Feed & Grain StaffFrom the Author - Page 2Grain Trade & ExportGlobal oilseed production to hit record high in 2024/25Global oilseed production is expected to hit a new high of 687 million tons, a 4% increase from the prior year.Grain Supply ChainExperts anticipate shift from El Niño to La Niña this summerThe transition will impact precipitation, storms and temperature distributions worldwide.Grain Supply ChainUS winter wheat production sees increase in 2024 forecastHard Red Winter wheat is expected to rise by 17%, while Soft Red Winter sees a significant drop of 23%.SafetyDOL announces major restructuring of OSHA regional operationsThe strategic overhaul includes the inauguration of a new regional office in Birmingham, Alabama, and the consolidation of existing regions in the West.Association NewsAFIA commends leaving committee membersMembers drive critical legislative, regulatory and policy efforts crucial for the animal feed and pet food industries.Grain Trade & ExportUSGC boosts corn and DDGS marketing in South Korea and TaiwanInitiatives included strategic conferences and direct engagements with major buyers.Company NewsBenson Hill announces Q1 financial results and strategic shiftsThe company’s transition includes the divestiture of its Iowa soy processing facility and the retirement of $120 million in high-cost debt.Grain Supply ChainAgricultural exports show mixed performance in key commoditiesWheat and sorghum saw notable purchases, particularly from Asia and Latin America, while corn experienced a robust increase in sales.Worker SafetyOSHA advances new rule to combat workplace heat hazardsThe initiative hopes to improve worker safety amidst rising temperatures and increasing heat-related incidents nationwide.Business & MarketsUS agencies unveil plan for biotechnology regulatory frameworkInitiative aims to improve transparency, efficiency and public trust by updating and streamlining the oversight of biotech innovationsTransportationCanadian grain farmers urge resolution as railway strike loomsThe strike could severely impact grain transportation, affecting economic stability and Canada’s reliability as a grain supplier.Carbon Emissions ReductionADM and Voltloader to electrify wheat transportation in the UKThis initiative aims to reduce ADM's Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions significantly.Previous PagePage 2 of 77Next Page