Magazine
New President Good for Agriculture?
Only time will tell if President-elect Trump can make good on promises to ag.
Record Crops and New Debates About Trade Set Tone for Successful Export Exchange 2016
USGC’s long-term presence in Asian markets helps ensure ongoing demand for U.S. grains.
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE U.S. GRAINS COUNCIL
Embracing Diversity Because It Makes Good Business Sense
Tips for solidifying a diversity plan in your business.
Big Decisions Along the Road to Growth
Farmers Cooperative Elevator Co. in Arcadia, IA, details the steps involved in planning a new mill.
Design Trends Give Mills a Competitive Advantage
From layout to building materials, options are abundant, but the right choices depend on your circumstances.
Family Values Ground Integrated Poultry Operation
Claxton Poultry Farms builds new feed mill, 15 years in the making in Surrency, GA
Photo courtesy of Younglove Construction L.L.C.
Suppliers Make Changes to Comply with New VFD Rules
FDA trying to decrease usage of antibiotics important for both human and animal health.
The Power of Planning
Here we are again, at the beginning of another year. It’s time to make those resolutions and really stick to them this time. Right? This year I decided to start on one before the holidays even started — to get my family’s schedule impeccably organized.
Great Opportunities Await at IPPE
January gives us a chance to reflect on the past, plan for the new year and start anew. That’s why it’s perfect that January also brings the annual International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE), the perfect place to get a mile-high view of the feed industry.
Deep Ties in Mature Global Markets Bolster Relationships, Sales
USGC’s long-term presence in Asian markets helps ensure ongoing demand for U.S. grains
The Run up to a New Farm Bill
Congressional hearings to begin in 2017, with many challenges ahead
Image by USDAgov/Flickr
Preparing For the Unpredictable With Traceability
Traceability software helps facilities manage ingredient flow, government audits and recalls
Managing the 2016 Crop
Challenges await grain handlers thanks to all-time record U.S. crop production
Hard Work Leads to Success
Planning and executing Feed & Grain LIVE wasn’t easy, but it was worth it
Never Too Busy for Safety
Try to achieve an accident-free workplace this harvest season
U.S. Navy photo by Jesse A. Lora, NAVFAC (SW)
Strategic Cost Management: Navigating a Down Cycle in Agriculture
Useful tools for managers in a tough ag economy
Image by http://401kcalculator.org
Rail Upgrade Spurs Co-op Expansion
South Dakota Wheat Growers builds world-class agronomy, fertilizer and shuttle loading facility in Kennebec, SD, giving members easy access to export markets
Education: The Key to Biosecurity Planning
Developing a biosecurity plan for your feed or feed ingredient facility is the first line of defense against the potential threat of spreading livestock and poultry diseases. It’s also key to meeting the FDA’s requirements for animal food controls under the Food Safety Modernization Act.
When to Cry Over Spilled Milk
Accidents happen. It’s important to be prepared and have responses ready when on-site accidents occur
Opportunity Rises From Tragedy
International Nutrition built itself back up from facility collapse, better than ever
The ‘iGen’ Generation: Implications for the Feed and Grain Workplace
Harnessing their qualities of teamwork, tech savvy and action to improve your business
Image by AlbertHerring/ Tulane Public Relations https://www.flickr.com/people/[email protected]
Focus on Colombia: A Growing Market with Bullish Potential
A lesson in why trade policy matters
Courtesy of the USGC
Linking Quality to Trade
Feed & Grain LIVE to highlight the connection between grain quality and market opportunities
Feed & Grain LIVE Feels Like Going Back to School
Learning is a lifelong endeavor for those in the feed and grain business
“CORN IS KING?”
After a disappointing year of corn returns, grain elevators eye their options
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.
USGC Pivot Points In The Korean Market
A look into the U.S. Grains Council’s ever-evolving market development work in Korea
Wheat Waiting Game— An Update
USDA projects record high global ending wheat stocks again in 2017, despite record world disappearance.
FSMA Rules Increase Importance of Mycotoxin Monitoring
Elevators not directly impacted, but business may depend on better testing, record keeping
Controlling the Supply Chain
The completion of a state-of-the-art feed mill allows Ozark Mountain Poultry to be flexible to changing market demands
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CUB Railcar Mover
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Marketwatch: Feb, 01
US Corn Price Idx: ZCPAUS.CM
open: 6.8325
high: 6.8875
low: 6.7808
close: 6.8028
US Soybean Price Idx: ZSPAUS.CM
open: 14.9025
high: 15.0323
low: 14.8598
close: 14.969
US Hard Red Winter Wheat Price Idx: KEPAUS.CM
open: 8.2642
high: 8.4037
low: 8.2167
close: 8.374
US Soft Red Winter Wheat Price Idx: ZWPAUS.CM
open: 6.8955
high: 7.0355
low: 6.8905
close: 7.0099
