Despite the sincere efforts by the World Trade Organization (WTO) to keep international markets open, some countries remain quick to block exports when markets become uncertain.

‍With the spring weather perfect for small grain production, it is no surprise that stripe rust was finally confirmed in southern Idaho.

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ordered the Environmental Protection Agency to reconsider whether glyphosate, the world’s most widely used pesticide, is unlikely to cause cancer.

Grain Craft recently completed an extensive grain elevator addition at the Blackfoot, Idaho flour mill and the company has announced they are now accepting direct wheat harvest shipments.

Grain Craft, the largest independent milling company in the United States, has entered into an agreement under which Redwood Capital Investments, LLC will acquire Grain Craft.

Pandemic lockdowns and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have disrupted global grain shipping more than any other industry, arguably, and have sent U.S. grain prices, input costs, and shipping rates soaring.

Asian flour millers are expected to increase wheat purchases from France and Romania starting in July to make up for the loss of wheat in the supply chain from Russia’s blockade of Ukrainian exports.