Feed & Grain StaffFrom the Author - Page 68TransportationBNSF boosts Southern Transcon route capacity with mainline improvementsThis upgrade integrates two new 20,000-foot processing tracks aimed at streamlining operations.Grain Trade & ExportWheat and rice exports up, corn and sorghum downWheat sales surged by 24%, benefiting from strong demand in markets like Mexico and Yemen.Carbon Emissions ReductionNew initiative aims to standardize land use metrics in agricultureThe initiative aims to standardize definitions, metrics and methodologies to bring clarity across the agricultural value chain.CommoditiesUSDA projects increased US soybean stocksSoybean exports are expected to climb, and the season-average price per bushel is adjusted downward.Legislative NewsUSDA seeks advisory council nominees for new greenhouse gas programThis new initiative aims to help farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners participate in voluntary environmental credit markets.Business & MarketsWildfire recovery aid offered for Eastern Oregon farmersRecovery strategies facilitated by this funding range from controlling invasive plant species and soil erosion to protecting water quality.Association NewsUSGC promotes sustainable barley production with Mexican brewersThe visit showcased the meticulous cultivation and quality assurance processes that characterize U.S. barley products.Grain Supply ChainUkraine's soybean exports set new recordsThe export surge is fueled by increased production, reaching an anticipated 6.8 million tons.Grain Trade & ExportDomestic demand and government policies shift India's trade dynamicsFrom 2020/21 to 2023/24, India's grain exports have plummeted, with corn down 86%.Grain Trade & ExportUSGC hosts Indian delegation to boost agricultural exportsFocusing on the benefits of distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS), the delegation explored farms, ethanol plants and academic institutions.CommoditiesUSDA forecasts record soybean yields and declining corn productionCorn production is slightly down at 15.1 billion bushels despite a potential record yield per acre.Company NewsMajor organizational overhaul plan at Cargill leakedThe company is reducing its business units from five to three and appointing new leaders to steer these divisions.Previous PagePage 68 of 160Next Page
