
China Expands Its Shopping List: More Than Beans Moving Off U.S. Ports
China continues to step up its U.S. purchases — not just soybeans, but corn as well — as weather troubles at home push their demand higher. Here in the Midwest, incoming storms could help ease those heavy

Novonesis On the Leading Edge of Animal Health
(KANSAS CITY, MO) — During the 2025 NAFB Convention in Kansas City, MO, we sat down to get an update from the team at Novonesis in regards to their work in advancing animal health and nutrition. Dr.

Quiet Markets to Close the Holiday Week
The Friday after Thanksgiving is usually a quiet market day with a hard open and shortened session of trading. We see grains quiet with more strength in cattle futures to close out the week. Arlan Suderman, Chief

Cereal makers using protein to differentiate
KANSAS CITY — Interest in better-for-you products remains high, and ready-to-eat cereal stands out for its ability to deliver a variety of health benefits. The Whole Grains Council in a survey conducted this summer found that 38% of

K-State reaches milestone in winning 34th national title in crops judging
MANHATTAN, Kan. – The Kansas State University crops judging team reached another milestone in winning the national championship during competitions in Kansas City and Chicago recently. By far the most accomplished collegiate crops judging program in the United States,

Soy Transportation Coalition Elects Officers During Annual Meeting
Ankeny, Iowa— The Soy Transportation Coalition (STC) elected its officers during the organization’s annual meeting in Anaheim, California, on November 20, 2025. During the annual meeting, Raylen Phelon of Melvern, Kansas, was elected chairman. Phelon has served