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Mergers & Acquisitions

Bunge completes divestiture commitment with sale of final grain elevator in western Canada

The sale of Valparaiso facility to Cargill marks the conclusion of Bunge’s regulatory obligations following merger approval.

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

US corn, soybeans and sorghum exports hit marketing-year highs

Weekly sales to key markets including China, Japan, Mexico and South Korea for the week ending January 15, 2026.

Green tractor harvesting corn with forage harvester in autumn cornfield

Business & Markets

Agricultural waterways report details economic impact and infrastructure risks

USDA study reveals inland waterways support 200,000 jobs and $30 billion in GDP but warns aging locks threaten agricultural supply chains and competitiveness.

Red and blue cargo barge transporting grain on murky river water

Rail grain shipments surge 22% as barge movements decline

Class I railroads report strong grain carload growth while barge traffic dips and ocean shipments increase.

Two orange BNSF freight trains moving through blurred landscape at sunset

Business & Markets

Western US faces growing drought concerns amid mixed winter weather patterns

Despite early-season precipitation, low snowpack and rising drought severity raise alarms for water supply and wildfire risks.

Parched ground with extensive dry, cracked clay soil texture

Business & Markets

The STB rejects Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger application as incomplete

STB requires additional information, allowing for revised filing to address deficiencies in merger proposal.

Railroad track switches with intersecting metal rails on rocky ground

Mergers & Acquisitions

Orenda Commodity Services acquires Scoular’s sunflower and wild bird food blending business

Acquisition includes Winkler, Manitoba, processing facility, aims to support area’s sunflower market and ensure smooth transition.

Agricultural grain processing facility with white buildings and metal silos under bright blue sky

Cargill named top innovator in 2026 BIG Innovation Awards

Company recognized for disciplined use of AI, automation and analytics to tackle global food and agriculture challenges.

The Andersons outlines growth plan targeting $7 earnings per share by 2028

Company announces strategic investments and dividend increase to drive long-term shareholder value.

Golden Waves Grain gets new investment in $200 million grain mill and bakery project

Major investment from Foote Family supports job creation and economic growth in Goodland, Kansas, and the tri-state region.

North Dakotan dies after becoming trapped in grain elevator pit

Emergency crews were unable to rescue the man before he passed at the CHS Elevator near Devils Lake, North Dakota.

Close-up of red and white fire truck with chrome details in fire station

Rail and ocean grain shipments rise despite barge declines

Rail carloads and ocean vessel loadings increase while barge movements drop amid steady export sales.

Freight train with colorful shipping containers in yellow, orange, and red

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