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Grain Trade & Export
China soybean buying lifts US exports
Strong Asian demand for soybeans offsets declining wheat shipments in latest weekly trade data.
Soybean field silhouetted against golden sunset sky with selective focus on mature pods
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
Commodities
Grain rail traffic holds steady as barge movements climb
U.S. grain transportation shows mixed trends with barge shipments rising while ocean loadings lag behind last year’s pace.
Diesel locomotive with freight cars at grain elevator facility in rural agricultural area
Association News
New report maps feed additive supply chains
The IFEEDER report examines the complex network of precursor materials that feed manufacturers rely on for essential vitamins and amino acids.
White chicken with red comb and wattle pecking at grain feed in a trough
Commodities
China commits to US soybean purchases
Annual 25 million metric ton agreement offers stability for American farmers through 2028.
Lush green soybean field stretching to horizon under clear blue sky with trees in distance
Business & Markets
Ethanol emerges as marine fuel alternative
New federal research shows biofuel could power ships with lower emissions and costs.
Laboratory glassware with amber and yellow chemical solutions in various containers on white surface
Commodities
Wheat sales drop 18%, rice surges 49%
Corn exports hit 1.9M metric tons while soybean shipments to China reach 446,800 MT in mid-September.
Combine harvester auger dispensing golden grain into the air against clear blue sky
Grain Facility Renovations & Builds
CN ships first train from expanded Illinois grain facility
The new elevator at Lis can load a 115-car unit train in just eight hours.
Freight train locomotive pulling grain cars at agricultural facility with large metal storage silos
Safety
Explosion damages Kent Feeds mill in Sheldon, Iowa
Grain dryer startup goes wrong at feed facility; no injuries reported.
Red and white fire truck with hexagonal grille and emergency lights parked in garage
Company News
LDC reports first-half 2026 results
The global agricultural merchant posts $1.2 billion in operating results amid volatile market conditions.
Louis Dreyfus Company logo featuring LDC initials in dark blue with green accent dot
Commodities
Corn rail tariff rates see modest changes for 2026/27
Railroads adjust pricing amid expected smaller corn crop and steady demand.
Agricultural grain elevator facility with large cylindrical storage silos and conveyor systems in rural landscape
Business & Markets
US corn production forecast drops on yields
The USDA cut its forecast for the 2026 U.S. corn harvest by 213 million bushels as yield expectations fell across major growing regions hit by drought and extreme heat.
Green tractor and combine harvester transferring corn grain during harvest in a field surrounded by forest.
Commodities
US soybean production forecast climbs
USDA raises output projections on higher yields and expanded acreage in latest September report.
Red International Harvester combine harvesting soybeans in a golden field at sunset
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