Feed & Grain StaffFrom the Author - Page 77CommoditiesRail grain carloads see increase as barge shipments declineU.S. grain transportation shows mixed trends amid fluctuating export sales and fuel prices.Association NewsRaylen Phelon elected chairman of Soy Transportation CoalitionNew leadership aims to strengthen soybean supply chain and transportation infrastructure.Legislative NewsAmerican Soybean Association backs USDA’s new trade program to boost exportsFunding aims to expand U.S. soybean presence in non-traditional markets.Business & MarketsThe West sees drought relief as Southeast and parts of Midwest face worsening drynessRecord dryness in areas like Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan challenging farmers as winter approaches.Association NewsUSGBC strengthens ties at China International Import ExpoCouncil showcases U.S. grains and bio-products to Chinese partners amid evolving market needs.Association NewsMark Sevier named Manager of Global Strategies and Trade at USGBCNew hire to advance market development and strengthen global trade relationships.Grain Trade & ExportCanada begins issuing electronic phytosanitary export certificates for grains to MexicoNew digital certificates streamline trade and strengthen Canada-Mexico agri-food ties.Company NewsOrffa renews brand promise to put science at the heart of animal feed solutionsGlobal feed additive producer strengthens commitment to validated science and sustainability.CommoditiesThe final crop progress report for 2025 shows nearly complete winter wheat plantingSoil moisture remains adequate in most areas, supporting winter crop growth as farmers wrap up the season.Company NewsLandus Cooperative names Todd Samuels as new CFO ahead of Kathleen Lyons’ retirementExperienced financial leader to guide cooperative through next growth phase.SafetyFirefighters contain grain mill fire to exterior stacks in Montgomery County, IowaLocal fire departments respond to blaze at Grain Craft facility; no injuries reported.CommoditiesCattle on feed inventory declines 2% as placements hit record low in OctoberOctober placements lowest since 1996 amid ongoing market adjustments.Previous PagePage 77 of 265Next Page
