Grain Handling & Processing: Page 25

Transportation
US grain transportation shows mixed trends amid steady rail volumes
Barge movements decrease weekly while ocean vessel activity rises; diesel prices continue downward trend.
Colorful shipping containers on freight train against blue sky
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
Commodities
US corn planting nears completion, soybean progress lags
Favorable weather conditions boost corn emergence, while soybean planting faces delays in some regions.
Corn seedlings sprouting in dry, cracked agricultural soil
Grain Trade & Export
US wheat exports face setback as corn and soybean sales show mixed results
USDA report reveals net reductions in wheat sales, while corn and soybean exports experience varied demand.
Wind turbines amid wheat fields with mountains and trees in background
Grain Facility Renovations & Builds
US and Canada ramp up soybean crushing and storage capabilities
New construction projects and renovations to keep an eye on as the industries expand capacity to meet demand.
Business & Markets
North American flour production increases in 2024
Combined US and Canadian wheat ground for flour up 1 percent from previous year.
Wheat ears surrounding white flour, representing grain-to-bread production process
Grain Facility Renovations & Builds
Mars opens $450M Royal Canin facility in Ohio
Mars Petcare
The Lewisburg site marks Mars' biggest investment in Royal Canin manufacturing and adds to the company’s $6 billion in recent U.S. operations spending.
Royal Canin pet care facility with dog statue on circular garden bench
Grain Processing
Biomass-based diesel industry generates $42.4 billion economic impact
Study shows sector supports over 100,000 jobs, with significant benefits to agricultural states.
Fuel pump nozzles in yellow and green at a gas station
Commodities
Corn planting progress lags behind average, soybeans catch up
Wet conditions in key states slow fieldwork, but farmers make gains in soybean acreage.
Bright green corn seedlings sprouting in fertile soil at sunrise
Grain Facility Management
Methods for preventing slips, trips and falls in grain storage facilities
Comprehensive strategies for enhancing workplace safety in grain handling facilities, addressing OSHA regulations, and fostering a culture of vigilance to prevent accidents and improve operational efficiency.
Caution: Slippery surface warning sign with falling stick figure
Commodities
Grain processing sees mixed trends in March
Corn consumption for alcohol rises, while oilseed crushing shows significant growth.
Laboratory glassware with corn, showcasing scientific research into biofuel or agricultural chemistry
Commodities
Bipartisan bill aims to boost domestic biofuel production
Legislation would restrict tax credits to US-sourced feedstocks, extend benefits through 2034.
Yellow and green fuel pump nozzles at a gas station
Grain Merchandising
US agricultural exports face mixed trends amid global market shifts
Wheat sales decline while corn and soybean exports show resilience in latest USDA report.
Cargo train loaded with colorful shipping containers under power lines
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