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Commodities

US corn crop development lags behind average pace

USDA report shows 88 percent of the corn crop silking across major producing states, with significant regional variations.

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Grain Trade & Export

Ocean freight rates for grain remain below previous year

Q2 shipping costs stable quarter-to-quarter but significantly lower than 2024 levels as China’s import patterns influence global maritime market.

Transportation

Grain transportation sees surge in barge movements despite rail decline

Weekly USDA report shows 28% year-over-year increase in barged grain while rail shipments drop from previous week.

Commodities

US corn export sales reach 1.9 million tons as pork jumps 85%

South Korea purchases 467,000 tons of corn while Mexico leads pork demand with 23,100-ton order.

Commodities

Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern announce merger

Rail consolidation would create first transcontinental railroad, affecting 3.2 million annual grain shipments.

Legislative News

Whitehouse announces framework for US-EU trade deal

Agreement aims to expand agricultural exports, address non-tariff barriers.

Association News

USGC leads Indian poultry producers on educational tour

Visit aims to boost US sorghum exports as India’s processed poultry market expands.

Grain Trade & Export

Japan agrees to purchase $8 billion in US agricultural goods in landmark trade deal

Historic agreement includes significant commitments for corn, soybeans and biofuels, strengthening position of American grain exporters in key Asian market.

Animal Feed Manufacturing

Study: US needs stricter controls to contain ASF

Current rules would likely fail to control a hypothetical outbreak in the U.S., research concludes.

Transportation

Grain transportation surges across all modes as harvest season advances

Rail carloads jump 21% while barge movements soar 131% year-over-year.

Transportation

US-Indonesia trade deal eliminates tariffs on grain exports

Agreement removes barriers for DDGS and other feed ingredients, potentially expanding $299 million market for American producers.

Legislative News

House Agriculture Committee advances grain standards bill

Legislation ensures continuity of critical inspection services while modernizing century-old system that underpins U.S. grain trade.

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