April/May 2021
Mixing Perfection
cover photo by Photo by CargillMixing Perfection
Cargill used experience and technology to build one of the most advanced premixing facilities in the world
A Promising Planting Season
Strong fertilizer and farm input demand is a positive sign
Better Ag Transportation Networking
Agriculture needs a robust and reliable freight transportation network to be competitive in a modern market
Pet Food Industry Has Bright Future
Speakers at AFIA’s annual Pet Food Conference offer an optimistic view of the coming year
Renovations, Expansions and Upgrades
Feed & Grain takes a quick look at some facility projects happening around the country
Where's the Best Place to Get Advice?
Cultivate a large, diverse network by being deliberate and expansive
Don't Ignore This Safety Procedure
Prevent most engulfments, electrocutions and entanglements with one safety practice
Take Control of Grain Merchandising
Market conditions may be out of a merchandiser's control, but steps can be made to tip the scales in their favor
China: Sales Hot Spot
Despite remaining hurdles, big buys from China cause large increase in overall corn exports
Engineering Out the Hazards
Understanding what it takes to maintain and operate a facility is critical in upfront design and engineering
Recently Added to Buyer's Guide
JaHam JT03, JT10 and JT20 Truck Probes
- Core-style truck probe sampling system
- Use with all whole grain
GMS Mixers
- New, efficient drive, based on permanent magnet motor, designed for batch mixers that start and stop frequently
- Compact design, quiet operation
Marketwatch: Oct, 04
US Corn Price Idx: ZCPAUS.CM
open: 6.6051
high: 6.6399
low: 6.4884
close: 6.5873
US Soybean Price Idx: ZSPAUS.CM
open: 13.162
high: 13.2623
low: 13.1144
close: 13.2414
US Hard Red Winter Wheat Price Idx: KEPAUS.CM
open: 9.6161
high: 9.6774
low: 9.4319
close: 9.4834
US Soft Red Winter Wheat Price Idx: ZWPAUS.CM
open: 8.9118
high: 8.949
low: 8.3891
close: 8.4178
