Feed & Grain StaffFrom the Author - Page 9Association NewsWomen in Agribusiness launches member webinar series on ag marketsInaugural session to focus on 2025 economic shifts, trade policy and commodity flows.Company NewsGeorgia Ports Authority launches trucker app to streamline Savannah port operationsNew mobile tool aims to improve efficiency and reduce turn times for drivers handling agricultural and other cargoes.Association NewsUSGC supports Central American E10 blending targets at bioeconomy conferenceU.S. Grains Council engages with regional stakeholders as countries like Costa Rica aim for 2026 implementation.TransportationUS grain transport costs to Mexico show mixed Q1 2025 resultsWaterborne rates for corn and soybeans fell quarter-over-quarter, while land transport costs rose, impacting overall landed costs and export volumes, USDA reports.Company NewsBenson Hill assets sold to Confluence Genetics, new agtech firm formedSoybean trait development for animal feed and food markets will be the focus for the new company backed by agribusiness investors.Association NewsIFEEDER installs new board leadership, outlines strategic prioritiesLeigh Ann Sayen to chair board as institute targets sustainability, research growth and expanded partnerships.CommoditiesWidespread rains ease drought in key US agricultural areasThe latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows significant improvements in the High Plains, Northeast, and parts of the Midwest and Southeast, though some areas face expanding drought conditions.CommoditiesBarge grain movements surge, rail volumes up year-over-yearLatest USDA data also shows increased ocean vessel loadings and a rise in diesel fuel prices, impacting the feed and grain sector.Grain Trade & ExportUS wheat exports face setback as corn and soybean sales show mixed resultsUSDA report reveals net reductions in wheat sales, while corn and soybean exports experience varied demand.Association NewsMARS Summer Meeting to address future of rail supply chainsEvent will feature rail executives, major shippers, and industry experts discussing resilient logistics for 2025 and beyond.CommoditiesNorth American wheat milling rises 1% in 2024Combined U.S. and Canadian wheat ground for flour reaches 1.04 billion bushels, with total flour production up to 480 million hundredweight.Association NewsAFIA strengthens global affairs team with new hire, promotionsAppointments aim to bolster international market access and trade policy initiatives for the U.S. animal food industry.Previous PagePage 9 of 157Next Page
