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US grain exports reach near-record levels despite transportation challenges

Strong demand drives grain inspections to 141.16 million metric tons in 2025, while early 2026 data shows continued growth amid Mississippi River ice disruptions.

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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

Grain Trade & Export

Agricultural export sales decline across major commodities in mid-February

Corn, soybean and wheat export sales dropped significantly from previous week as global demand patterns shifted during the February 13-19 period.

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Grain Trade & Export

Grain transportation surges with rail carloads up 46% from last year

Rail and barge grain shipments rise sharply, but export sales slow down amid mixed global demand.

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Association News

NCGA, Ag Data Transparent release transparency principles for agricultural carbon programs

Industry-backed initiative aims to standardize transparency expectations as carbon programs compete for farmer participation.

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Worker dies in North Carolina feed mill explosion

Perdue Farms confirmed a fatality after a Saturday morning blast at Cofield, North Carolina, facility that also injured three other employees.

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US export sales show mixed results with corn and soybeans steady, wheat declines

Export sales for the week ending Feb. 12, 2026, reveal strong corn and soybean demand amid weaker wheat sales.

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The Andersons reports record adjusted earnings in Q4 2025

Results fueled by renewables growth and strategic investments in agribusiness expansion and biofuels infrastructure.

Dust explosion at Little Sioux Corn Processors in Iowa causes minor injuries

The dust explosion caused minor damage and injuries, but the ethanol facility remains operational.

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Business & Markets

USDA projects steady growth in US agriculture through 2035

The latest USDA long-term projections forecast modest acreage declines, rising crop yields, expanding livestock production and evolving trade challenges.

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Grain Trade & Export

US corn export sales surge nearly 100% in early February

Strong demand from Japan, South Korea and Mexico drives a sharp rise in U.S. corn shipments for the 2025/2026 marketing year.

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February 2026 WASDE report highlights stable US grain, oilseed and livestock forecasts

Report highlights high U.S. corn production and exports amid strong foreign demand.

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US crop production forecast shows mixed outlook for 2025-2026

USDA reports slight rise in sugarcane and steady corn and soybean production amid challenging winter weather and drought conditions.

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