Import-reliant nation seeks to mitigate inflationary pressures, FAS says

Leaves figure at lowest level since 1986

Appointments will be effective once merger with Viterra is approved

Illinois facility has gone three years with no lost time incidents

Facility expected to be complete by March 2025

Lower domestic consumption keeps growth rate below pre-pandemic levels

Industry searches for solutions as shortages hurt productivity, service and morale

Report notes weather, soil moisture overall much better than year ago

Designed for powdery, non-free flowing products

FAS sees increased feed demand driving grain imports in 2024-25