Government would ‘intervene if needed’ to ease food prices with wheat sales on open market.

Seidl, Pettijohn join company in grain merchandising roles.

Has continued to perform well despite interest rate hikes meant to fight inflation.

WASDE: Projected 775 million bushels would be lowest shipped in 50 years.

Annual report also shows progress in nutrition, water usage and diversity.

Freight rates lower bar barges; rail strike still possible.

International end-users of US feed grains meet with US producers in 11 states.

Shipments only 2.4% lower year on year in first 17 days of October.

Drought, pest problems are the main reasons for decreased production.

Conveyor between silo, barge source of blaze at United Grain Corp. facility.