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
FSU101 Bag Sealer
- Seals up to 25 bags/minute depending on size, weight and type of high barrier material
- Resistance-type heat seal bars with dual temperature controls
I/O Interface
- Interface forms a smart and universal actuator
- Offers endless modifications to give full control of exact functionalities
Reconditioned Mixers
- Comparable to new equipment when properly restored to as-new working condition by ROSS OEM team
- Comes with the same standard warranty as new ROSS Mixer
Model SBR Conveyor Belt Cleaner
- Smaller version of its brush-style conveyor belt cleaner
- Designed to remove fines and carry-back material from conveyor belt
Mid-Roof Walkarounds
- Permanently installed walkways
- 360-degree access to grain bin roofs and mounted components
FSU50
- Seals 2 to 5 bags/minute depending on operator dexterity as well as size, weight and type of high barrier material
- Foot pedal or proximity switch activation
Marketwatch: May, 21
US Corn Price Idx: ZCPAUS.CM
open: 7.6763
high: 7.7267
low: 7.6613
close: 7.6955
US Soybean Price Idx: ZSPAUS.CM
open: 16.601
high: 16.7876
low: 16.596
close: 16.7347
US Hard Red Winter Wheat Price Idx: KEPAUS.CM
open: 12.213
high: 12.3255
low: 11.9455
close: 11.9611
US Soft Red Winter Wheat Price Idx: ZWPAUS.CM
open: 11.2661
high: 11.3836
low: 11.0864
close: 11.0916
