Magazine
Is There a Hemp Boom on the Horizon?
A cousin to cannabis, there’s an increase in acres for this once-illegal plant
Floods, Trade Wars & Tariffs
Too many “unknowns” cause turmoil in the markets
Running the Supply Chain
New Fashion Pork’s new feed mill was designed for its needs alone, allowing it to increase efficacy and lower input costs
Fast, Easy Analysis of Feed Ingredients
Here are the advantages of using FT-NIR spectroscopy at your feed mill
The Benefits of Fluidized Bed Mixing
Process reduces product degradation, particularly with fragile materials
Preparing for Long-Term Grain Storage
Best practices for aeration if grain is staying in the bin for a while
International Buyers Exhibit Strong Demand for U.S. GIAF
Exports totaled 55 million metric tons due to pricing, trade policies and market development
Photo: USGC
How to Build a Relationship with First Responders
Regular communications with your local fire department can make a life or death difference
How to Select the Best Grain Cleaning Equipment
Successful grain cleaning begins with asking the right questions
Should I Lease or Should I Buy?
Break down the pros and cons of both options before any big purchase
How to Improve Bagging Automation Throughput
Water content in the compressed air supply can negatively impact the function of your bagging equipment, machine rate, repetition, and accuracy
After the Storm
Here’s a checklist of ideas to keep in mind in case severe flooding comes your way
Photo: ADM
Vertical Operation Relocates Aging Mill
Pilgrim’s Pride trades in its 50s-era feed mill in Nashville, AR, for a brand new 12,000 ton/week facility
Photo by Elise Schafer
Always Learning
Seeing feed production advancements through a different lens
From left: Monty Henderson, Leland Tollett, Mike McCluer, Elise Schafer, Bob Hendricks
African Swine Fever Worries
Continues spread throughout China, Southeast Asia
Who Really Sells the Carry?
Awareness and discipline are needed to take advantage of the carry
Navigating the Internet of Things
Upgrading a facility to gather more data is less complicated than it seems
Going Whole Hog
One of Iowa’s largest feed mills is constructed to support the region’s growing pork industry
Photo by Elise Schafer
Reduce Reconstruction Costs with 3D Laser Scanning
Here’s the scoop on technology that is safer, faster and more accurate
3D laser scanning image provided by Lanmar Services
The Rise of Digital Learning
Digital education and training offer new opportunities to the industry
Celebrating 10 Years of IFEEDER
Looking back on some of the Institute's accomplishments over the past decade
24 Hours with USGC Staff
Relationships, planning and market access dominate days activities
Hiring Tomorrow's Leaders
Students are eager to gain commercial ag industry experience
Tell Your Story Before Someone Else Does
Explain how you’re the middleman, but everyone still wins
Grain Dust Explosions Increase in 2018
One fatality, four injuries were attributed to last year’s explosions
IPPE Attracts Largest Crowd Ever
Informative education program provided for a record-breaking number of show attendees
Pick Up the Pace
Can the government please find a way to work faster?
Enhance Your Skills in the Big Easy
GEAPS Exchange 2019 will be held March 9-12 in New Orleans
A Modern Take on a Classic
To provide the best quality organic grain possible, Pipeline Foods has modernized the gravity-powered elevator
Sponsored Items
Recently Added to Buyer's Guide
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Utility Monitor
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TotalTarget
- First-of-its-kind quantitative LFD
- Rapid and reliable solution for detecting predominant allergen, safety and grain process ability concerns
GrainVue
- Enables commercial grain facilities to monitor bins to protect quality of stored grain
- Digital cable technology checks grain temperature and moisture, automatically activating fans to help prevent out-of-condition issues
Silver-Sweet QL Series Bucket Elevators
- Convey bulk materials vertically
- 400 to 11,925 bushel/hour capacities
TUBO Push Conveyor
- Now with 8-inch tube for higher capacity throughput, up to 43 tons/hour
- System transports products gently over distances from 165 to 230 feet in all directions
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
