.S. corn production and exports amid strong foreign demand.Previous PagePage 62 of 265Next Page
