MARS names Kathy Bathurst president
Bathurst was named along with other officers at the association’s winter meeting.
Midwest Association of Rail Shippers
BASF, Agriculture Future of America and Murray State University start scholarship
The Rocky Napier Scholarship is named in honor of former BASF employee
Bushel launches education series and conference
“Bushel Buddy Seat” in-person conference will be hosted on June 7 in Fargo, North Dakota.
Bushel
Argentina cuts soybean, corn harvest forecast
Dry weather threatens Argentine output
PIXABAY
Mexico adds temporary 50% tariff on white corn exports
Levy will be in place until June 30 to guarantee supply and price stability.
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US: Ukraine grain shipments deliberately delayed by Russia
U.S. Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield says some ships have been waiting over a month, delaying grain to developing countries.
Oqtave | BIGSTOCK
Barge rates fall as Mississippi River conditions improve
Increased precipitation, completion of harvest and increased draft sizes have helped normalize the system.
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China continues U.S. DDGS tariffs for 5 years
Continued tariffs are not expected to have a significant impact on U.S. exporters.
Lucas George Wendt | PEXELS
Vilsack: No compromise with Mexico on biotech corn
U.S. policy on biotech corn is that Mexico is required to base trade rules on science, said ag secretary.
PIXABAY
Ukrainian grain ship runs aground in Suez Canal
Tugs were able to move the ship to a repair area causing only minor delays on the waterway.
Freddy | PIXABAY
Report: China's soybean imports will decline by 2030
Rabobank says the country's import volumes might have already passed their peak.
PIXABAY
$142M grain export scheme exposed in Ukraine
More than 10 high-ranking officials and 370 commercial structures are involved in the scheme.
Ukraine: Corn and flour in short supply
Country reports the pace of grain exports is 31.43% lower this period than last year.
Kingimaging | PIXABAY
NDSU economist reviews Ukrainian war’s impact on grain prices
Dr. William W. Wilson addressed attendees at the 51st Annual Country Elevator Conference.
Dr. William W. Wilson. Photo by Elise Schafer
Grain supply chain had turbulent 2022
USDA's Grain Transportation Report summarizes all the grain transportation issues over the past year.
Dmitriev Mikhail | BIGSTOCK
China to launch grain reserves company
COFCO, Sinograin joint venture will begin operations in January 2023.
PIXABAY
Ukraine: Grain ship inspections delayed by Russia
Ukraine's Infrastructure Ministry said some ships had been stuck in Turkish waters awaiting inspection for over a month.
Oqtave | BIGSTOCK
STB publishes final rules on rail rate review process
Rules provide rail customers with a more workable approach to challenge unreasonable freight rail rates.
PEXELS
Ag exports expand with USDA $200M investment
Funding is awarded to more than 60 U.S. agricultural organizations
PIXABAY
Mexico aims for biotech corn agreement with U.S.
Mexican foreign ministry said talks would continue to reach a 'mutual understanding' with the U.S.
PIXABAY
NGFA: Grain industry impacted by UP embargoes
President and CEO Mike Seyfert details impact during STB hearing.
PIXABAY
Corn growers press Biden on Mexican biotech ban
The National Corn Growers Association sent a letter to the president calling for additional steps to address the biotech corn decree.
PIXABAY
Railroad meltdown stems from labor shortage
Recruiting, hiring and training is a struggle for major U.S. railroads.
Rick Paterson, managing director, Loop Capital Markets. Photo by Elise Schafer
Mexico to rework GMO corn ban
Minister offers to extend deadline to 2025 and overhaul its plan.
PIXABAY
U.S. soy exports earn record $40 billion
Soy export values are up 17% in volume but dip 4% year-on-year.
PEXELS
Rail strike averted
Biden signs bill; feed and grain industry reacts to news that a rail shutdown has been avoided.
PEXELS
Ukrainian grain exports via Poland increase 50%
Polish prime minister offers $20M to aid Ukraine in exporting grain to Africa.
Tomasz Mankus | PIXABAY
Mexico: GMO corn for animal feed will be allowed
López Obrador says Mexico is seeking a deal with U.S. after legal action threatened.
PIXABAY
Ag groups urge Congress to take 'immediate steps' to block rail strike
NGFA: Disruption of rail service would immediately impact food and agriculture and broader supply chains
Johannes Penio | PEXELS
Scoular’s sustainability story highlighted in annual report
The company has made progress on its five sustainability pillars.
Scoular
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high: 14.6802
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close: 14.657
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