Soybean processing plant moves to North Dakota after delays
Epitome Energy has selected Grand Forks for its $400M soybean crushing plant
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NCGA names renewable fuels director
Julie Busse will serve as lead staff for the Ethanol Action Team (ETHAT).
U.S. soy exports earn record $40 billion
Soy export values are up 17% in volume but dip 4% year-on-year.
PEXELS
Which climatic factors will influence winter commodities?
Jim Roemer with Climatelligence says weather will be taking a much more critical role in grain markets.
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JBS to acquire Midwest grain marketer, pork producer
JBS has served as the exclusive customer of TriOak Foods since 2017.
Photo courtesy of TriOak Foods
Report: 2022 corn harvest has higher test weight, protein content
U.S. Grains Council’s 2022/2023 report also shows lower total damage for this year's crop.
Photo courtesy of U.S. Grains Council
AGRIServices of Brunswick goes to paperless payments with producers
Farmers can access funds through Bushel Wallet instantly.
Photo courtesy of Bushel.
Cargill acquires Owensboro Grain Co.
Acquisition will help Cargill modernize and increase capacity across its North American oilseeds network.
Benson Hill to add soy extrusion facility in Iowa
$28 million expansion will include a 15,000-square-foot building and buying equipment.
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Landus Conduit launches to streamline grain supply chain
Venture will extend the intellectual capital and capabilities of Landus into new markets and geographies.
Bruce Vernon will lead Landus Conduit. Photo courtesy of Landus.
Cargill names new president, CEO
Brian Sikes will assume the CEO role on January 1, 2023.
Photo courtesy of Cargill
Scoular opens Nebraska shuttle loading facility
New facility in Grainton, Nebraska, has the capability to receive producer grain at 45,000 bushels/hour rate.
Photo courtesy of Scoular.
Cenex, Coop Service grant to help local food insecurity
$25,000 will be given to Backus Community Café in International Falls, Minnesota, to serve neighbors in need.
Photo courtesy of CHS Inc.
The Andersons names Bill Krueger COO
Krueger will assume role December 1 and be responsible for all of the company's operating segments.
Photo courtesy of The Andersons
Garden City Co-op to build shuttle loader facility
Facility near Holcomb, Kansas, will bring additional marketing opportunities for grain customers.
Photo courtesy of Garden City Co-op, Inc.
USB targets soybean meal for innovation challenge
The U.S. is expected to increase soybean meal production, and new uses will be necessary to keep market value.
Photo courtesy of United Soybean Board (USB)
Canada turns to U.S. corn as barley prices climb
Pent-up demand causes barley prices to increase and cattle ranchers turn to U.S. corn as less costly substitute.
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GROWMARK advances ag-related careers with new complex
Partnership with Heartland Community College will create more work-ready students
Photo courtesy of GROWMARK
Soybean grading factors under review by USDA
Color may be eliminated as a criteria for soy's quality
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CHS names chief sustainability officer
Megan Rock becomes the company's first chief sustainability officer.
Megan Rock, chief sustainability officer and vice president, sustainability and innovation. Photo courtesy of CHS Inc.
3 grain facilities receive CP Elevator of the Year
Railway presents award to grain elevators that achieve high volumes efficiently and safely from a single loading point.
Elbow Lake Co-op Grain wins CP Elevator of the Year Award. Photo courtesy of Elbow Lake Co-op Grain
Mexico not buying U.S. yellow corn as GMO ban proceeds
Mexican president underscores country does not want genetically modified corn
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WASDE: Record high corn yields in several states
2022/23 U.S. corn outlook is for higher production, larger feed and residual use and greater ending stocks.
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Chief Agri adds Singleton to sales team
Shad Singleton is named U.S. and Canada sales manager for Kearney, Nebraska, company.
Shad Singleton, U.S. and Canada sales manager for Chief Agri
USDA: More corn, wheat acreage in 2023
Baseline Projections report expects producers to reduce soybean acres
PEXELS
ADM opens North America microbiology lab
The new lab in Decatur, Illinois, will test finished product before it's released to market.
Photo courtesy of ADM
China's October soybean imports slide to lowest in 8 years
The country's imports of soybeans fell 19% as buyers cut purchases.
Polina Tankilevitch | PEXELS
Cooperative Ventures invests in autonomous tractor startup
Sabanto products are designed to drive turn-key autonomy solutions for farmers, ag retailers.
Photo courtesy of Sabanto
POET donates $1M to fight pork processing plant
Wholestone Farms wants to build a $500M processing facility in Sioux Falls
Barbar Barbosa | PEXELS
Scoular names new food safety leadership
Steven Moore will lead food safety, quality, regulatory and innovation for the entire company, as well as the Petsource subsidiary
Photo courtesy of Scoular
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Marketwatch: Dec, 06
US Corn Price Idx: ZCPAUS.CM
open: 6.5328
high: 6.55
low: 6.4408
close: 6.4673
US Soybean Price Idx: ZSPAUS.CM
open: 14.2059
high: 14.2809
low: 14.1255
close: 14.1516
US Hard Red Winter Wheat Price Idx: KEPAUS.CM
open: 8.3708
high: 8.3933
low: 8.0459
close: 8.0561
US Soft Red Winter Wheat Price Idx: ZWPAUS.CM
open: 6.9245
high: 6.947
low: 6.6307
close: 6.6779
