Winter Maintenance Tips for Your Grain Elevator
Here are three items to check off your list during the cold, winter months to keep your grain operation safe and get it ready for spring
Technology on the Move
Tough materials, smart design and versatile components take conveyor safety and performance to new heights
Sweet Mfg.’s Low Profile Flite-Veyor Conveyor
Getting Ahead of the Mycotoxin Testing Curve
Best practices and technologies from across the industry value chain
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Decisions, Decisions
Recognizing when it’s time to invest in new agribusiness technology
Closing the Digital Divide
How one ag cooperative is advocating to bring high-speed internet infrastructure to America’s rural areas
Tech Tools Help Connect You to Customers
Two new products work to bring grain operations and growers together digitally
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Turning Seconds into Profit
Using cutting-edge software can give operations the edge over the competition
Keep It Flowing
How to choose the right equipment and services for your bin cleaning needs
Preparing for Long-Term Grain Storage
Best practices for aeration if grain is staying in the bin for a while
How to Select the Best Grain Cleaning Equipment
Successful grain cleaning begins with asking the right questions
The Rise of Digital Learning
Digital education and training offer new opportunities to the industry
Electrical Considerations in Grain Storage Expansions
How to determine the right motors, lighting, engineer and more before an upgrade
China Proposes International Standards on Feed Manufacturing Equipment
U.S. representatives aim to protect the interests of manufacturers
What to Expect During a FSMA Inspection
Here’s what you need to know if the FDA comes knocking
The Takeover of Mobile Technology
Expect to see more easy-to-use bite-sized applications
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
Mycotoxin Mitigation
Erratic weather makes predicting mycotoxin activity hard to predict, but best practices can help limit risk
Software Solutions – Accounting
Specialized accounting software for the industry boosts efficacy
Mobile Apps Grow in Popularity
Technology saves grain operations managers and producers time, money and hassle
Protecting Your Facility from Disaster
How to manage the risk of explosion through venting, suppression and isolation.
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When It Comes to Fire Safety, Prevention Trumps a Cure
Advances in technology allow remote monitoring of multiple critical areas.
New Hazard Analysis Resource Eases FSMA Burden
IFEEDER funds Univerisity of Minnesota research that identifies common feed facility hazards.
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.
Agriculture and Extreme Weather: What Can Be Done?
Though we’re at the mercy of Mother Nature, mycotoxin management is in our control
Iowa State Research to Boost Mycotoxin Understanding in Rwanda
Yearlong program will help establish baselines, develop guidelines to improve safety of food and feed
HOT Program Takes Learning to a New Level
GEAPS and K-State team up to offer new hands-on training for conveyor equipment maintenance
Suppliers Make Changes to Comply with New VFD Rules
FDA trying to decrease usage of antibiotics important for both human and animal health.
Preparing For the Unpredictable With Traceability
Traceability software helps facilities manage ingredient flow, government audits and recalls
When to Cry Over Spilled Milk
Accidents happen. It’s important to be prepared and have responses ready when on-site accidents occur
OSHA Civil and Criminal Penalties on the Rise
For the first time in a quarter century, monetary fines for violations of federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) workplace safety and health standards are set to increase.
Recently Added to Buyer's Guide
Bovizyme™ GA Enzyme
- Enzyme solution that improves starch digestion efficiency for non-steam flaker feed yards
- Improved feed efficiency through increased bodyweight gain and lower feed intake
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
Marketwatch: Jan, 21
US Corn Price Idx: ZCPAUS.CM
open: 5.9607
high: 6.0092
low: 5.9282
close: 5.9756
US Soybean Price Idx: ZSPAUS.CM
open: 13.5213
high: 13.861
low: 13.4988
close: 13.8203
US Hard Red Winter Wheat Price Idx: KEPAUS.CM
open: 7.7694
high: 7.8347
low: 7.6744
close: 7.7644
US Soft Red Winter Wheat Price Idx: ZWPAUS.CM
open: 7.5197
high: 7.5858
low: 7.4322
close: 7.4955
