Natto industry members meet for annual Natto Summit
Twenty-three Japanese natto soybean buyers – along with natto suppliers from North Dakota, Minnesota, Michigan, Arkansas and Ohio – gathered in Fargo, N.D., Sept. 3-5, for the third annual U.S. […]
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SSGA offers strong support for port terminal modernization
The Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance (SSGA) recently sent a letter of support for the Northwest Seaport Alliance’ (NWSA) and SSA Terminal’s, LLC’s (SSAT) joint application for infrastructure funding from […]
Germany will ban glyphosate after 2023 to save insects
By Sonja Begemann for AgWeb Germany will ban the use of glyphosate herbicides at the end of 2023. The country is making the decision as part of an environmental protection […]
FMC approves container availability recommendations
By Chris Gillis for Freight Waves The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission on Sept. 6 unanimously approved a set of recommendations to bring about fairness in the way demurrage and detention fees are […]
SSGA taking steps with competitive shipping
By Bruce Abbe, SSGA strategic advisor for trade and transportation As noted in previous editions of Member News Update, Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance’s (SSGA) structure provides that we will […]
Soy and grain industry leaders gather for U.S. SOY Global Trade Exchange and Specialty Grains Conference
Last week, over 800 soy and grain industry leaders, buyers and suppliers from 53 countries gathered in Chicago for the U.S. SOY Global Trade Exchange and Specialty Grains Conference (GTE). […]
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration publishes hours of service proposal to improve safety and increase flexibility for commercial drivers
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on changes to hours of service (HOS) rules to increase […]
China’s purchase of U.S. soybeans falling short of pledge
By Susan Reidy for World Grain China purchases of U.S. soybeans are only about half of what the nation said it would buy earlier this year, Reuters news agency reported. The two […]
Trade deal to send more U.S. grain to Japan
By Arvin Donley for World Grain A new trade agreement between the United States and Japan announced on Aug. 25 in France calls for the Japanese to buy U.S. surplus […]
What to expect at the U.S. SOY Global Trade Exchange and Specialty Grains Conference
On Aug. 20-22, over 750 soy and grain industry leaders, buyers and suppliers are expected to attend the U.S. SOY Global Trade Exchange and Specialty Grains Conference (GTE) in Chicago. […]
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