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Researchers Double Sorghum Grain Yield

Scientists are in search of solutions to global food production challenges

October 1, 2020

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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.

Constellation plans $100M barley investment

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Corn, soybean shipping costs to Japan climb

Grain Facility Renovations & Builds

CHS and OCP plan $450M fertilizer plant

First U.S. phosphate facility in over 40 years aims to reduce import dependence and strengthen domestic supply.

CHS, OCP and government officials celebrate today's announcement of a proposed joint venture in Waggaman, Louisiana, to strengthen domestic fertilizer production in the United States. From left, Emily Domenech, executive director, Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council; Faris Derrij, chair and CEO, OCP Nutricrops; Kevin Kimm, CEO, OCP North America; U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen Vaden; U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins; Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry; Jay Debertin, president and CEO, CHS ; Byron Lee, Jefferson Parish Council, District 3; and Matt Sokol, president and CEO, Cornerstone Chemical Company.

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

The NGFA warns against 24/7 futures trading

The National Grain and Feed Association tells regulators that round-the-clock trading could harm commercial hedgers.

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ADM wins Iowa tax credits for Clinton expansion

The global food processor will invest $55.5 million to upgrade an existing fermentation facility.

Kansas wheat crop offers hard lessons

A promising start couldn’t overcome months of drought and temperature swings in the 2026 growing season.

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Grain Facility Equipment

Midwest farms upgrade grain storage bins

Tax law changes drive agricultural infrastructure investments across region.

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US wheat supplies drop; corn exports rise in August WASDE

Rice production and oilseed output climb while livestock production slows, according to the USDA report.

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US wheat production drops sharply in 2026

The nation’s wheat harvest is forecast to fall 23% from last year’s totals, according to new federal data.

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US ethanol exports surge on foreign demand

Strong international buying drives record sales despite production fluctuations.

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Grain Processing

Soybean crushing rises in June, tallow drops

Soybean and canola processors had a busy month while animal fat production slowed, according to new government figures.

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Corn consumption for alcohol rises in June

Total corn consumed for alcohol and other uses reached 520 million bushels in June 2026.

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Grain Facility Renovations & Builds

Scoular adds soybean dehuller at Ohio facility

The company plans to begin operations by mid-2027 to meet growing demand for plant-based food products.

Scoular's Facility In Covington, Ohio

Carbon Emissions Reduction

PureField opens carbon capture facility

The Russell, Kansas, plant will produce some of the nation’s lowest-carbon-intensity renewable fuels.

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