August/September 2018
Plant Renovation Ushers in New Era
cover photo by Elise SchaferEnhancing Soybean Storage Starts With Harvest Moisture
Moisture content of about 13% at harvest is optimal for mitigating mechanical damage
Consider Pros, Cons of Alternative Grain Storage Methods
Storage options must keep grain dry and provide adequate aeration to control temperature
Proactive Preventive Maintenance Programs Can Save You Money
Unplanned downtime costs time and money – here’s how to alleviate that problem
USGC Canvasses the Country to Increase Trade
Every year the U.S. Grains Council shows delegates from across the globe U.S. agriculture first hand
Feed & Grain LIVE Set for January 8-10
The third edition brings opportunities to learn, visit with peers and have fun
Secure, Rapid and Unchangeable — Blockchain Will Revolutionize Ag Transactions
Agriculture giants are starting to use blockchain technology to increase transaction transparency and decrease expenses, risk
The Art of Planning Commercial Grain Facilities
Location, equipment selection and supplier contracts all play critical roles
What Will Be the Impact of the Trump Tariffs?
Which direction will the latest round of tariffs take us in this trade war?
Value, Quality, Education
Feed & Grain LIVE returns to Altoona, IA, for third networking and educational event
Plant Renovation Ushers in New Era
Consolidating three Effingham, IL, ADM premix facilities into one allowed it to take advantage of the latest processing technology, enhancing efficiency and safety
Recently Added to Buyer's Guide
VersaMix Triple Shaft Mixers
- For mixing applications requiring efficient powder dispersion and critical homogenization of medium to high viscosity slurries, pastes, gels, creams and suspensions
- High-shear mixer with solids/liquid injection manifold (SLIM) technology rotor/stator
GUC-F Controller
- Multichannel feeding and dosing controller
- Control solution for feeding and weighing applications in powder handling applications
- Flexible and modular design with analog and digital load cells
ProFlo
- Offers accurate and reliable continuous mass flow measurement of bulk solids with an accuracy of +/- 0.5% full scale
- Measures mass of flowable solids with densities of 10 to 100 pounds/cubic foot and flow rates from 700 to 7,000 cubic feet/hour
Sanderson Farms Feed Mill Expansion - Kinston, NC
- Construction of a whole grain silo expansion (76’ diameter x 145’ tall) to hold 500,000 bushels
- Expansion also includes a 12’x17’x22’ deep boot pit extension at the end of the existing receiving tunnel
Horizon Feed Ordering Automation Platform
- Automates many processes within supply chain for efficient, sustainable and profitable production
- Manage all bins and orders on a single software platform
Marketwatch: Jan, 18
US Corn Price Idx: ZCPAUS.CM
open: 5.7667
high: 5.8486
low: 5.7266
close: 5.8288
US Soybean Price Idx: ZSPAUS.CM
open: 13.366
high: 13.376
low: 13.2328
close: 13.2696
US Hard Red Winter Wheat Price Idx: KEPAUS.CM
open: 7.3061
high: 7.3384
low: 7.2334
close: 7.2454
US Soft Red Winter Wheat Price Idx: ZWPAUS.CM
open: 7.0114
high: 7.0566
low: 6.9566
close: 7.0014
