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Feed mill fire at Kent Nutrition in Iowa
Fire was in a pellet machine, exhaust system at Sheldon, Iowa facility.
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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.
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Organic co-op surrenders grain dealer license in South Dakota
Organic Producers of Iowa Nebraska South Dakota (OPINS) engaged in 33 transactions with producers without a license.
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Grain company ex-CEO charged with fraud
If convicted, John R. Coleman would face up to 180 years in prison.
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Injured feed mill employee rescued from roof
Employee had fallen from a platform and was airlifted to the hospital.
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Biosecurity preparedness is focus of IPPE program
Cassandra Jones will speak on perpetual biosecurity preparedness during AFIA's education session
Budabar | BIGSTOCK
Report: Farmer sentiment remains unchanged in November
Looking ahead to 2023, producers continue to cite high input costs as their number one concern.
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CHS elects new board member
Owners also reelect four board member and pass amendments during annual meeting.
From left: Al Holm, Sleepy Eye, MN; Mark Farrell, Cross Plains, WI; Jerrad Stroh, Juniata, NE; Kevin Throener, Cogswell, ND.; and Hal Clemensen, Aberdeen, SD. Photo courtesy of CHS Inc.
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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EPA proposal revamps biofuel strategy
Agency outlines Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program for 2023-25.
AlphaBaby | BIGSTOCK
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
Rail strike averted
Biden signs bill; feed and grain industry reacts to news that a rail shutdown has been avoided.
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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
Ukrainian grain exports via Poland increase 50%
Polish prime minister offers $20M to aid Ukraine in exporting grain to Africa.
Tomasz Mankus | PIXABAY
'No contingency plans' for feed and grain if rail shuts down
Update: House votes to block rail strike, mandate paid sick leave.
Brett Sayles | PEXELS
Mexico: GMO corn for animal feed will be allowed
López Obrador says Mexico is seeking a deal with U.S. after legal action threatened.
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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.
U.S. threatens legal action if Mexico bans GMO corn
Vilsack: Decree would cause huge economic losses and significantly impact bilateral trade.
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Feed mill fire at Thompsons Limited in Ontario
No injuries reported after Saturday's incident.
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Canadian feed company acquires grain processing facility
ADDiCAN has acquired a grain and processing facility in Slemon Park, Prince Edward Island.
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Greenstone donates to center for agricultural safety
Donation will help the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety promote awareness for safety and training in rural America.
Greenstone General Manager, Duey Yliniemi, and Jenifer Archer, Professional Services Analyst virtually present the donation to Dan Neenan, Director of NECAS.. Photo courtesy of Greenstone Systems.
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
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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Scoular’s sustainability story highlighted in annual report
The company has made progress on its five sustainability pillars.
Scoular
Grain producers switch from river to rail, but threat of strike looms
Four railroad unions have rejected the tentative agreement and sent it back to bargaining table.
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Marketwatch: Feb, 03
US Corn Price Idx: ZCPAUS.CM
open: 6.8469
high: 6.89
low: 6.7703
close: 6.7819
US Soybean Price Idx: ZSPAUS.CM
open: 14.8664
high: 14.9765
low: 14.8437
close: 14.9358
US Hard Red Winter Wheat Price Idx: KEPAUS.CM
open: 8.5216
high: 8.5338
low: 8.3169
close: 8.4194
US Soft Red Winter Wheat Price Idx: ZWPAUS.CM
open: 7.0784
high: 7.0809
low: 6.8993
close: 7.005
