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Association News

AFIA manages legislative challenges to state-led animal welfare initiatives

Several U.S. states want to raise pet food taxes in order to fund animal welfare programs.

Brand Insights

Setting the Agricultural Industry in Motion

SEW-EURODRIVE, Inc.

Learn about the more commonly used drive solutions from SEW-EURODRIVE for the agriculture industry that help keep the most demanding processes up and running without missing a beat.

Commodities

Growth Energy applauds Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act

The bipartisan bill aims to extend the 45Z clean fuels tax credit for seven more years beyond its 2027 expiration.

Association News

AFIA signs MOU with Vietnamese feed, animal husbandry groups

The MOU establishes a strategic partnership and framework for cooperation between the organizations through leveraging shared knowledge and expertise to support Vietnam’s goals for sustainable development in the feed and animal production industries.

Grain Supply Chain

Drought conditions worsen, impacting key agricultural areas

Key agricultural regions are facing soil moisture shortages and flash droughts, impacting crops and livestock.

Commodities

US cattle on feed up 1 percent from last year

August placements totaled 1.98 million head while fed cattle marketings reached 1.82 million, a 4% drop.

Company News

Vita Plus appoints vice president of manufacturing and transportation

Aric Dieter will lead efforts to optimize manufacturing and logistics, providing greater value to customers.

Company News

Louis Dreyfus Company reports strong H1 2024 results

CEO Michael Gelchie highlighted a 19.4% growth in shipment volumes and a 30% rise in capital expenditure.

Business & Markets

General Mills Pet segment down in Q1 2025

First-quarter net sales for the company's North America Pet segment were down 1%, driven by lower pricing and product mix, partially offset by higher volume.

Grain Facility Renovations & Builds

Bartlett opens new soybean processing plant in Kansas

The facility will supply soy feedstocks for vegetable oil, animal feed and renewable fuels.

Association News

Speaker Applications open for GEAPS Exchange 2025

With over 3,700 attendees last year, the event offers speakers valuable opportunities for exposure and networking in the grain handling industry.

Grain Facility Renovations & Builds

Scoular opens canola and soybean oilseed crush facility

The plant, capable of processing 11 million bushels annually, will serve the renewable fuels and animal feed sectors.

Grain Trade & Export

Mixed weekly export sales: Soybeans surge, wheat and cotton decline

Corn sales remained robust, with Mexico and unknown destinations driving demand.

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