Grain Handling & Processing: Page 8

Drought eases in Plains, worsens in Minnesota

Summer thunderstorms brought relief to parts of the Great Plains while Minnesota experienced significant deterioration, marking a notable shift in Midwest drought conditions.

Golden grain field under dramatic storm clouds with dark sky approaching

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

LDC invests in Argentina oilseed plant

Louis Dreyfus Company announces major facility expansion in Bahía Blanca to process sunflower seeds and soybeans.

Aerial view of an LNG terminal facility with storage tanks, processing equipment, and port infrastructure along a blue waterway.

Soybean crushing drops in April production

Oil production declines month-over-month while canola and cottonseed show mixed results in latest USDA report.

Close-up of golden soybeans with shallow depth of field highlighting individual beans

Grain Processing

Corn consumption for fuel drops in April

Total corn usage for alcohol production fell 9 percent from March but remained up 1 percent year-over-year.

Young corn plants with green leaves growing in a field under sunlight

Mergers & Acquisitions

P&H to sell grain elevator over competition concerns

Grain handler agrees to sell Reford, Saskatchewan, elevator to address competition concerns in province's wheat market.

Grain Trade & Export

US corn exports surge 71% above average

Weekly grain sales show strong demand from Japan and South Korea driving market gains.

Industrial port facility with cargo cranes, grain silos, and moored vessel along waterfront under cloudy sky

Drought conditions worsen in High Plains

Heavy rains bring relief to some in the Midwest while conditions worsen in the High Plains.

Young corn seedlings sprouting in brown soil across a cultivated agricultural field

Grain Facility Renovations & Builds

CGB breaks ground on $47M port expansion

Consolidated Grain and Barge Co. project will triple grain handling capacity at Ports of Indiana-Mount Vernon with completion expected in 2027.

Group of officials and dignitaries participate in groundbreaking ceremony with shovels at industrial construction site.

Business & Markets

Oklahoma clears path for grain elevator restoration

Broken Arrow city council approves Union Pacific agreement, allowing restoration of iconic grain elevator to begin within weeks.

Grain Supply Chain

Kansas wheat faces drought, freeze damage

Agronomists report challenging conditions during annual tour as prolonged dry weather and disease pressure threaten yields across the state.

Overhead view of raw peanuts with golden-brown shells scattered across a surface

Grain Trade & Export

US wheat stocks to hit 54-year low

USDA forecasts tight supplies and rising prices as drought slashes production while global trade contracts amid smaller crops from major exporters.

Golden wheat stalks in mature grain field with soft focus background

Grain Facility Renovations & Builds

SC grain elevator doubles storage capacity

Multimillion-dollar expansion adds 270,000 bushels of storage to serve farmers across 22 counties statewide.

Aerial view of industrial grain processing facility with cylindrical storage silos, warehouse, and equipment surrounded by green landscape.

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