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AFIA and GEAPS partner on education
The American Feed Industry Association and Grain Elevator and Processing Society signed an agreement to share training programs and industry events.
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Brand Insights
Thermal Performance and Gearbox Selection for Grain Handling Applications
SEW-EURODRIVE, Inc.
SEW-EURODRIVE’s Austin Burdette discusses heat challenges in grain handling gearboxes and how proper thermal management can reduce downtime and extend equipment life. 
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Business & Markets
EPA exempts 1.76 billion RINs for refineries
The agency granted full or partial relief to 29 small refineries under the 2025 Renewable Fuel Standards program.
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Company News
Vylor unveils corn innovation roadmap
Corteva’s agriculture spin-off plans $2B growth through 2035 with seven new technology platforms.
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Company News
BinMaster names new sales VP
Nebraska native brings 20+ years of agriculture experience to sensor technology company.
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Business & Markets
Farmer sentiment climbs in August survey
Producers expect better financial outlook as future expectations index rises 11 points from July.
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Company News
Superior Ag opens Ohio River fertilizer terminal
The 32,000-ton fertilizer facility strengthens the cooperative’s ability to serve farmers across southwestern Indiana and northern Kentucky.
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Business & Markets
Australia unveils bioenergy feedstock plan
The government’s new strategy aims to build a domestic industry supplying low-carbon fuels while creating economic opportunities for farmers and regional communities.
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Association News
AAFCO names first poster contest winners
Graduate students recognized for research in animal nutrition and feed safety.
The 2026 AAFCO Student Poster contest winners from left to right: Hannah Shinnerl (second place), Sierra Collier (first place), Vannith Hay (third place)
Association News
Panama explores US bioethanol as marine fuel
Panamanian officials toured facilities in Illinois and Texas to assess ethanol’s potential for maritime decarbonization.
The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) escorted a group of Panamanian maritime shipping stakeholders to Illinois and Texas for an overview of U.S. ethanol production and capability in sustainable marine fuel (SMF). Pictured at USGBC Past Chairman Mark Wilson’s farm in Toulon, IL are Illinois Corn Director of Exports & Logistics Collin Waters (leftmost), Wilson (seventh from right), USGBC Latin America Regional Ethanol Consultant Marcelo Velazquez (fifth from right) and USGBC Manager of Global Ethanol Programs Emma Freebairn (rightmost).
Mergers & Acquisitions
Kalmbach Feeds acquires Ohio grain facility
The deal expands the company’s grain access and rail capabilities in Upper Sandusky.
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Association News
Constellation plans $100M barley investment
Brewing company expands commitment to farmers in three states with new advisory committee.
The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) recently led a team of representatives from Constellation Brands, a major Mexican brewer, to Montana to make connections for direct barley contracting. Constellation recently announced a $100 million investment in U.S. barley growers in Idaho, Montana and North Dakota because of its strong, consistent relationship with the U.S. barley sector.
Commodities
Winter canola gains ground on High Plains
Renewable diesel demand and farm profits are driving a crop rotation shift in Kansas and Oklahoma.
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