News and Information for the Grain, Milling, Feed, Seed and BioFuels Industries http://www.grainnet.com Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:22:22 CDT http://www.grainnet.com/articles/CFTC_to_Publish_All_Outside_Meetings_Regarding_Implementation_of_Dodd_Frank_Wall_Street_Reform_Act-98424.html http://www.grainnet.com/articles/CFTC_to_Publish_All_Outside_Meetings_Regarding_Implementation_of_Dodd_Frank_Wall_Street_Reform_Act-98424.html Washington, DCand#151;Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Gary Gensler announced Sept. 7 that the agency will begin publishing a list of all meetings that either he or Commission staff has with outside organizations regarding the implementation of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. “The CFTC is committed to promoting both market and agency transparency,” Chairman Gensler said. “As we implement the Dodd-Frank Act, we will make meetings that we have with outside organizations regarding the rule-writing process public. "We also will continue publishing materials provided to the Commission by outside organizations. "This commitment to open government will help promote the Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:11:48 CDT http://www.grainnet.com/articles/Gavilon_to_Establish_Australian_Grain_Headquarters_in_Perth-98478.html http://www.grainnet.com/articles/Gavilon_to_Establish_Australian_Grain_Headquarters_in_Perth-98478.html Omaha, NE—Gavilon, LLC today announced that it will establish its second Australian commodity management office in Perth. Gavilon’s Australian headquarters for grain origination, transportation and logistics, marketing and distribution, and risk management services will commence business operations in October 2010. “We are very pleased to be establishing our presence in Australia’s major agricultural exporting region,” said David Levine, vice president of Gavilon’s international division. “We are looking forward to providing producers another alternative for services while helping to meet domestic and export demand for wheat, feed grains and oilseeds.” Gavilon is searching for qualified candidates to staff the new office. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:09:04 CDT http://www.grainnet.com/articles/Alliance_Grain_Traders_to_Acquire_Northern_Yorke_Processors_in_South_Australia__Reuters_-98477.html http://www.grainnet.com/articles/Alliance_Grain_Traders_to_Acquire_Northern_Yorke_Processors_in_South_Australia__Reuters_-98477.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:55:04 CDT http://www.grainnet.com/articles/U_S__Assures_Japan_on_Ample_Wheat_Supplies__Japan_Times_-98474.html http://www.grainnet.com/articles/U_S__Assures_Japan_on_Ample_Wheat_Supplies__Japan_Times_-98474.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:39:10 CDT http://www.grainnet.com/articles/Corn_Crop_Progress_Remains_Ahead_of_Five_Year_Average__UPI_-98471.html http://www.grainnet.com/articles/Corn_Crop_Progress_Remains_Ahead_of_Five_Year_Average__UPI_-98471.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:38:24 CDT http://www.grainnet.com/articles/Firefighters_Monitor_Smoldering_Soybean_Meal_in_Railcar_at_Grange_Coop_in_Central_Point__OR__Mail_Tribune_-98465.html http://www.grainnet.com/articles/Firefighters_Monitor_Smoldering_Soybean_Meal_in_Railcar_at_Grange_Coop_in_Central_Point__OR__Mail_Tribune_-98465.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:45:32 CDT http://www.grainnet.com/articles/IN_Environmental_Management_Dept__to_Investigate_Alleged_Dust_Problems_at_Cargill_Grain_Elevator_in_Dana__WTHI__-98453.html http://www.grainnet.com/articles/IN_Environmental_Management_Dept__to_Investigate_Alleged_Dust_Problems_at_Cargill_Grain_Elevator_in_Dana__WTHI__-98453.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:45:42 CDT http://www.grainnet.com/articles/Grain_Foods_Foundation_and_Wheat_Foods_Council_Form_Industry_Partnership_to_Consolidate_Industry_Efforts-98458.html http://www.grainnet.com/articles/Grain_Foods_Foundation_and_Wheat_Foods_Council_Form_Industry_Partnership_to_Consolidate_Industry_Efforts-98458.html Ridgway, CO—The Grain Foods Foundation and the Wheat Foods Council have formed an official partnership, effective September 1, 2010, according to the Boards of both organizations. The two entities will continue to represent the common interests of the grain foods industry among consumers and influencers. Both groups will retain their individual names, and will be directed by current Grain Foods Foundation President, Judi Adams. Adams was previously president of the Wheat Foods Council for more than 13 years prior to joining the Grain Foods Foundation in 2004. Business operations for both the Grain Foods Foundation and Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:23:26 CDT http://www.grainnet.com/articles/Old_Plainfield_Grain_Elevator__IL__Up_for_Sale__Patch_-98452.html http://www.grainnet.com/articles/Old_Plainfield_Grain_Elevator__IL__Up_for_Sale__Patch_-98452.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:20:28 CDT http://www.grainnet.com/articles/United_Cooperative_Hosts_Well_Attended_Answer_Plot_in_South_Beaver_Dam__WI-98451.html http://www.grainnet.com/articles/United_Cooperative_Hosts_Well_Attended_Answer_Plot_in_South_Beaver_Dam__WI-98451.html Beaver Dam—United Cooperative, based out of Beaver Dam with locations throughout south-central Wisconsin, held their second Answer Plot of the summer on Wednesday, Sept. 2. About 85 crop growers, representing approximately 55,000 acres, braved the elements to review hybrid and variety placement, corn management comparisons related to population and fertility management, and micronutrient management. “Seed and crop input technology is constantly changing, and every summer, United Cooperative hosts two Answer Plot days at our 20-acre, show and tell Answer Plot in South Beaver Dam to bring crop growers up to speed on the latest advancements in agronomics,” commented Jim Kemink, Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:52:20 CDT http://www.grainnet.com/articles/U_S__Commerce_Department_Seeks_Comments_on_Effectiveness_of_Licensing_Procedures_for_Agricultural_Exports_to_Cuba__Federal_Register_-98448.html http://www.grainnet.com/articles/U_S__Commerce_Department_Seeks_Comments_on_Effectiveness_of_Licensing_Procedures_for_Agricultural_Exports_to_Cuba__Federal_Register_-98448.html http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-22331.htm Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:45:04 CDT http://www.grainnet.com/articles/EPA_Receives_Petition_to_Set_Tolerances_for_Penflufen_on_Canola__Flaxseed__Safflower__Sunflower__Cereal_Grain__Federal_Register_-98445.html http://www.grainnet.com/articles/EPA_Receives_Petition_to_Set_Tolerances_for_Penflufen_on_Canola__Flaxseed__Safflower__Sunflower__Cereal_Grain__Federal_Register_-98445.html http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-22331.htm Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:43:36 CDT http://www.grainnet.com/articles/United_Cooperative_Invests__20_000_at_County_Fair_Livestock_Auctions_in_12_WI_Counties-98443.html http://www.grainnet.com/articles/United_Cooperative_Invests__20_000_at_County_Fair_Livestock_Auctions_in_12_WI_Counties-98443.html Beaver Dam—The kids are back in school, the fair season is coming to a close, and United Cooperative is tallying up how much money they invested in rural youth at various county fair livestock auctions this summer. United Cooperative, based out of Beaver Dam, with locations throughout south central Wisconsin, invested a total of $20,000 at 12 different county fair livestock auctions during the last two months. “United Cooperative focuses on supporting youth in agriculture with our donation efforts,” commented David Cramer, United Cooperative president and chief executive officer. “Today’s agricultural youth are the future of our industry, and United Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:34:13 CDT http://www.grainnet.com/articles/USDA_Makes_Cost_Share_Funds_Available_for_Organic_Certification__Federal_Register_-98444.html http://www.grainnet.com/articles/USDA_Makes_Cost_Share_Funds_Available_for_Organic_Certification__Federal_Register_-98444.html http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-22243.htm Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:21:14 CDT http://www.grainnet.com/articles/United_Cooperative_Holds_Customer_Appreciation_Picnic_in_Beaver_Dam__WI-98442.html http://www.grainnet.com/articles/United_Cooperative_Holds_Customer_Appreciation_Picnic_in_Beaver_Dam__WI-98442.html Beaver Dam—United Cooperative, based out of Beaver Dam, held their eastern Wisconsin customer appreciation picnic on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010, at the Dodge County Fairgrounds in Beaver Dam. Almost 2,500 customers from all over eastern south-central Wisconsin enjoyed BBQ pork, brats, potato salad, and baked beans cooked by Glenn’s Market and Catering, Watertown. Mullen’s ice cream, also from Watertown, was offered for dessert. Various United Cooperative employees served customers 350 pounds of BBQ pork, 2,350 bratwurst, 560 pounds of potato salad, 430 pounds of baked beans, 4,032 pickle spears, 45 pounds of diced onions, 90 bags of potato chips, 969 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:40:30 CDT http://www.grainnet.com/articles/Interagency_Working_Group_on_Harmful_Algal_Blooms__Hypoxia__and_Human_Health_Issues__Scientific_Assessment_of_Hypoxia_in_U_S__Coastal_Waters__Report-98429.html http://www.grainnet.com/articles/Interagency_Working_Group_on_Harmful_Algal_Blooms__Hypoxia__and_Human_Health_Issues__Scientific_Assessment_of_Hypoxia_in_U_S__Coastal_Waters__Report-98429.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:20:08 CDT http://www.grainnet.com/articles/CFTC_Initiates_Rulemakings_to_Implement_Provisions_of_Dodd_Frank_Wall_Street_Reform_Act__Federal_Register_-98425.html http://www.grainnet.com/articles/CFTC_Initiates_Rulemakings_to_Implement_Provisions_of_Dodd_Frank_Wall_Street_Reform_Act__Federal_Register_-98425.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 07:46:18 CDT http://www.grainnet.com/articles/Colorado_Ag_Exports_Rise_27__in_First_Half_of_Year__Star_Tribune_-98394.html http://www.grainnet.com/articles/Colorado_Ag_Exports_Rise_27__in_First_Half_of_Year__Star_Tribune_-98394.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:14:54 CDT http://www.grainnet.com/articles/USDA_Weekly_Crop_Progress_Report__Corn__85__Dough__48__Dented__8__Mature__2__Harvested__Soybeans__7__Dropping_Leaves__Spring_Wheat__56__Harvested-98419.html http://www.grainnet.com/articles/USDA_Weekly_Crop_Progress_Report__Corn__85__Dough__48__Dented__8__Mature__2__Harvested__Soybeans__7__Dropping_Leaves__Spring_Wheat__56__Harvested-98419.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:48:34 CDT http://www.grainnet.com/articles/BioExx_Successfully_Completes_First_End_to_End_Canola_Protein_Isolate_Production_at_Saskatoon__SK_Plant-98416.html http://www.grainnet.com/articles/BioExx_Successfully_Completes_First_End_to_End_Canola_Protein_Isolate_Production_at_Saskatoon__SK_Plant-98416.html Toronto, ON—BioExx Specialty Proteins Ltd. (TSX:BXI) is pleased to announce that it has successfully produced commercial-scale canola protein isolate in its first complete end-to-end protein production run at its Saskatoon plant. The protein produced was tested in the BioExx lab for purity and was corroborated at the independent testing facilities of POS Pilot Plant Corp. These results are more desirable than the prior run as they are above 90% but more consistent with the Company's published commercial product specifications and operating targets. Protein yields were slightly lower than on the prior run due to some product losses resulting from a Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:35:30 CDT http://www.grainnet.com/articles/Afla_Guard__________Also_Protects_Corn_Crops__USAD_ARS_-98347.html http://www.grainnet.com/articles/Afla_Guard__________Also_Protects_Corn_Crops__USAD_ARS_-98347.html --- Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:57:57 CDT http://www.grainnet.com/articles/Cargill_to_Rebuild_Feed_Mill_in_Chambersburg__PA_After_February_Fire_Destruction-98404.html http://www.grainnet.com/articles/Cargill_to_Rebuild_Feed_Mill_in_Chambersburg__PA_After_February_Fire_Destruction-98404.html Chambersburg, PA—Cargill announced Sept. 3 that the company will rebuild its feed mill that was destroyed by a fire on Feb. 12, 2010. The mill, known as the Letterkenny Feed Depot, burned to the ground in the early morning hours that day. According to Cargill officials, the rebuild will include many upgrades to the mill's capabilities. "While the physical damage to our Letterkenny mill last winter was severe, the event could not dissuade us from recognizing the tremendous loyalty shown by regional livestock producers for our products since the fire," said Rob Sheffer, regional general manager for Cargill Animal Nutrition. He Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:49:58 CDT http://www.grainnet.com/articles/FAO_Expects_No_Food_Crisis__But_Sees_Need_for_More_Market_Stability__Relief_Web_-98391.html http://www.grainnet.com/articles/FAO_Expects_No_Food_Crisis__But_Sees_Need_for_More_Market_Stability__Relief_Web_-98391.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:43:30 CDT http://www.grainnet.com/articles/USDA_Weekly_Grains_Inspected_for_Export_Report__Soybeans_Up__Corn__Wheat__and_Sorghum_Down-98388.html http://www.grainnet.com/articles/USDA_Weekly_Grains_Inspected_for_Export_Report__Soybeans_Up__Corn__Wheat__and_Sorghum_Down-98388.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:58:22 CDT http://www.grainnet.com/articles/PA_Producers_Seeing_Bountiful_Corn_Harvest__Lancaster_Online_-98378.html http://www.grainnet.com/articles/PA_Producers_Seeing_Bountiful_Corn_Harvest__Lancaster_Online_-98378.html