Magazine
Richard Sellers' Legacy in the Feed Industry
Looking back on his time at the American Feed Industry Association and to what lies ahead in retirement
The Takeover of Mobile Technology
Expect to see more easy-to-use bite-sized applications
Managing Disappointed Employees
What to say to an employee who’s been passed up for a new job or promotion
Building Export Markets in the Middle East and North Africa
Complex and vast geographic area has potential for considerable long-term growth
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
Turmoil, Tumult & Turbulence
Disruptive times provide opportunities for those willing to take risks
What Will Be the Impact of the Trump Tariffs?
Which direction will the latest round of tariffs take us in this trade war?
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
Systems Approach Seeks to Solve Trade Dispute
The Systems Approach for U.S. Soybeans Exported to China hopes to reduce the number of weed seeds shipped to China
Attitude, Habits, the Mind of a Champion - Winning in Your Business
Achieving success starts by changing our behaviors and mindsets
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
Farm Storage as an Opportunity Not a Threat
A producer’s investment in on-farm storage means changing the services you sell them
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
Value, Quality, Education
Feed & Grain LIVE returns to Altoona, IA, for third networking and educational event
Agricultural Bioengineering: The Shifting Landscape
Advances in gene editing are quickly transforming agribusiness. What are these advances? How are they regulated? And what’s on the horizon?
Global Network Drives Grain Export Success
U.S. Grains Council’s worldwide staff is able to quickly respond to new opportunities
Mycotoxin Mitigation
Erratic weather makes predicting mycotoxin activity hard to predict, but best practices can help limit risk
Tapping Into the Cloud
The key to easily organizing and distributing information
Succession Planning — Where Do We Go from Here and How Do We Get There?
Transferring to a new generation is one of the most important business processes
Co-op Looks to the Past and Prepares for the Future
Farmers Exchange an Elevator Co. invests in a $3.5 million feed mill expansion as it nears its 100-year anniversary
Controlling Heat, Humidity Reduces Insects and Mold
Uncontrolled pests and mold can quickly devalue or ruin a harvest
New Kid in Town
GrainsConnect Canada, a 50/50 joint venture between two global grain companies, brings four state-of-the-art shuttle loading facilities to western Canada
A Lot on the Line
U.S. soybean shipments hang in the balance as threat of trade war with China looms
Selling is Everything
Trust your instincts when it feels like the right time to sell
How Social Media Marketing Can Boost Your Business
Make better choices by understanding the platforms involved
Diverse DDGS Markets Stay Steady in New Marketing Year
Diversification of buyers and increased purchases by longtime trading partners supports expansion
Infrastructure Package Prognosis? It’s Anyone’s Guess
Let’s dig in and press for what ag needs
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Marketwatch: Mar, 27
US Corn Price Idx: ZCPAUS.CM
open: 6.3945
high: 6.4879
low: 6.3875
close: 6.469
US Soybean Price Idx: ZSPAUS.CM
open: 13.7643
high: 13.9858
low: 13.7318
close: 13.9673
US Hard Red Winter Wheat Price Idx: KEPAUS.CM
open: 8.0128
high: 8.2378
low: 7.9451
close: 8.1055
US Soft Red Winter Wheat Price Idx: ZWPAUS.CM
open: 6.4276
high: 6.4436
low: 6.1811
close: 6.3311
