Feed & Grain StaffFrom the Author - Page 3Business & MarketsFarmer sentiment declines in June amid high costsConcerns over rising interest rates, high input costs and potential lower product prices contributed to the decline.CommoditiesUSDA reports increase in corn and soybean usageReport reveals an 8% rise in total corn usage for May 2024, reaching 508 million bushels.TransportationNew California rail regulation may disrupt Midwest agricultureCompliance costs, estimated at $13.8 billion, could lower commodity prices for producers and raise consumer prices.Association NewsGrowth Energy moves to intervene in a biofuel standards lawsuitGrowth Energy argues that the challenge threatens the biofuel industry and undermines the Renewable Fuel Standard's goals.Association NewsUSGC sponsors global bioenergy week in RomeRepresentatives emphasized ethanol’s benefits in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and sustainable energy transitions.Company NewsBenson Hill receives acquisition interest from Argonautic VenturesA Transaction Committee has been formed to evaluate strategic alternatives.Association NewsNorthern Soy Marketing elects new leadership for FY25The board meeting also included budget reviews and administrative reports, setting the stage for further growth and promotion of northern soy.CommoditiesUSDA reports reveal decrease in corn plantingsNotable shifts include a rise in biotech crop use and significant changes in grain and rice stock levels.CommoditiesDrought conditions worsen in Eastern USForecasters predict needed rainfall for parts of the eastern U.S. but continued heat in the South.CommoditiesNSM unveils tool highlighting benefits of northern-grown soybeansSimulations reveal a $4.30 per metric ton feed cost reduction and a $16.84 higher true value for NSM soymeal compared to South American products.Business & MarketsGrowth Energy praises Michigan's tax credit for E15 fuelThis legislation marks a significant step towards promoting bioethanol and lower-carbon fuel options.Business & MarketsUSDA proposes rule to enhance fairness in livestock and poultryThe proposed rule seeks to better protect farmers, ranchers, and other market participants by providing clearer enforcement measures.Previous PagePage 3 of 87Next Page