News and Information for the Grain, Milling, Feed, Seed and BioFuels Industries http://www.grainnet.com Tue, 21 May 2013 11:29:18 EDT http://www.grainnet.com/articles/University_of_Illinois_Extension__Cereal_Leaf_Beetles_and_Aphids_Present_in_Southern_IL_Wheat_Fields___Overall_Activity_Low-132662.html http://www.grainnet.com/articles/University_of_Illinois_Extension__Cereal_Leaf_Beetles_and_Aphids_Present_in_Southern_IL_Wheat_Fields___Overall_Activity_Low-132662.html Tue, 21 May 2013 11:04:38 EDT http://www.grainnet.com/articles/K_State_Ag_Alumni_Assn__Honors_Three_at_Annual_Spring_Event-132658.html http://www.grainnet.com/articles/K_State_Ag_Alumni_Assn__Honors_Three_at_Annual_Spring_Event-132658.html Manhattan, KS—The Kansas State University College of Agriculture Alumni Association recognized one of the founders of U.S. Premium Beef, a Kansas Wheat executive and a K-State entomologist for their contributions to agriculture and Kansas during its annual Wild for Ag events on May 4, at the K-State Alumni Center. Steven Hunt, Liberty, Mo., received the 2013 Distinguished Alumni Award. He currently is an adviser to U.S. Premium Beef LLC, a marketing company that provides U.S. beef producers with an opportunity to retain ownership of the beef they produce from the ranch to retail. He helped found the company in 1996 Tue, 21 May 2013 09:54:07 EDT http://www.grainnet.com/articles/Man_Recalls_Hours_Stuck_in_Corn_at_On_Farm_Bin_Near_Basco__IL__Journal_Pilot_-132656.html http://www.grainnet.com/articles/Man_Recalls_Hours_Stuck_in_Corn_at_On_Farm_Bin_Near_Basco__IL__Journal_Pilot_-132656.html Tue, 21 May 2013 07:38:50 EDT http://www.grainnet.com/articles/Contractor_Injured_in_Flash_Fire_at_New_Coop_in_Otho__IA__Messenger_-132651.html http://www.grainnet.com/articles/Contractor_Injured_in_Flash_Fire_at_New_Coop_in_Otho__IA__Messenger_-132651.html Tue, 21 May 2013 07:37:18 EDT http://www.grainnet.com/articles/GIPSA_Issues_Program_Notice_on_Charm_Sciences_ROSA_reg__WET_Aflatoxin_Quantitative_Test_Method__FGIS_-132650.html http://www.grainnet.com/articles/GIPSA_Issues_Program_Notice_on_Charm_Sciences_ROSA_reg__WET_Aflatoxin_Quantitative_Test_Method__FGIS_-132650.html Mon, 20 May 2013 16:27:51 EDT http://www.grainnet.com/articles/Corn_Producers_Break_Planting_Progress_Records_____Map-132646.html http://www.grainnet.com/articles/Corn_Producers_Break_Planting_Progress_Records_____Map-132646.html Mon, 20 May 2013 16:04:59 EDT http://www.grainnet.com/articles/USDA_Weekly_Crop_Progress_Report__Corn__71__Planted__19__Emerged__Soybeans__24__Planted__3__Emerged__Winter_Wheat__43__Headed__Spring_Wheat__67__Planted__22__Emerged-132645.html http://www.grainnet.com/articles/USDA_Weekly_Crop_Progress_Report__Corn__71__Planted__19__Emerged__Soybeans__24__Planted__3__Emerged__Winter_Wheat__43__Headed__Spring_Wheat__67__Planted__22__Emerged-132645.html Mon, 20 May 2013 13:29:25 EDT http://www.grainnet.com/articles/GIPSA_Issues_Directive_on_Falling_Number_Determination_For_Wheat__FGIS_-132641.html http://www.grainnet.com/articles/GIPSA_Issues_Directive_on_Falling_Number_Determination_For_Wheat__FGIS_-132641.html Mon, 20 May 2013 10:45:36 EDT http://www.grainnet.com/articles/K_State_Analysis__May_Wheat_Market_Outlook-132636.html http://www.grainnet.com/articles/K_State_Analysis__May_Wheat_Market_Outlook-132636.html Mon, 20 May 2013 10:45:17 EDT http://www.grainnet.com/articles/K_State_Analysis__May_Corn_and_Grain_Sorghum_Market_Outlook_-132637.html http://www.grainnet.com/articles/K_State_Analysis__May_Corn_and_Grain_Sorghum_Market_Outlook_-132637.html Mon, 20 May 2013 10:04:42 EDT http://www.grainnet.com/articles/USDA_Weekly_Grains_Inspected_For_Export_Report__Corn_Up__Soybeans__Wheat__and_Sorghum_Down-132634.html http://www.grainnet.com/articles/USDA_Weekly_Grains_Inspected_For_Export_Report__Corn_Up__Soybeans__Wheat__and_Sorghum_Down-132634.html Mon, 20 May 2013 09:16:11 EDT http://www.grainnet.com/articles/CME_Group_Expands_OTC_Ag_Offering_With_U_S__Dollar_Denominated_Palm_Oil_Swap-132630.html http://www.grainnet.com/articles/CME_Group_Expands_OTC_Ag_Offering_With_U_S__Dollar_Denominated_Palm_Oil_Swap-132630.html Singapore/Chicago—CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, announced May 20 it has expanded its centrally cleared, over-the-counter (OTC) agricultural swap offering through the introduction of a new U.S. dollar (USD)-denominated palm oil swap. Pending CFTC review, the new USD Malaysian Crude Palm Oil Calendar Swap will be available for clearing on CME ClearPort on June 3, and will be listed with and subject to the rules and regulations of the CBOT. “Unlike other agricultural commodities that are harvested once a year, palm oil and its associated refined products are produced continuously here in Asia, ensuring the need for Mon, 20 May 2013 09:14:08 EDT http://www.grainnet.com/articles/EPA_Sets_Tolerances_for_Sulfoxaflor_on_Wheat__Barley__Soybean_Meal__Federal_Register_-132631.html http://www.grainnet.com/articles/EPA_Sets_Tolerances_for_Sulfoxaflor_on_Wheat__Barley__Soybean_Meal__Federal_Register_-132631.html http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2013-05-17/html/2013-11824.htm Mon, 20 May 2013 09:01:09 EDT http://www.grainnet.com/articles/Registration_Open_For_USGC_Board_of_Delegates_Meeting_____July_29_31_____Ottawa__ON-132629.html http://www.grainnet.com/articles/Registration_Open_For_USGC_Board_of_Delegates_Meeting_____July_29_31_____Ottawa__ON-132629.html The world’s longest undefended border won’t be the only thing shared between the United States and Canada this summer. Join more than 200 U.S. corn, barley, sorghum farmers and agribusiness representatives as they discuss trading insights and perspectives with their Canadian counterparts in Ottawa, Ontario, for the U.S. Grains Council’s 53rd Annual Board of Delegates Meeting July 29-31, 2013. “This year, the Council’s there is ‘Smaller World, Bigger Markets,” said Don Fast, USGC Chairman, “and U.S. markets don’t come much bigger than Canada.” For centuries, these two nations have weathered trade disputes, environmental concerns and market competition. Nevertheless, trade continues to expand, Mon, 20 May 2013 08:52:10 EDT http://www.grainnet.com/articles/USDA_ERS_Study__Simulating_the_Interactions_Between_Climate_Adaptation_and_Conservation_Program_Design-132627.html http://www.grainnet.com/articles/USDA_ERS_Study__Simulating_the_Interactions_Between_Climate_Adaptation_and_Conservation_Program_Design-132627.html Mon, 20 May 2013 08:49:43 EDT http://www.grainnet.com/articles/University_of_Illinois_Analysis__A_Farm_Bill_Update__More_Changes_to_Commodity_Programs-132626.html http://www.grainnet.com/articles/University_of_Illinois_Analysis__A_Farm_Bill_Update__More_Changes_to_Commodity_Programs-132626.html Mon, 20 May 2013 08:03:47 EDT http://www.grainnet.com/articles/ADM_Says_Improvements_and_Efficiencies_Put_Company_on_Course_to_Save__200_Million_by_End_of_2014__Herald_Review_-132623.html http://www.grainnet.com/articles/ADM_Says_Improvements_and_Efficiencies_Put_Company_on_Course_to_Save__200_Million_by_End_of_2014__Herald_Review_-132623.html Fri, 17 May 2013 16:00:15 EDT http://www.grainnet.com/articles/AGP_Permanently_Closes_Corn_Processing_Plant_in_Hastings__NE-132616.html http://www.grainnet.com/articles/AGP_Permanently_Closes_Corn_Processing_Plant_in_Hastings__NE-132616.html Omaha, NEand#151;Ag Processing Inc a cooperative (AGP) announced May 17 that it has permanently shut down operations of its corn processing plant at Hastings, Nebraska. The plant had been on an extended shutdown since February 1, 2013 amid challenging economic conditions. At that time, the Company said it would continue to evaluate the future of the plant. The decision has been made to permanently close the corn processing operations. The cooperative also operates a soybean processing plant, a vegetable oil refinery and an AminoPlus® production facility at its industrial complex in Hastings. Company officials reiterated that those operations will not be impacted by the announcement. For more information, Fri, 17 May 2013 15:43:54 EDT http://www.grainnet.com/articles/USGC_Cautiously_Optimistic_About_Senate_Ag_Committe_Farm_Bill_Approval-132615.html http://www.grainnet.com/articles/USGC_Cautiously_Optimistic_About_Senate_Ag_Committe_Farm_Bill_Approval-132615.html Fri, 17 May 2013 15:41:58 EDT http://www.grainnet.com/articles/USGC__Good_News___Cautious_Optimism_From_USDA_on_2013_Crop-132614.html http://www.grainnet.com/articles/USGC__Good_News___Cautious_Optimism_From_USDA_on_2013_Crop-132614.html Fri, 17 May 2013 13:20:32 EDT http://www.grainnet.com/articles/Illinois_Soybean_Assn__QualiMap_Helps_Producers_See_Impact_of_Soybean_Composition_on_Profitability-132602.html http://www.grainnet.com/articles/Illinois_Soybean_Assn__QualiMap_Helps_Producers_See_Impact_of_Soybean_Composition_on_Profitability-132602.html Bloomington, IL—The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) has released its QualiMap Toolkit; a new online tool that allows Illinois soybean farmers to see and better understand the impact soybean composition (protein and oil) can have on their profitability and the Illinois soybean industry. The ISA QualiMap, which is funded by the Illinois soybean checkoff, uses data from the 2012 crop year to show how soybean protein and oil levels for each of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) nine Illinois Agricultural Statistical Districts (ASDs) compare. Farmers can review data and charts for their own ASD -- also referred to as crop reporting Fri, 17 May 2013 12:58:18 EDT http://www.grainnet.com/articles/National_Sorgum_Producers_and_Sorghum_Checkoff_Program_Seek_Regional_Director-132599.html http://www.grainnet.com/articles/National_Sorgum_Producers_and_Sorghum_Checkoff_Program_Seek_Regional_Director-132599.html Lubbock, TX—National Sorghum Producers announces the available position of regional director for the United Sorghum Checkoff Program. Responsibilities of the regional director include establishing, developing and maintaining end-user, first handler and producer relations within a geographic region. Relations is defined as providing educational, supplementary and specific information concerning sorghum including but not limited to production, marketing, utilization and general checkoff information. This is done through face-to-face, meetings or other appropriate communication methods. Specifically, this position is responsible for determining what can be done to develop, expand and promote sorghum. Furthermore, the director is to provide leadership for the sorghum industry Fri, 17 May 2013 11:42:24 EDT http://www.grainnet.com/articles/Severe_Drought_Area_Continues_to_Shrink__Though_Too_Late_For_Some_Wheat__Reuters_-132597.html http://www.grainnet.com/articles/Severe_Drought_Area_Continues_to_Shrink__Though_Too_Late_For_Some_Wheat__Reuters_-132597.html Fri, 17 May 2013 10:21:40 EDT http://www.grainnet.com/articles/Northern_Crops_Insitute_Holds_Snack_Food_Opportunities_For_Dry_Beans_Course-132595.html http://www.grainnet.com/articles/Northern_Crops_Insitute_Holds_Snack_Food_Opportunities_For_Dry_Beans_Course-132595.html Fargo, ND—Fifteen food processors from Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, and USA are at Northern Crops Institute to attend the Snack Food Opportunities for U.S. Dry Beans Course from May 13-17. The course is co-sponsored by the U.S. Dry Bean Council. “During this course, we are demonstrating the high quality of U.S. dry edible beans, and teaching the participants how to incorporate beans into extruded snack food products,” explains Thunyaporn Jeradechachai, NCI Crop Quality Specialist. “Extrusion experts are providing hands-on experience in extruding beans. "During the course, the participants tried more than 50 combinations of extruded bean snacks Fri, 17 May 2013 09:13:12 EDT http://www.grainnet.com/articles/ASA_Calls_For_House_and_Senate_Passage_of_Farm_Bill_Versions-132593.html http://www.grainnet.com/articles/ASA_Calls_For_House_and_Senate_Passage_of_Farm_Bill_Versions-132593.html Soybean Growers Call for Swift Passage of Senate Farm Bill St. Louis, MO—With a vote of 15-5 May 14, the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry passed the “Agricultural Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013,” the Committee’s version of a new Farm Bill. American Soybean Association (ASA) President Danny Murphy, a soybean farmer from Canton, Miss., called on the full Senate to pass the bill, and expressed ASA’s appreciation for the cooperative and bipartisan effort displayed by the Committee in crafting a bill that provides farmers with the certainty they need to continue producing enough food, feed, fiber, and