Feed & Grain StaffFrom the Author - Page 76Association NewsBrian Wang joins USGC in Beijing as livestock sector adviserWang will enhance U.S. market share for feed grains in China through strategic planning and industry engagement.Worker SafetyDOL proposes rule to protect workers from extreme heatThe rule mandates comprehensive heat injury and illness prevention plans for indoor and outdoor work settings.CommoditiesCibus expands IP coverage for gene editing and plant traitsIncludes advancements in productivity traits and quality traits like high fiber wheat, facilitated by Cibus' proprietary technology.Business & MarketsFarmer sentiment declines in June amid high costsConcerns over rising interest rates, high input costs and potential lower product prices contributed to the decline.CommoditiesUSDA reports increase in corn and soybean usageReport reveals an 8% rise in total corn usage for May 2024, reaching 508 million bushels.TransportationNew California rail regulation may disrupt Midwest agricultureCompliance costs, estimated at $13.8 billion, could lower commodity prices for producers and raise consumer prices.Association NewsGrowth Energy moves to intervene in a biofuel standards lawsuitGrowth Energy argues that the challenge threatens the biofuel industry and undermines the Renewable Fuel Standard's goals.Association NewsUSGC sponsors global bioenergy week in RomeRepresentatives emphasized ethanol’s benefits in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and sustainable energy transitions.Company NewsBenson Hill receives acquisition interest from Argonautic VenturesA Transaction Committee has been formed to evaluate strategic alternatives.Association NewsNorthern Soy Marketing elects new leadership for FY25The board meeting also included budget reviews and administrative reports, setting the stage for further growth and promotion of northern soy.CommoditiesUSDA reports reveal decrease in corn plantingsNotable shifts include a rise in biotech crop use and significant changes in grain and rice stock levels.CommoditiesDrought conditions worsen in Eastern USForecasters predict needed rainfall for parts of the eastern U.S. but continued heat in the South.Previous PagePage 76 of 160Next Page
