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Business & Markets

Tax credits keep struggling biodiesel plants operational

Federal and state subsidies total up to 79 cents/gallon in 2026, preventing widespread shutdowns as market prices fail to cover production costs.

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. 

Grain Trade & Export

Wheat shipping costs to Japan decline in fourth quarter 2025

Lower farm values drive down total landed costs for wheat exports despite mixed transportation rate changes.

Association News

USGBC backs new reciprocal trade agreement with Ecuador

Industry group endorses deal signed by Ambassador Greer, though commodity-specific terms await clarification.

Mergers & Acquisitions

PCA announces acquisition of grain facility in Rich Hill, Missouri

Producers Cooperative Association expands regional presence to better serve local farmers.

Grain Trade & Export

Grain transportation shows mixed results amid rising fuel costs

Rail shipments climb 17% year-over-year while barge movements decline and diesel prices surge to $5.07/gallon.

Business & Markets

Drought worsens across Great Plains and Southwest while Midwest sees improvement from heavy precipitation

Historic blizzard brings relief to Upper Midwest as Nebraska wildfire burns record acreage amid expanding severe drought conditions.

Company News

Dyna-Gro Seed farmers win 58 national and state yield awards across corn, wheat and sorghum

Nutrien Ag Solutions recognizes growers from 16 states for outstanding performance in 2025 national yield competitions.

Commodities

Agricultural coalition urges Trump administration to finalize renewable fuel standard volumes

Industry groups representing biomass-based diesel value chain emphasize policy certainty needed to strengthen energy security and stabilize fuel costs.

Grain Elevators

Windstorm destroys roof of century-old grain elevator in Reed Point, Montana

Historic landmark that drew photographers and served as community icon suffers severe damage as powerful winds tear off top structure.

Business & Markets

Perdue extends pay and benefits for workers following February explosion

The North Carolina facility remains closed as investigation continues into Feb. 21 incident that killed one worker and injured three others.

Association News

Northern Soy Marketing delegation travels to Vietnam

Minnesota farmer Glen Groth leads March 16-20 trade mission with technical experts to host seminar for feed mill executives and nutritionists.

Association News

USGBC targets ethanol market growth in Spain and Belgium

Regional Ethanol Manager meets with Spanish Bioethanol Association and EU stakeholders as Spain finalizes Renewable Energy Directive transposition that could boost ethanol adoption.

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