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Corn farmers target new fuel, product markets
National Corn Growers Association shifts focus to aviation fuel, maritime industry and biobased materials as traditional demand stalls.
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Thermal Performance and Gearbox Selection for Grain Handling Applications
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SEW-EURODRIVE’s Austin Burdette discusses heat challenges in grain handling gearboxes and how proper thermal management can reduce downtime and extend equipment life. 
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Japanese millers tour US grain facilities
Delegation visits Nebraska and Iowa to learn about sustainable farming and supply chain practices.
The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) recently led a group of Japanese feed industry leaders and journalists to Nebraska and Iowa to showcase the sustainable production practices of U.S. corn. Pictured with the team at a farm in Nebraska are USGBC Program and Administrative Manager Michiyo Hoshizawa (front, fourth from left); USGBC Director in Japan Tommy Hamamoto (rear, third from left); and USGBC Director of Global Sustainability Carlos F. Suárez (rightmost).
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GEAPS launches grain quality course
New online program targets supervisors managing grain storage operations.
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AFIA opens registration for equipment conference
The annual event in Puerto Rico will focus on artificial intelligence applications in feed manufacturing.
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Over 80 people complete AFIA's Feed Industry Institute
The American Feed Industry Association held its biennial four-day training program in Minneapolis.
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GEAPS names new board president
Alex Westlind takes over leadership of the grain and grain processing industry organization.
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CoBank economist to keynote ag summit
Jacqui Fatka will address market conditions at the Women in Agribusiness conference in September.
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New Zealand, Thailand pork leaders tour US farms
International delegation visits Iowa facilities to study American production methods and corn co-products.
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Japanese journalists tour US biofuel sites
The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council hosted Japanese business reporters to examine bioethanol production for sustainable marine fuel.
Recently, the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) led a group of Japanese journalists to Illinois and Texas to improve their understanding of sustainable marine fuel (SMF). The team also visited Paul and Donna Jeschke's farm in Mazon, IL to learn about the sustainable production practices of U.S. corn that underscore the environmental utility of SMF.
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Rail industry to meet in Wisconsin
The Midwest Association of Rail Shippers will host executives from federal agencies and major railroads at its summer meeting in Lake Geneva.
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AFIA recognizes outgoing committee members
The American Feed Industry Association thanks dozens of industry professionals who completed three-year committee service terms.
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NGFA pushes for faster commodity trading reports
The grain association urges twice-weekly publication and reduced lag time to improve agricultural market transparency.
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