Business & Markets

Northern Lines Railway wins up to $1.3M for Minnesota track work

The short line will rehabilitate about 25 miles of track in the St. Cloud region under the latest federal CRISI grant round.

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.

Thermal Performance and Gearbox Selection for Grain Handling Applications

VAA names Brian Utoft CEO

The Minneapolis engineering firm's longtime partner takes over Jan. 1 as Jeff Schrock shifts to client work after 13 years as chief executive.

Association News

AFIA holding poultry gut health program at IPPE 2027

The two-hour session will connect field gut health challenges with nutrition and feed processing strategies for poultry producers.

Bunge profit nearly doubles on stronger oilseed processing

Soybean and softseed crush results drove the third quarter, while Bunge Chevron Ag Renewables started up a new processing line in Louisiana.

CPKC grain revenue climbs 29% in third quarter

Higher grain volumes lifted the railroad's revenue 15%, but a 61% jump in fuel costs left net income flat.

Drought deepens across Mid-South as Plains and West get relief

Extreme to exceptional drought now covers much of Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee and central Missouri, while heavy rain eased conditions from Colorado to New Mexico.

Weathered white barn in harvested field under dramatic storm clouds with autumn trees

Grain Trade & Export

USDA reports marketing-year high for weekly wheat sales

China booked more than 1.6 million metric tons of US soybeans as weekly soybean shipments topped 2.38 million metric tons.

Grain pouring from combine harvester into green collection vehicle against clear blue sky during harvest

K-State signs five-year baking partnership with Brazil's PMAN

The deal ties K-State's grain and food science programs to PMAN's Brazilian lab capacity, including microbiology and shelf-life testing, and opens the door to a campus presence.

Aberdeen Carolina & Western wins $19.9M rail grant

The North Carolina short line, which serves Perdue and Mountaire feed operations, will lay about 30 miles of welded rail to handle heavier cars.

Railroad tracks with wooden sleepers converging toward the horizon in perspective view

Nationwide equips 67 fire departments for grain bin rescues

The insurer's 2026 Grain Bin Safety awards bring its total to 519 departments in 35 states since 2014, with at least 19 lives saved.

Firefighters in yellow gear conduct training exercises near a large metal grain silo with fire trucks parked in the background.

Norel opens 10,000-ton feed additives plant in Malaysia

The Spanish animal nutrition company's Johor facility will make gut health and feed quality additives for poultry, swine, ruminant, aquaculture and pet food customers across Asia-Pacific.

Norel Nutrition Malaysia manufacturing facility with red-roofed industrial building and white corrugated walls

Awakened Grains taps Proximity Malt to produce germinated flour

The deal moves US production and distribution of Awakened Grains' sprouted wheat flour to a regional maltster, starting with up to 15,000 tons a year.

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