Virginia, US, cattle farmer Steve Hopkins to serve three-year term.

Purchases will help rebuild stockpiles ahead of seasonal surge in usage.

Port home to several major grain terminals, but not covered by export agreement.

Project completion comes two years after major fire at the site.

Companies cross-licensing new technologies, developing complementary herbicides.

Most recently was VP of national flour sales at Mennel.

Associations hires new director of trade policy and director of communications.

Drought impacts corn crop but soybeans on track to hit record-high yields.

Rain, humidity give way to hot, dry conditions.

Facilities have increased unloading speeds and expanded storage.