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Grain Trade & Export

Rail rates rise as wheat harvest shrinks 36%

BNSF and Union Pacific adjust freight tariffs amid projected smallest hard red winter wheat crop in nearly 70 years.

Railroad tracks converging into the distance with wooden ties and metal rails

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

USDA cuts wheat, corn forecasts for 2026/27

Agricultural department projects significant production declines amid reduced acreage and lower yields across major crops.

Young corn seedlings in early growth stage planted in brown soil field

US corn planting more than halfway done

Farmers across major growing states have planted 57% of their corn crop, staying ahead of the five-year average despite slightly trailing last year’s pace.

Young green crop rows in cultivated agricultural field with dark soil

Grain Facility Renovations & Builds

ADM to upgrade Clinton, Iowa, corn processing facility

The multimillion-dollar investment will add high-speed receiving pits and storage capacity to reduce farmer wait times during peak harvest periods.

Missouri man dies in grain bin entrapment

Rescue efforts at Gordon’s Feed and Pet ended tragically when a man trapped in a grain bin died despite emergency response.

Red and white fire truck with honeycomb grille and emergency lights in service bay

Grain transportation demand strong despite fuel costs

Record grain supplies and export demand keep transportation volumes high despite rising fuel prices.

Aerial view of a red and blue cargo barge loaded with sand or grain on greenish water

Mergers & Acquisitions

Central Valley Ag and Randall co-ops to merge

Members approve unification in April 29 vote, with combined organization set to begin operations June 1.

Central Valley Ag and Randall Farmers Coop Union logos side by side

Grain Processing

March oilseed crushing, corn use climb

The latest USDA report shows significant increases in soybean and canola processing alongside rising corn consumption for fuel alcohol production.

Laboratory glassware with amber and yellow liquids arranged on gray surface with corn cobs

Weskan Grain challenges K&O Railroad over grain shipping barriers

A Kansas grain shipper’s legal fight with its rail carrier could reshape access and rates for High Plains agriculture.

Railroad tracks converging into the distance with rusty bolts and wooden ties

Mergers & Acquisitions

Royal Agrifirm Group completes acquisition of specialty protein leader Hamlet Protein

The deal strengthens Agrifirm’s portfolio of nutritional solutions and early-life nutrition focus.

Business & Markets

House passes 2026 farm bill with bipartisan support

The legislation cleared the chamber 224-200, drawing the broadest minority party support for a farm bill since 2008.

The U.S. Capitol Building with its iconic white dome under a clear blue sky, flanked by congressional office buildings and manicured grounds.

Business & Markets

Food prices expected to rise 2.9% in 2026 as beef costs surge

Forecasts show restaurant meals will increase faster than grocery prices, with beef and vegetable costs driving inflation while egg prices recover from avian flu impacts.

Overhead view of supermarket produce section with multiple display tables of fresh fruits and vegetables arranged by type

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