Feed & Grain StaffFrom the Author - Page 81SafetyMill explosion at Son-D-Farms causes minimal damage, no injuriesThe incident, which occurred during welding operations on the grain setup, led to the rapid mobilization of five local fire departmentsGrain Trade & ExportUSDA reports robust agricultural export transactions in late MayKey highlights include a notable increase in corn sales, which surged by 46% from the previous week.CommoditiesSyngenta Group opens access to genome-editing technologiesSyngenta is actively inviting academic institutions to engage with this initiative, aiming to foster global agricultural sustainability.Company NewsGROWMARK announces acquisition of AgraFormThis move aims to enhance GROWMARK's manufacturing capabilities and product lines in fungicides, insecticides and biologicals.Business & MarketsUS farmers' outlook improves in MayThe Index of Future Expectations rose to 117, indicating positive future outlooks, while the Current Conditions Index improved slightly.Animal Feed ManufacturersFDA approves Elanco's methane-reducing feed additive for dairy cattleBovaer could lead to environmental benefits equivalent to removing over 285,000 cars from the road annually if used by one million cows.Grain Supply ChainUSDA reports April 2024 grain crushings and co-products productionThe report indicates a noticeable 11% month-over-month decrease in total corn consumption for alcohol and other uses.CommoditiesUSDA reports decline in oilseed crushings and oil productionKey details show a 13% drop in crude soybean oil production from March and a 6% decrease from April last year.Mycotoxin Management2023 world mycotoxin dataThe survey highlights the widespread presence of fusarium toxins, with 9.8 out of 10 samples contaminated.Expert InsightsPodcast discusses biosecurity and facility inspectionsRecent Feed & Grain Podcast episodes cover vehicle biosecurity for feed mills and the newest technology in concrete structure inspections.Grain Supply ChainWeather events impact agriculture across US regionsWith a mix of severe weather from rain to record warmth, regional effects vary widely.Company NewsColumbia Grain International launches seed and agronomy programThis program responds to the growing need for expert agronomic guidance and high-quality seeds.Previous PagePage 81 of 160Next Page
