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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.
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Man rescued from grain silo at Luckey Farmers
Multiple rescue crews responded to incident at Oak Harbor, Ohio, facility.
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ADM recognized as 'diversity leader'
ADM placed 15th overall and 2nd in the food and beverages sector for the 2023 study.
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Senate confirms USDA trade undersecretary
Alexis Taylor will be the new top agricultural trade official.
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70 TECHTalks highlight feed industry technology, trends
Presentations will address many topics, including food safety, animal welfare, sustainability and feed production, among others.
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AFIA-KSU feed manufacturing class opens registration
AFIA 500: Fundamentals of Feed Manufacturing provides an in-depth understanding of the feed manufacturing process.
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Study: Soybean oil for biofuels has little impact on food prices
USB, Purdue University study shows increased availability of soy meal drives down cost of animal proteins.
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Fire at The Andersons in Saginaw County, Michigan
Several homes in the area were evacuated and 29 fire departments responded to December 18 incident.
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Barchart and Greenstone integrate agribusiness apps
Partnership allows displaying relevant basis, futures and cash prices alongside tickets, contracts, settlements and more.
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STB publishes final rules on rail rate review process
Rules provide rail customers with a more workable approach to challenge unreasonable freight rail rates.
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Scoular VP to serve on ag advisory committee
Ed Prosser will serve on the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Agricultural Advisory Committee.
Ag exports expand with USDA $200M investment
Funding is awarded to more than 60 U.S. agricultural organizations
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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.
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Ethanol demand could rise due to proposals in Washington, D.C.
The Renewable Fuel Standard and new legislation are good signs for ethanol production.
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Fire destroys grain cooperative in Indiana
More than 10 emergency crews battled the fire at the Dillsboro branch of Laughery Valley Ag Co-op.
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Bunge investing $550M in protein concentrate facility
New plant in Morristown, Indiana, will process close to 4.5 million bushels of soybeans.
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NGFA: Grain industry impacted by UP embargoes
President and CEO Mike Seyfert details impact during STB hearing.
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Columbia Grain appoints chief financial officer
Andres Cardena was most recently the CEO at Attebury Grain in Texas.
Andres Cardena. Photo courtesy of CGI.
CHS addresses sustainability through outcome-based approach
Company releases its 2022 sustainability report.
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.
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Ÿnsect to team up with Ardent Mills
First Ÿnsect large scale farm project in the U.S. planned to begin in 2023.
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Oxbow Crush acquires soybean processing plant
Upgrades to the Mississippi facility are ongoing with operations restarting in 2023.
GROWMARK elects Kevin Malchine chairman
Malchine replaces John Reifsteck, who retired as chairman in November.
Kevin Malchine Photos courtesy of GROWMARK
Grain elevators, merchandisers face mixed picture in 2023
CoBank report notes cooperatives will absorb higher barge, rail costs in the coming year.
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Cargill pledges $14M to support women in ag
Through expanded partnership with CARE, the goal is to build resiliency for rural agricultural communities globally.
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ADM regenerative ag program honored
Company is awarded for expanding its regenerative agriculture programs.
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LDC creates new food, feed solutions platform
New platform will debut in January 2023 as part of the company's value chain segment.
Bunge board proposes to incorporate in Switzerland
The company’s operational headquarters will remain in St. Louis.
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U.S. corn stocks rise in December WASDE
USDA notes rising competition on the export market, high prices cuts into demand for U.S. corn.
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Didion donations impact local communities
Didion Milling Foundation raised $123,000 at the Strong Communities Golf Outing in September.
Photo courtesy of Didion Milling Foundation
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