Feed & Grain StaffFrom the Author - Page 72Company NewsPrestige Feed Products closes after years of odor complaints in Mount Prospect, IllinoisA settlement ends manufacturing at the Mount Prospect plant by year-end, easing long-standing community concerns over persistent odors.CommoditiesUnited States hog inventory rises 1% as pig crop and market hogs increaseThe December 1, 2025, hog inventory showed a slight increase from last year, with market hogs and pig crop numbers edging higher.Business & MarketsGrain transportation dips as export sales rise amid fluctuating barge and ocean shipmentsU.S. rail grain carloads fell 7% last week while export sales of corn, soybeans and wheat increased, reflecting shifting market dynamics.Business & MarketsDrought conditions in the Midwest show mixed signs of relief amid light precipitationRecent snowfall and rain brought modest drought improvements in parts of Iowa, Illinois and Ohio, while southern Missouri and southern Illinois face worsening dryness.CommoditiesUS export sales show strong demand for corn and soybeansExport sales through early December show mixed interest in wheat.CommoditiesMississippi row crop profitability challenged by rising costs and shifting acreage in 2025Farmers faced lower values and tough markets as soybean acreage dropped and corn expanded amid mixed yields and prices.Business & MarketsCPKC holiday train raises $2 million and 175,000 pounds of foodThe 2025 CPKC Holiday Train toured communities across North America, supporting local food banks with donations and live music.Business & MarketsCindy Falk retires after 40 years connecting Kansas wheat farmers with consumersFalk’s career with Kansas Wheat Commission shaped wheat education, outreach and the national Festival of Breads.CommoditiesThe National Corn Growers Association announces 2025 yield contest winnersFarmers across 47 states showcased resilience and innovation with record-breaking corn yields in the 61st annual contest.Business & MarketsCattle on feed inventory declines 2% as placements hit record low in NovemberPlacements in U.S. feedlots with 1,000 or more head fell 11% in November, marking the lowest November total since 1996.Grain MillingUSDA invests $25 million to support new specialty grain mill in Umatilla County, OregonBlue Mountain Mill, a specialty grain and flour mill, aims to boost local agriculture, create jobs and strengthen rural economies.Business & MarketsConagra Brands reports Q2 loss amid goodwill impairments, reaffirms fiscal 2026 guidanceConagra Brands reports a $664 million loss driven by goodwill impairments but remains confident amid ongoing cost pressures and strategic investments.Previous PagePage 72 of 265Next Page
