April/May 2020
Rail Roundtable 2020
cover photo by CSXTurning Seconds into Profit
Using cutting-edge software can give operations the edge over the competition
The Latest Updates on Agriculture Transportation
Synopsis of USDA's ag session from the 2020 Transportation Research Forum
Photo: CN, Manchac, Louisiana
Dairy Farm Consults with Feed Co-op on Expansion
When looking to expand, Van Der Geest Dairy used United Cooperative's knowledge to select a builder
Photo: AGRA Industries
Think Fast
Rapid adoption of consumer trends challenges the industry to innovate
Railroad Roundtable 2020
The nation’s top grain transporters share their commitment to agriculture, outline capital investments planned for the year ahead
Photo By BNSF
How to Prepare for a FSMA Inspection
What to do before, during and after the inspector comes knocking
It's Time to "Stand Up for Grain Safety Week"
A weeklong outreach event is planned for April 13-17
Tips for Focus in a World of Distractions
Avoiding distractions may help you feel less busy, improving stress management and productivity
Spring & Its Potential Energy
Planning can help turn planting season opportunities into momentum
Export Threats from Missing, Inconsistent Maximum Residue Levels
Changing international standards and slow approval limit export opportunities
An Important Perspective
Well-known figure’s passing brings clarity to what really matters
How to Store Grain with Low VOCs
Fumigant monitoring with multipoint thermal mass flow meters provides document adherence to environmental regulations
Recently Added to Buyer's Guide
Q-Sage Air Screen Cleaners
- Separates grain by length and size to specifications
- Numerous flow patterns available to accommodate each unique product and processing need
Vertical Blender
- For reliable, gentle mixing of friable solids, abrasive materials and shear-sensitive products
- For processing large volumes where floor space is limited
IE-Node
- Industrial Ethernet Node offers remote monitoring interface
- Provides sensor data to PLCs or other automation and control systems
GAC® 2700-UGMA
- GIPSA-Certified as UGMA-Compatible
- Field proven to work with all leading scale systems
PDDM Planetary Dual Disperser
- Robust mixer offers unmatched shear intensity, rapid dispersion of dry powders into viscous batches
- Two stainless-steel high-viscosity “HV” stirrer blades
InSight™
- Designed to sort grain lots, kernel by kernel, at industrial speed
- Sorts up to 15 metric tons/hour, which is equivalent to about 125,000 kernels analyzed per second
Marketwatch: Aug, 14
US Corn Price Idx: ZCPAUS.CM
open: 6.894
high: 6.9955
low: 6.7606
close: 6.9734
US Soybean Price Idx: ZSPAUS.CM
open: 14.9677
high: 15.1495
low: 14.6316
close: 14.9849
US Hard Red Winter Wheat Price Idx: KEPAUS.CM
open: 8.3063
high: 8.4762
low: 8.1366
close: 8.432
US Soft Red Winter Wheat Price Idx: ZWPAUS.CM
open: 7.4954
high: 7.5664
low: 7.3014
close: 7.5356
