Feed & Grain StaffFrom the Author - Page 8CommoditiesSoybean farmers gear up for planting season amid market challengesSoy Checkoff provides resources to support sustainable production and profitability.Business & MarketsApril prices received index for agricultural production declinesCrop production index rises while livestock production falls, USDA report shows.Business & MarketsFarmward Cooperative names Alex Busch as senior VP of grainExperienced grain trader to lead cooperative's market development efforts.Association NewsUS Grains Council hosts Mexican brewing company representatives in IdahoTour showcases barley production and research, aims to boost export opportunities.Grain Trade & ExportUS soybean export costs rise, Brazil sees decline in first quarter 2025Transportation challenges and market shifts impact global soybean trade competitiveness.CommoditiesUS agricultural exports show mixed trends across commoditiesWheat sales decline while corn and soybean meal see increases, USDA report reveals.Business & MarketsUSDA announces key appointmentsNew state directors and a deputy under secretary will lead Farm Service Agency, Rural Development and Food and Nutrition Service initiatives.CommoditiesMay rains ease drought conditions in Northeast and PlainsRecent precipitation brought relief to some agricultural regions, while drought intensified or developed in key Midwestern states and the Pacific Northwest.TransportationUS grain transportation shows mixed trends amid steady rail volumesBarge movements decrease weekly while ocean vessel activity rises; diesel prices continue downward trend.Association NewsNGFA opposes 24/7 futures tradingAssociation warns extended hours would increase costs and volatility without benefits.Business & MarketsUSDA announces $21 million investment to combat screwwormPartnership with Mexico strengthens efforts to eradicate pest and protect U.S. livestock.CommoditiesUS corn planting nears completion, soybean progress lagsFavorable weather conditions boost corn emergence, while soybean planting faces delays in some regions.Previous PagePage 8 of 157Next Page