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Carbon Emissions Reduction

Ahold Delhaize and General Mills partner to cut greenhouse gas emissions

The initiative will provide financial and technical support to farmers in Kansas and Saskatchewan to implement sustainable practices.

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Association News

Speaker Applications open for GEAPS Exchange 2025

With over 3,700 attendees last year, the event offers speakers valuable opportunities for exposure and networking in the grain handling industry.

Association News

NGFA advocates for rail growth and policy reforms in STB testimony

Mike Seyfert highlighted increasing U.S. grain production and exports, urging policy changes to support growth in the freight rail industry.

Regulatory Updates

OSHA addresses Emergency Response Rule concerns

The agency is reviewing feedback from stakeholders and may consider excluding volunteer organizations.

Association News

ALCIVIA donates $30,000 to equip local fire departments

The funds will be used to purchase vital equipment, including a grain entrapment rescue system.

Charles Ross & Son Company announces the passing of Richard Ross

Richard Ross will be remembered for his commitment to innovation, his passion for sport fishing and his generous spirit.

Grain Supply Chain

Global coarse grain production declines

The USDA forecasts higher U.S. corn and sorghum yields driven by favorable weather, while global coarse grain output falls.

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Association News

Growers oppose duties on 2,4-D herbicide imports

They argue that the tariffs will strain farmers who rely on imported herbicides for effective weed management.

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Gevo secures patent for innovative ethanol-to-olefins process

The technology allows for the direct conversion of ethanol into larger, more useful olefins in a single step.

Grain Trade & Export

USGC works with Asian wet millers to boost corn starch yields

Studies show that U.S. corn has higher starch extractability and requires shorter steeping times.

U.S. Grains Council (USGC) Manager of Global Strategies and Trade Alexander Grabois (right) recently traveled to Taiwan and Indonesia as a continuation of the Council's industrial starch study. Grabois worked with USGC Taiwan Director Michael Lu (center) to meet with local stakeholders to learn about their operations, present the lab findings of the study and further develop the report.

Association News

Leanna Nail inducted into AFIA Liquid Feed Hall of Fame

Nail played a pivotal role in shaping the liquid feed industry, including organizing annual symposiums and establishing the Hall of Fame itself.

Association News

USGC explores renewed ethanol collaboration during China mission

The mission aimed to foster collaboration that could unlock significant market opportunities.

The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) recently conducted an exploratory mission to China to evaluate its market potential for U.S. ethanol and develop partnerships with relevant Chinese organizations and stakeholders to strengthen future collaborations. Pictured at a meeting with the National Energy Administration (NEA) are USGC China Director Manuel Sanchez (second from left); Ringneck Energy CEO and USGC Ethanol Advisory Team Member Walter Wendland (third from right); USGC Director of Global Programs Stella Qian (second from right); and USGC Program Manager Ellie Yan (rightmost).

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