Feed & Grain StaffFrom the Author - Page 73Grain Trade & ExportUS and Japan strengthen wheat trade ties amid quality concernsA Japanese delegation recently visited to reinforce the longstanding wheat trade relationship and address concerns about soybean contamination.Business & MarketsAn iconic Horace, North Dakota, grain elevator listed for $415,000The Metro Flood Diversion Authority has relisted the elevator at a lower price, reflecting demolition expenses estimated at $569,000.Business & MarketsJulie Callahan confirmed as Chief Agricultural Negotiator; industry groups praise her expertiseDr. Julie Callahan’s Senate confirmation as chief agricultural negotiator drew widespread support from U.S. agriculture organizations highlighting her experience and commitment to expanding markets.Association NewsUSGBC hosts trade policy academies to educate farmers on global markets.The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council held five trade policy academies in 2025.Business & MarketsDrought conditions show localized improvements in the West and SoutheastDrought worsens in parts of the South, Midwest and Northeast amid uneven precipitation.Grain Trade & ExportRail grain shipments rise 20% over last week and 9% above the three-year averageClass I railroads report higher grain carloads while export sales of soybeans decline and wheat sales increase.CommoditiesUSDA reports strong export sales with corn and soybeans leading demandWeekly soybean purchases from China still lag behind last year's numbers.Company NewsNC State University and Railinc partner to optimize freight rail usage through dataNew research aims to shift shipments from trucks to rail, cutting costs and emissions while improving infrastructure planning.Business & MarketsIconic prairie grain elevator in Alberta faces demolitionDecades-old wooden grain elevator in Sharples, Alberta, to be demolished due to safety risks and high repair costs.Mergers & AcquisitionsGrainCorp to sell GrainsConnect Canada amid challenging market conditionsGrainCorp announces sale of underperforming GrainsConnect Canada after a challenging harvest.Grain Trade & ExportUSGBC helps major food producer optimize sustainable sourcing in IowaU.S. Grains & BioProducts Council guides international buyers through U.S. corn contracting and sustainable production.Company NewsThe Andersons unveils growth plan targeting $7 EPS by 2028The Andersons outlines strategic investments and dividend increase to drive shareholder value.Previous PagePage 73 of 265Next Page
