Landus, Indigo Ag partner to increase producer sustainability
Collaboration will expand farmer awareness, participation in sustainable solutions.
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Robb MacKie joins KSU's Global Center for Grain and Food Innovation
Former president and CEO of American Bakers Association, Mackie will as as an industry liaison.
Proposed Global Center for Grain and Food Innovation at Kansas State University. Courtesy of KSU
Star of the West to expand flour mill in Ligonier, Indiana
Company will be adding an additional 1.5 million pounds of conventional soft wheat production.
U.S. corn imports to China surge
For the week ending March 24, China bought 204,000 tonnes of American corn, its eighth confirmed purchase in the past nine business days.
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Kanza Cooperative names next CEO
Alan Woodard is named CEO as Bruce Krehbiel retires after 36 years.
Panelists connect sustainability, diversity to the bottom line
NGFA Convention kicks off with a panel on ESG ratings, why banks and consumers care, and examples of successful ESG programs in agribusiness.
The 127th Annual Convention, held March 21-23, 2023, at La Quinta Resort and Club, reached the highest attendance since NGFA’s 2010 convention. Photo: Elise Schafer
Perdue sells Lothian grain elevator to Maryland county
Anne Arundel County, Maryland, and Perdue Agribusiness have 90 days from signing to close the $1.25 million deal.
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USGC promotes ethanol in Panama with MOU
Council, AZUCALPA sign memorandum of understanding recognizing role and benefits of biofuels and ethanol.
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LDC boosts profit in 2022 on strong demand for products
Louis Dreyfus says full-year sales up 21%, net profit up 44%.
The Andersons expands dry fertilizer terminal
Facility in Lordstown, Ohio, will now include a new 10,000-ton storage building, increasing dry bulk storage by nearly 65%.
Photo courtesy of The Andersons.
Scoular CEO awards 5 scholarships
Students who have demonstrated leadership in academics and in their community will each receive a $5,000.
Grain merchandising & technology conference coming to Nashville
Barchart's conference focuses on grain merchandisers from September 10-12, 2023.
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CHS names vice president, government affairs
Sarah Bovim served as a senior U.S. trade negotiator at the office of the United States Trade Representative.
Brock Grain System promotes senior store manager
Mark Dodge will create a customer-centric business for Midwest Bearing and Supply.
Photo courtesy of Brock Grain Systems
Canola collaboration offers lower carbon profile for renewable fuels
Corteva, Bunge and Chevron will partner on winter canola hybrids to produce plant-based oil.
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CP-KCS merger disappoints U.S. wheat groups
Decision takes the U.S. rail system from seven to six Class I railroads, further limiting commodities shippers' options.
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Julia Kloehn to serve as GEAPS interim executive director
The association's board of continues to develop a long-term plan after the departure of Steve Records on March 31.
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Scoular recommissions Kansas facility for renewable fuels
Company will retrofit the Goodland facility to crush both soybeans and canola.
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Brock promotes planning & purchasing supervisor
Dustin Loudermilk will manage the planning and purchasing process at Brock’s Vincennes, Indiana, manufacturing facility.
CGI highlights benefits of working in agriculture
Amid a growing labor shortage in the U.S., Columbia Grain International reminds us of the impact of agricultural careers.
Photo courtesy of CGI
Bunge collaborates to develop amino acid-enhanced soybeans
Ongoing collaboration with Corteva Agriscience will improve the nutritional profile of soybean meal for animal feed and protein producers.
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USDA: WASDE lowers U.S. corn export demand
Latest World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimates calls for lower corn exports, larger ending stocks.
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NAWG elects officers, names president
Brent Cheyne was elected president of the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG).
Report: Farmer sentiment dips in February
Producers continue to be concerned about high input costs and declining output prices.
Scoular partners for specialized plant-based ingredients
Collaboration allows Scoular to offer Nepra products through Scoular’s global supply chain network.
ADM launches plant-based food ingredient line
Knwble Grwn line will be produced with regenerative ag practices by small or underrepresented farmers.
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Limagrain Cereal Seeds names commercial manager
Nick Shores joins the company as regional commercial manager for the Northern Plains.
Mid-Iowa Cooperative sells Shell Rock Soy Processing shares
New crushing plant is currently under construction in Butler Logistics Park northwest of Shell Rock, Iowa.
Photo: Shell Rock Soy Processing LLC
Ceres Global Ag announces changes to board of directors
Thomas Coyle has stepped down as an independent director of the board of directors and shifted roles.
BASF halts hybrid wheat seed development in North America
Company will instead focus development of the new type of wheat in European markets.
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