February/March 2021
Adapting for the Future
cover photo by Photo Illustration by Steven KilgerIt's Time! Stand Up for Grain Safety Week
Mach 29-April 2 -- Join the effort to raise awareness of grain handling and storage hazards
Photo: NGFA.com
Keep Employees Safe Around Grain Bins
With some planning, training and coordination, inherent risks around and in grain storage equipment can be reduced
The Importance Has Never Been Higher
Every grain handling injury is preventable
Corn Harvest Quality Report
USGC 2020/2021 report shows higher average test weight, lower moisture and damage
Help Wanted?
Digital strategies are necessary to find today’s qualified candidates
The Credit Call
What are the pros and cons of offering your customers credit?
Adapting for the Future
Iowa's Five Star Cooperative merged existing assets with a new feed mill to create a unique solution
Alternative Feed Options for Beef Cattle
A look at five alternative feeds beef producers often use for supplementation
GEAPS Exchange Goes Virtual
Online conference goes live February 23-25 and will feature education, workshop and networking opportunities
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
