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Train Carrying Grain Derails in South Dakota

Broken track reportedly caused the derailment

November 30, 2020

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Authorities say a train derailed in northeastern South Dakota, causing road closures in the area.
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Corn farmers target new fuel, product markets

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Arthur Companies acquires Beach Co-op

Association News

Corn farmers target new fuel, product markets

National Corn Growers Association shifts focus to aviation fuel, maritime industry and biobased materials as traditional demand stalls.

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Thermal Performance and Gearbox Selection for Grain Handling Applications

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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

Grain Trade & Export

Corn exports climb 21% from previous week

U.S. corn shipments totaled 1.82 million metric tons for the week ending June 25, with Japan and Mexico as top destinations.

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Rail grain carloads up 8% from last year

Weekly report shows mixed transportation trends as barge movements increase and ocean rates decline.

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SatYield adds agribusiness veteran Greg Estep to team

Soybean acreage up 5% from 2025

Corn planted area falls to 95.3 million acres, down 3% from 2025 levels.

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Animal Feed Manufacturing

GM corn, soy use in European Union gets green light

European Union authorities have announced that three genetically modified (GM) materials can be used in feed and food within the bloc.

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CSX invests $26M in River Line expansion

Railroad will add 18 miles of second track to handle growing crude oil, intermodal and automotive traffic.

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Association News

Japanese millers tour US grain facilities

Delegation visits Nebraska and Iowa to learn about sustainable farming and supply chain practices.

The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) recently led a group of Japanese feed industry leaders and journalists to Nebraska and Iowa to showcase the sustainable production practices of U.S. corn. Pictured with the team at a farm in Nebraska are USGBC Program and Administrative Manager Michiyo Hoshizawa (front, fourth from left); USGBC Director in Japan Tommy Hamamoto (rear, third from left); and USGBC Director of Global Sustainability Carlos F. Suárez (rightmost).

Corn, soybean exports fall in weekly report

Soybean shipments hit marketing-year low while corn exports drop 17 percent from previous week.

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Rail grain carloads jump 17% from last year

U.S. Class I railroads originated 28,942 grain carloads during the week ending June 13, while barge movements fell 29% year-over-year.

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USMCA renewal key to US feed and pet food trade gains [Video]

As the first USMCA joint review gets underway, AFIA's Mallory Gaines urges policymakers to preserve duty-free access while addressing regulatory barriers and approval delays.

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Laredo rail park receives federal approval

The Surface Transportation Board authorized a new 2.6-mile railway to serve a 1,900-acre industrial development.

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