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Sep 3, 2021

Port of Houston Signs $1.1B Channel Expansion

Project will widen and deepen segments of the Houston Ship Channel

Photo: Port Houston

Sep 3, 2021

USGC Provides Protein Market Outlook in Southeast Asia

Uncertainty in protein market makes long-term purchasing decisions more difficult

Manuel Sanchez, USGC’s regional director for Southeast Asia and Oceania

Sep 3, 2021

Ida Impacts Freight Traffic at Lower Mississippi

More than 50% of U.S. grain exports depend on this region to reach overseas markets

Sep 3, 2021

More Grain Terminals Found Damaged by Ida

Power outages across southern Louisiana keep many facilities shuttered

File Photo

Sep 3, 2021

Conveyor Collapse at Louisiana Cargill Facility

Incident closes road for four to five days outside facility

Sep 2, 2021

Chevron, Bunge Partner to Create Renewable Fuel Feedstocks

Joint venture would establish reliable supply chain from farmer to fueling station for both companies

Sep 2, 2021

Hurricane Ida Creates Logistical Nightmare

Officials reported 22 barges on the loose, with one hitting a bridge in Laffite, LA, which may have left it structurally unsound

Sep 2, 2021

NARA Announces New President and CEO

Kent Swisher has worked with NARA for over 18 years

Sep 2, 2021

Cargill, Rumba Meats Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Companies share stories of Hispanic contributions and impact during celebratory month

Sep 2, 2021

WATT Global Media Acquires Feed & Grain

Expands media portfolio, gains market depth and broadens audience reach

Sep 2, 2021

Plant-Based Protein Pilot Program Launches

Technology will improve production, quality, traceability, and marketing opportunities of protein crops in quickly growing market

Source Merit Functional Foods

Sep 2, 2021

Benson Hill, CropTrak Collaborate to Leverage Agronomic Insights

Cloud technology seamlessly tracks agronomic information, improves profitability, and delivers validated metrics

Source: Benson Hill

Sep 1, 2021

IPPE Launches Young Leaders Under 30 Program

Program targets young professionals in the poultry/meat processing or animal/pet food production

Sep 1, 2021

Marathon Petroleum Converts to Biofuels, Adds Wind Power

One Energy is putting up the capital and installing five 2.3-megawatt wind turbines onsite

Sep 1, 2021

Novel Insect Protein Approved for U.S. Pet Food Market

AAFCO votes to include black soldier fly (BSF) larvae and meal in dog food and treats; cat food approval expected in 2022

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Aug 31, 2021

Bühler and DIL Inaugurate Technology Center

Technology Center Proteins of the Future in Germany will further develop extruded meat substitutes

Source: Bühler

Aug 31, 2021

Hurricane Ida Damages Grain Terminals, Disrupts Exports

Cargill's Reserve, LA, terminal "sustained significant damage;" CHS facility may lack power for weeks

File Photo

Aug 31, 2021

ADM Milling Network Achieves Net Zero Emissions

An industry first, accomplishment paves the way for carbon neutral flour

Aug 31, 2021

WTO to Examine U.S.-China Grain Import Dispute

Debate centers around Beijing's use of import controls for rice, wheat and corn

Aug 30, 2021

Iowa-Based Start Up to Build Soy Processing Plant

Platinum Crush will power renewable diesel, sustainable energy markets

Photo: Platinum Crush

Aug 30, 2021

China Expected to Increase Soybean Purchases

Analyst: Current estimates are understating 2021-22 import figures

Aug 30, 2021

小麦收获当Traders Weigh Hurricane Ida Impact

主要粮食出口termi交易员关闭nals, at least one soybean crushing plant this weekend

Aug 30, 2021

Five Star, Farmers Win Merger Update

Merger has been a two-year process of discussions with both boards and employees

Photo: Five Star Coopertive

Aug 27, 2021

NGFA Publishes New Safety Resources

Association offers Safety Tips Sheets, webinars and other materials during Harvest Safety Week

Aug 27, 2021

USGC Continues Virtual Work to Inform, Educate

Council continues its mission to keep markets open and ensure grain is moving around the world

Photo: USGC

Aug 27, 2021

Ethanol Production Drops More Than Expected

Production dropped 40,000 barrels/day in one week

Aug 27, 2021

NARS Adds Online Options for Meeting

Speakers include executives from all seven Class I railroads

Aug 27, 2021

New Tool Helps Find Safe, Young Drivers

ATRI releases results of research to identify safest 18- to 20-year-old drivers

Aug 27, 2021

Profiles Detail Economic Value of Inland Waterways

National Waterways Foundation looks at 17 states

Aug 27, 2021

MPI Celebrates 40 Years

Magnetic Products, Inc. revolutionized the overall performance and reliability of magnetic separation equipment

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Marketwatch: Mar, 14

US Corn Price Idx:ZCPAUS.CM

open: 7.1769
high: 7.3123
low: 7.1207
close: 7.3

US Soybean Price Idx:ZSPAUS.CM

open: 16.1082
high: 16.2156
low: 16.0607
close: 16.1701

US Hard Red Winter Wheat Price Idx:KEPAUS.CM

open: 9.7183
high: 10.1819
low: 9.5108
close: 10.0526

US Soft Red Winter Wheat Price Idx:ZWPAUS.CM

open: 9.0276
high: 9.9596
low: 8.8426
close: 9.9596