Industry Associations Needed Now More Than Ever
Relationships built through in-person interaction cannot be replicated in a virtual environment
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More Than Just Control System Equipment
Working with a control system provider can open possibilities you did not know existed
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The Devil is in the Details
Pallet placement alone leads to a plethora of options
Engineering Out the Hazards
Understanding what it takes to maintain and operate a facility is critical in upfront design and engineering
The Importance Has Never Been Higher
Every grain handling injury is preventable
Why is Poultry Going Natural?
Consumer demands are forcing the market to look for natural alternatives to antibiotic growth promoters
Seeing Beyond the Bin Walls
How automated bin board software can improve decisions
GEAPS: Making an Impact
Shaping the grain industry's past and future
Working Together for U.S. Soy
Solutions to current challenges requires broad collaboration
African Swine Fever Worries
Continues spread throughout China, Southeast Asia
Time to Prioritize Diversity
Creating an inclusive environment helps retain top talent
Infrastructure Package Prognosis? It’s Anyone’s Guess
Let’s dig in and press for what ag needs
Insuring your Reputation
Crisis communication planning is a policy you can’t afford to skip
Data = Sustainability?
BASF developing modules to help determine environmental impacts of feed
New President Good for Agriculture?
Only time will tell if President-elect Trump can make good on promises to ag.
The Future of Automation
Facility automation continues to evolve in leaps and bounds
Thriving in the Midstream
Survival of independent grain operations depends on long-term strategy.
Automatic Compliance
How automated control systems help facilites follow food safety rules
Brush Up on Rail Safety
Industrial facilities that use rail as a part of their operation move railcars by a variety of motive power types. No matter what type of motive power is used, applicable rail operating safety rules and procedures should be followed. Applying up-to-date rules and procedures to rail operations will enhance employee safety and facility efficiencies.
Rising to the Challenge
A response to concerns over animal production sustainability
FDA Slowly Proposes FSMA Rules
AFIA stands ready to review and provide industry comment.
Richard Sellers, senior vice president of legislative and regulatory affairs.
Recently Added to Buyer's Guide
C-LEVER EVA HE Controller
- For bulk solids, accuracy is not impacted by different material densities, irregular material flows or extreme friction
- All connections available (Ethernet, Profibus, CANbus, etc.) as standard equipment to easily connect/coordinate with existing systems
SORTEX H SpectraVision
- Real-time tracking of sorting performance and emergency warnings with SORTEX Monitoring System
- Newly designed in-house full-color cameras provide best color differentiation for subtlest of color defects
Feed Ordering Hub
- Cloud-based hub designed to increase feed ordering and scheduling automation
- Allows feed mills to make data-driven decisions and allocate resources better
24" Scalperators
- Provides high capacity method for removing roughage, light fines and chaff in a single pass
- Large material scalping and air density separation in one pass
Aqua MicroFeed System
- Enables users to produce microfeed at 40% increased capacity
- Optimized die can withstand higher pressure caused by smaller holes due to stronger construction, larger diameter and bigger open surface, and smart die base to create equal distribution of feed toward larger die
Metris Vibe
- Wireless vibration and temperature sensor can monitor health status of mechanical equipment regardless of original manufacturer
- Offers increased uptime, reduced maintenance, higher production reliability and improved safety
Marketwatch: Jun, 24
US Corn Price Idx: ZCPAUS.CM
open: 7.6392
high: 7.6717
low: 7.4091
close: 7.5057
US Soybean Price Idx: ZSPAUS.CM
open: 15.6316
high: 15.7012
low: 15.358
close: 15.3952
US Hard Red Winter Wheat Price Idx: KEPAUS.CM
open: 9.7515
high: 9.834
low: 9.5628
close: 9.6281
US Soft Red Winter Wheat Price Idx: ZWPAUS.CM
open: 9.0349
high: 9.0674
low: 8.7691
close: 8.7926
