The Andersons Advances Houston Port Expansion Amid Shifting Grain Market Conditions

The Andersons, Inc., a North American agriculture company operating in the agribusiness and renewables sectors, is continuing construction on its Houston port project, which is intended to increase the efficiency and capacity of its grain operations and expand export potential for U.S. soybean meal.

The company stated that this expansion could be supported by potential changes to the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs). Completion of the project is expected by mid-2026.

As part of its broader business strategy, The Andersons is continuing to integrate...

US-Philippines Trade Relations Televised; 19% Tariff Rate Reached

On July 22, US President Trump participated in a bilateral meeting with Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. 

“... We concluded our Trade Deal, whereby The Philippines is going OPEN MARKET with the United States, and ZERO Tariffs,” wrote President Trump on Truth Social after the meeting. “The Philippines will pay a 19% Tariff. In addition, we will work together Militarily. It was a Great Honor to be with the President. He is Highly Respected in his Country, as he should be. He is also a very good, and tough, negotiator..."

Expana Expands Poultry Coverage with New Thigh and Jumbo Tender Forecasts

Expana has announced the launch of two new forecast products on its platform: US Chicken Thigh Meat and Chicken Jumbo Breast Tenders. These additions respond directly to growing client demand and further broaden Expana’s extensive coverage of the chicken market, featuring over 50 forecast price series for poultry including wings, breasts, and trim meat. 

“These two new commodities within the poultry segment are of significant importance,” said Kevin Bull, Senior Forecast Analyst at Expana.  

“Their introduction offers greater coverage of the market..."