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Grain Trade & Export
US agricultural trade deficit projected to shrink in 2026
Latest outlook forecasts $41.5 billion gap as imports decrease while export challenges persist.
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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
US wheat exports reach marketing-year high
USDA reports strong 2025/2026 export sales despite reductions in current marketing year.
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Transportation
Rail grain shipments rise while barge movements fall sharply
Gulf vessel loadings increase as fuel prices edge lower in weekly transportation update.
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Company News
Perdue AgriBusiness celebrates 25 years at Chesapeake export facility
Deepwater grain terminal handles 45 percent of Virginia's soybean crop, ships to global markets.
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Commodities
US corn crop development on pace with five-year average
USDA weekly report indicates majority of major crops in good to excellent condition.
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Mergers & Acquisitions
CHS to acquire Scoular grain facility in Nebraska
The cooperative will also sell two facilities in moves that will strengthen its grain network and improve market access.
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Safety
Fire breaks out atop grain elevator in Union County, Pennsylvania
Firefighters faced challenges accessing blaze at recently opened facility.
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Grain Trade & Export
US corn export sales surge for 2025/2026 marketing year
Mexico leads purchases while overall wheat sales decline, according to USDA report.
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Feed Mill Renovations & Builds
Northern Crops Institute completes major feed center renovation
Upgraded facility doubles educational space, expands research capabilities for regional agriculture.
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Feed Mill Renovations & Builds
Historic Kewanee, Illinois, grain elevator demolished for new feed mill
The replacement feed mill will serve livestock owners across the region.
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Commodities
Corn and soybean crops continue to develop well, despite moisture concerns
Latest crop progress report reveals varied maturity levels for corn, soybeans and other commodities as harvest season approaches.
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Grain Facility Renovations & Builds
Cargill opens high-tech feed facility in Granger, Washington
New operation brings 21 jobs, reduces carbon footprint while producing 120,000 tons of animal feed annually.
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