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
TruGro Weight Management for Pets
- Plant-based ingredient solution for pet food, treats, and supplements
- Standardized, polyphenol-rich botanical extracts containing compounds naturally occurring in green tea leaves
Access Platforms
- Anti-slip access platforms to reach elevated process equipment safely
- Modular system includes braced frames which can be bolted to floor
HP FiberBoost©
- Contains functional fibers produced specifically for dietetic use in piglets
- Fiber stimulates gut and eases transition at weaning
Huve Check-Feed
- On-site screening test to detect monensin, including Monovet® 90, in feedstuffs
- Produces accurate, reliable results without adding microtracer particles to feed for detection methods
Marketwatch: Nov, 30
cmdty National Corn Price Idx: ZCPAUS.CM
open: 5.5712
high: 5.7406
low: 5.5262
close: 5.7276
cmdty National Soybean Price Idx: ZSPAUS.CM
open: 12.1595
high: 12.1807
low: 12.0432
close: 12.166
cmdty National Hard Red Winter Wheat Price Idx: KEPAUS.CM
open: 8.331
high: 8.4769
low: 8.226
close: 8.444
cmdty National Soft Red Winter Wheat Price Idx: ZWPAUS.CM
open: 7.7213
high: 7.8263
low: 7.6213
close: 7.7716
