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Grain Trade & Export

US soybean exports surge 48% as China, Germany lead purchases

Net sales of soybeans totaled 668,900 metric tons for the week ending March 19, up notably from the previous week and 89% above the prior four-week average.

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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

STB chairman highlights agency reforms at NGFA Annual Convention

From competitive access to data dashboards, Patrick Fuchs laid out STB’s agenda to enhance the agency’s accountability, transparency and collaboration.

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Grain Facility Renovations & Builds

Virginia approves $750,000 rail grant for poultry cooperative grain facility

The funding will help double railcar usage to 1,000 cars annually and reduce truck traffic by an estimated 1,700 trips/year.

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Business & Markets

Food and agriculture sector generates $10.4 trillion, supports 49 million jobs

The 10th annual Feeding the Economy report shows the industry represents nearly 20% of the national economy despite facing inflation and trade pressures.

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ADM and Bacres Grain partner to expand grain marketing in southwestern Ontario

New agreement offers farmers broader market access through ADM’s networks.

US agricultural export sales show declining grain demand

Weekly export sales data reveals sharp drops in wheat and soybean transactions while rice sales surge during the March 6-12 period.

Combine harvester auger discharging golden grain against clear blue sky during harvest

Louis Dreyfus Company reports $53.2 billion in net sales

LDC expands processing capacity across North America, South America and Asia with $1.99 billion in capital expenditures during 2025.

Oklahoma State releases purple wheat variety with health benefits and premium market potential

OSU-P92 contains three times more anthocyanins than conventional wheat, offering farmers higher profit margins.

Close-up of ripening wheat grain heads with delicate florets and long awns against a soft green blurred background

US grain dust explosions decline in 2025 but fatalities and injuries increase

Seven incidents across grain elevators, feed mills and processing facilities resulted in 10 injuries and four deaths.

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US sorghum exceeds No. 1 grade standards for seventh consecutive year

Quality report shows 11.6% protein content and zero tannins as samples from 18 elevators represent nearly 100% of export production.

Mature sorghum grain crop field with reddish-brown seed heads and green leaves ready for harvest

Argentina wheat exports surge to record 19.5 million tons as global trade rebounds

U.S. wheat export commitments reach 94% of forecast with strong sales to Nigeria, Indonesia and Bangladesh driving increased shipments.

Golden wheat heads ripening in a field with natural sunlight

Grain Processing

US soybean crush surges 7% in 2025 while canola processing declines

Combined North American canola crushing reaches 15.0 million tons, up slightly from 2024, as crude oil production dips less than 1%.

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