August/September 2017
Working Smarter, Not Harder
cover photo by Elise SchaferBattling Negative Unemployment in the Feed and Grain Industries
Finding new and mid-level employees has been a challenge for the industry for years — it will only get harder.
Insuring your Reputation
Crisis communication planning is a policy you can’t afford to skip
Feed & Grain LIVE Concludes Second Annual Conference and Trade Show
Informative education program, engaging workshop and bustling exhibit hall make LIVE 2017 a hit!
Tips and Tricks to Prevent Electric Motor Headaches
Avoid mistakes like using improper lubricants or the wrong voltage
PHOTOS BY BALDOR ELECTRIC COMPANY
Working Smarter, Not Harder
Custom solutions and state-of-the-art equipment lead to efficiency gains at NEW Cooperative’s Pomeroy, IA, feed mill.
Zach Stuchlk moves ingredient totes easily with a pallet mover. Photo by Elise Schafer
Why Communities Matter
Small towns rally around victims of fatal grain facility explosion.
PL Fees: Why They Vary Widely and Lose Elevators Money
Merchandisers should know their risk before developing a plan for harvest.
How to Avoid Errors in Decision Making
Make better choices by understanding the systems involved.
Factors to Consider when Upgrading to Automation
Robots can improve workflow and reduce injuries, but it’s important to get the right fit for your operation.
Battling Buildups and Blockages
Routine bin and silo cleanouts can help keep product accumulations at bay.
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Sponsored Items
Recently Added to Buyer's Guide
NeoSpectra
- Instant, on-site analysis of feeds and feed ingredients
- Platform includes easy-to-use software
Hoop Building
- Economical solution for permanent grain storage
- Lower electric and labor costs than grain piles/bunkers
BBU Big Bag Unloader
- Modular system can be equipped with vibrating motor, pneumatic under massagers and stretch system
- Designed to discharge difficult products, such as fine powders, in tight spaces
CUB Railcar Mover
- Designed to move single railcars or groups of cars
- For small- to mid-size loading, unloading and repositioning applications
Marketwatch: Jan, 25
US Corn Price Idx: ZCPAUS.CM
open: 6.7292
high: 6.797
low: 6.7092
close: 6.7918
US Soybean Price Idx: ZSPAUS.CM
open: 14.6085
high: 14.7037
low: 14.5071
close: 14.5179
US Hard Red Winter Wheat Price Idx: KEPAUS.CM
open: 7.9211
high: 8.0561
low: 7.8586
close: 7.9734
US Soft Red Winter Wheat Price Idx: ZWPAUS.CM
open: 6.6828
high: 6.8426
low: 6.6803
close: 6.798
