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Common Grain Insects That Can Ruin Your Grain Harvest [INFOGRAPHIC]
Stored grain insect pests cause nutritional depletion, contaminate grain and create safety hazards
Infographic: Tess Stukenberg and John Henrick I iStock.com
Prioritize Investment in Employees’ Professional Development
Providing continuing education, training helps companies up their game
difisher | PIXABAY
Grain Handling Construction Projects Across the Nation
Soybean crush capacity to skyrocket; More export terminals coming online in 2023
IMAGE BY MINDY WITTE | ISTOCK | LYNNGRAE
3 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
Global DDGS Demand: Potential for Growth
The USGC conducts multiple marketing efforts to boost DDGS recognition around the world
Photo by U.S. Grains Council
How To Create a Viable Grain Marketing Plan
Learn how seasoned grain merchants create fluid grain flow plans that identify and mitigate worse-case scenario harvest conditions should they aris
Mohamed Hassan | PIXABAY
Tips to Keep Employees Cool
Stay a step ahead of OSHA's new heat-related NEP and learn how your feed and grain facility can create a heat illness prevention program
NEW AFRICA | BIGSTOCK
Top Conveyor Maintenance Tips for Grain Processing Facilities
Daily checks and best practices will keep these machines moving material throughout your facility
Photo courtesy of GSI
Will Labor Shortage Impede Soybean Crush Plant Growth?
Now is time to promote agriculture’s role in sustainability to attract young job seekers
PIXABAY
Ardent Mills' Modern Flour Mill Offers Strategic Advantages
Port Redwing facility offers unmatched supply chain flexibility, leading-edge automation and quality control capabilities
Ardent Mills
Finding the Best Mycotoxin Testing Kit for Your Grain Facility
Today’s test kits focus on data, speed and accuracy to detect mycotoxin contamination
Photo by Enivrologix
2021 U.S. Grain Production Facts [INFOGRAPHIC]
Grain production was at record levels in 2021; see what factors affected grain supply
How Magnets Reduce Metal Contamination in Grain Processing
The type and placement of magnetic separation equipment is integral to your facility’s success
Photo: Bunting Magnetics
How Smart Weighing and Ticketing Can Benefit Grain Receiving
This one investment can improve grain facility efficiency, liability and safety
Photo by Steven Kilger
4 Grain Market Indicators to Watch
Knowing your grain company is key to navigating the change between carry and inverted markets
ANNA NEKRASHEVICH | PEXELS
How Feed Mill Weighing Sensitivity Impacts Feed Formulations
When fractions of a pound count, ingredient weighing precision can change everything
Photo by Elise Schafer
More Choices for Meat on the Horizon
Diets will shift over the next decade to include a variety of protein sources
Michael Wave | PEXELS
U.S. Sorghum Global Demand Increases
Sorghum can be a partial substitute to corn in animal feed rations
SCHWOAZE | PIXABAY
Why Feed & Grain Managers Can Benefit from Body Doubling
This technique can boost the productivity of employees who work alone
EKATERINA BOLOVTSOVA | PEXELS
Grain Traders Need Hedging Discipline
As hedging is one of the constants of grain merchandising, here are some tried-and-true tips to make you successful
ROMSVETNIK | BIGSTOCK
Design Feed Mills with Efficiency at the Forefront
As energy costs rise, facility engineers incorporate sustainability from step one
Nelikdulatov | BigStock
Feed Industry Optimistic About 2022 Despite Challenges
The North American animal feed industry faces many headwinds, but experts think feed production will see strong demand this year
Mark Stebnicki | PEXELS
War Brings Wheat Worries
Effects of Russia’s war with Ukraine ripples across grain supply chain
Pixabay
China Diversifies Ag Imports, U.S. Gets Smaller Piece
China has become the largest importer of food and agricultural products globally
PIXABAY
How to Prepare Your Feed & Grain Facility for a Cyberattack
The time to start preparing your feed and grain facility for a data breach is now
TOPPERCUSSION | BIGSTOCK
USGC Continues to Enhance Mission
The first quarter of 2022 has been filled showcasing U.S. grains through education and programming
HENRIK A JONSSON | BIGSTOCK
Ag Shippers May Gain Leverage with Proposed Rail Rate Rules
Grain industry seeks rules that will level the playing field when doing business with railroads
PIXELSAWAY | BIGSTOCK
How to Deal with Conflict in the Workplace
Resolve employee disputes in a timely, professional manner to ensure your work environment is a positive, supportive one
ANDREYPOPOV | BIGSTOCK
What Are the Next Regulatory Avenues for Workplace Health?
The COVID-19 vaccine mandate for private business has been withdrawn, but new rules may soon arrive
Stress-Free Dome
To avoid losing more grain to weather, West Central Ag Services thought outside the pile
Photo: West Central Ag Services
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Marketwatch: Feb, 03
US Corn Price Idx: ZCPAUS.CM
open: 6.8469
high: 6.89
low: 6.7703
close: 6.7819
US Soybean Price Idx: ZSPAUS.CM
open: 14.8664
high: 14.9765
low: 14.8437
close: 14.9358
US Hard Red Winter Wheat Price Idx: KEPAUS.CM
open: 8.5216
high: 8.5338
low: 8.3169
close: 8.4194
US Soft Red Winter Wheat Price Idx: ZWPAUS.CM
open: 7.0784
high: 7.0809
low: 6.8993
close: 7.005
