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A Good Deal for Ag
Replacing NAFTA with USMCA will increase U.S. exports and lays framework for future trade deals
A Hometown Vision
Montana Craft Malt overcame every obstacle to make its founder’s dream for Butte, MT, become a reality
First-Ever Executive Order Supports Aquaculture
Aims to increase domestic production of American seafood by making permitting process more timely and efficient
Managing Mycotoxins in Aquaculture Feed
If left unchecked, mycotoxins can affect fish growth as well as the quality of the seafood product
Who's Stressed Out?
Strategies for dealing with the strain, pressure and worries of being a manager
Considerations for Operating During a Pandemic
From social distancing to PPE to temperature checks, grain and feed facilities set new policies to protect workers
Do You Need an Arc Flash Risk Assessment?
These assessments are an essential tool for electrical safety and compliance
Start with Balance & Focus to Be a Basis Trader
Becoming a master basis trader takes years of honing skills, but key concepts can lay a solid foundation
A Look Back at USMCA's Development
And a look forward to continued market growth
Lessons Learned
Technology and distance learning play valuable role amid global challenges
Mountain Valley Transformation
CHS Mountain West relocates its downtown Kalispell, MT, grain loading facility to an industrial rail park
Photo: Warrior Mfg.
Protecting What's in the Bin
After a wet harvest last fall, mycotoxin testing can be your first line of defense against spoilage
Keeping Your Bagging Scale Operating at Peak Performance
Your bagging scale is your company’s profit center -- keep it running smoothly to increase your bottom line
How to Judge Your Facility's Performance
Information to help guide decisions and prepare for strategic moves
The Importance of Free Trade Agreements
FTA partners continue to buy more than half of U.S. grains-in-all-forms exports
Overcoming Adversity
The feed & grain industry's response to the coronavirus pandemic shows its true character
Seeing Beyond the Bin Walls
How automated bin board software can improve decisions
Startling Grain Entrapment Statistics Revealed
NGFA: Let’s work together to reverse this climbing trend
Photo: NGFA
Pet Food's Impact
First-of-its-kind study plumbs the depths of what goes into U.S. pet food
Fighting Antagonism in the Bunk & Transition
Trace mineral balance is key for ruminant animals
The World Beyond the Driveway
What grain merchandisers can learn from losing their tunnel vision
Tech Tools Help Connect You to Customers
Two new products work to bring grain operations and growers together digitally
Photo Provided by Bushel
Turning Seconds into Profit
Using cutting-edge software can give operations the edge over the competition
The Latest Updates on Agriculture Transportation
Synopsis of USDA's ag session from the 2020 Transportation Research Forum
Photo: CN, Manchac, Louisiana
Dairy Farm Consults with Feed Co-op on Expansion
When looking to expand, Van Der Geest Dairy used United Cooperative's knowledge to select a builder
Photo: AGRA Industries
Railroad Roundtable 2020
The nation’s top grain transporters share their commitment to agriculture, outline capital investments planned for the year ahead
Photo By BNSF
How to Prepare for a FSMA Inspection
What to do before, during and after the inspector comes knocking
It's Time to "Stand Up for Grain Safety Week"
A weeklong outreach event is planned for April 13-17
Tips for Focus in a World of Distractions
Avoiding distractions may help you feel less busy, improving stress management and productivity
Think Fast
Rapid adoption of consumer trends challenges the industry to innovate
Sponsored Items
Recently Added to Buyer's Guide
Glyphosate-V
- Quantitative method to detect glyphosate in various sample types, such as cereal grains
- Results in 15 minutes
NeoSpectra
- Instant, on-site analysis of feeds and feed ingredients
- Platform includes easy-to-use software
Hoop Building
- Economical solution for permanent grain storage
- Lower electric and labor costs than grain piles/bunkers
BBU Big Bag Unloader
- Modular system can be equipped with vibrating motor, pneumatic under massagers and stretch system
- Designed to discharge difficult products, such as fine powders, in tight spaces
CUB Railcar Mover
- Designed to move single railcars or groups of cars
- For small- to mid-size loading, unloading and repositioning applications
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
