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Compeer launches Rooted & Rising series to support rural community revitalization

The three-part 2026 event series aims to unite rural leaders and experts to address economic and social challenges through partnership and shared responsibility.

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

Bushel adds loyalty program access for agribusiness customers

The software provider’s new capability allows grain and ag retail businesses to reward farmers across multiple business units while streamlining daily operations.

Barchart launches AI assistant Carl for commodity trading platform

The artificial intelligence tool integrates directly into cmdtyView to accelerate price discovery and market research for global traders across grains, energy and metals markets.

CSX reports strong first quarter earnings with 20% jump in operating income

Railroad company posts $1.25 billion in operating income as volume growth and pricing improvements drive financial performance despite coal export challenges.

BinMaster promotes Scott Hudson to chief executive officer

The Nebraska-based sensor technology company elevates decade-long leader following strategic growth and tornado recovery efforts.

Railinc Corp promotes 20-year veteran Joan Smemoe to president role

Joan Smemoe will assume day-to-day operations while current CEO Allen West transitions to retirement in July.

Pioneer seed brand celebrates 100 years of agricultural innovation

The company revolutionized American farming through hybrid corn technology that increased yields nearly 600%.

Mature corn plants with golden tassels against a clear blue sky

Scoular promotes Phil Van Court to company president in succession planning move

The grain industry veteran will transition from his current role as Grain Division vice president to support CEO Paul Maass in driving long-term enterprise strategy.

Perdue Farms to dismantle North Carolina feed mill after February explosion

The company determined the facility cannot be safely repaired after an incident that killed one worker and injured others.

4B Components promotes Nilton Brasil to vice president of Latin America division

The company elevated Brasil from sales manager based on his expertise across product lines and deep understanding of regional markets.

Conagra Brands appoints John Brase as president, CEO

He most recently served as president and chief operating officer of J.M. Smucker Co.

Animal Feed Manufacturing

Insect-based feed shows health, performance potential in salmon trials

New research suggests black soldier fly meal could enhance fish health while reducing reliance on antibiotics in aquaculture.

Close-up of tan and brown insect larvae clustered together, showing segmented bodies and natural texture

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