Grain Journal

The Eastern African Grain Council hosted a three day training on integrated pest control and management for sector professionals in Uganda, discussing pesticide management. Read the full story on Grain Journal: GrainJournal.com/article/113283…

The NGFA has declared that the Mid-Mississippi River is open for navigation, beginning at 7 a.m. on March 19. Read the full story on Grain Journal: GrainJournal.com/article/113281…

Bunge has been named one of the 2026 World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. Read the full story on Grain Journal: GrainJournal.com/article/113289…

According to Purdue University, though less grain dust explosion incidents occurred in 2025 than the previous year, the number of injuries and fatalities increased. Read the full story on Grain Journal: GrainJournal.com/article/113260…

The 2025/26 U.S. sorghum crop has graded at No. 1 certification for the 7th consecutive year, with total damage at 0.1%. The crop's protein content measured at 11.6% while starch concentration measured at 72.8%. Read the full story on Grain Journal: GrainJournal.com/article/113258…

Scientists at Florida State University have discovered new information on how corn DNA replicates, opening the door for more effective crop improvement. Read the full story on Grain Journal: GrainJournal.com/article/113259…

AFIA's 2026 Purchasing and Ingredient Suppliers Conference attracted over 600 feed industry professionals to Fort Worth, Texas, last week, focusing in on the theme “Feeding Independence, Growing Innovation.” Read the full story on Grain Journal: GrainJournal.com/article/113251…

As fertilizer prices increase, Clemson University scientists emphasize that nutrient-management strategies can be used to help control costs, such as fertilizing with animal manure or using cover crops. Read the full story on Grain Journal: GrainJournal.com/article/113252…

As a planned meeting between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping approaches, the American Soybean Association is calling for a focus on U.S. soybeans in ongoing trade talks to support U.S. farmers. Read the full story on Grain Journal: GrainJournal.com/article/113250…

National Sorghum Producers has announced that Tulsa Ports is the newest member of the NSP Industry Partner program, strengthening the sorghum supply chain. Read the full story on Grain Journal: GrainJournal.com/article/113243…

North Dakota State University's Soybean Symposium covered agronomy, breeding and new uses research, and the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council awarded four scholarships to Minnesota students. Read the full story on Grain Journal: GrainJournal.com/article/113240…

Following ideal weather conditions, some Mississippi farmers were able to plant corn as early as late February, which is likely a record for the state. Typically, planting begins in March and is completed in May. Read the full story on Grain Journal: GrainJournal.com/article/113241…

The Missouri Corn Growers Association, along with corn grower organizations from 14 states, submitted a formal letter encouraging continued investigation into fertilizer pricing and market concentration. Read the full story on Grain Journal: GrainJournal.com/article/113232…

The Bioprocessing and Industrial Value Added Products Innovation Center at Kansas State University is receiving funding to add 10 new laboratories, allowing for more research to support the grain industry. Read the full story on Grain Journal: GrainJournal.com/article/113233…

The March WASDE report's revisions to the soy products’ balance sheet hint at "underlying price stability in the soybean complex", according to the American Soybean Association. Read the full story on Grain Journal: GrainJournal.com/article/113229…

Agriculture, manufacturing and technology sector leaders met in Washington this week to stress the importance of renewing the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement as the formal review period. Read the full story on Grain Journal: GrainJournal.com/article/113221…

As meetings in South Korea and Taiwan begin, U.S. Wheat Associates trade team season is expected to bring customers to over a dozen states by connecting growers with purchasers. Read the full story on Grain Journal: GrainJournal.com/article/113220…

Oklahoma State University has released a new purple wheat variety that features added health benefits along with improved taste, according to some consumers. Read the full story on Grain Journal: GrainJournal.com/article/113225…

ASA President Scott Metzger testified before the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry this week, emphasizing the importance of strengthening the domestic markets of US crops. Read the full story on Grain Journal: GrainJournal.com/article/113204…

GEAPS Exchange 2026 attracted 4,027 attendees and 459 exhibitors, allowing people working in all parts of the supply and value chain of grain and grain processing to meet and share ideas. Read the full story on Grain Journal: GrainJournal.com/article/113205…