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Be prepared in case HPAI, ASF strike in US at same time

State and federal veterinary officials may be spread thin from an outbreak of one animal disease to be able to fully devote to an outbreak of another disease, a National Pork Board official cautioned.

Stephanie Wisdom, animal welfare director for the National Pork Board, says that if African swine fever were to be confirmed in a U.S. pig herd, veterinary officials may already be spread thin due to a possible highly pathogenic avian influenza response.

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Grain Facility Management

MKC opens one-of-a-kind grain education complex in Kansas

The 5,000-square-foot facility serves as a grain safety and quality training ground for employees, first responders and students.

Farmers, first responders, students, 4-H members, FFA members and people from other agriculture-based businesses come to MKC's training center to learn.

Report: Grain entrapments rise 45% in 2022

Latest report from Purdue University notes 42 grain-related entrapments in 2022.

Grain Bin Grain Elevator Grain Silo

OSHA's updated citation policy imposes larger fines

The updated Instance-By-Instance citation policy targets common serious offenses to increase deterrence.

USDA, DHS cut ribbon on National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility

Construction was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic

Legislative News

Iowa to spend $750K for African swine fever preparedness

Additional money ensures state officials could quickly respond to an Iowa herd getting ASF.

Pigs Via Pexels March 2021 Photo By Saraí Zuno

NGFA endorses focused strategy for rail safety

Association says legislation should reduce the risk of future derailments while ensuring reliable, sustainable railroad freight transportation system.

Johannes Plenio | PEXELS.com

10 tips for lockout/tagout in the grain industry [Infographic]

Lockout/Tagout procedures are essential in the grain industry to ensure the safety of workers who maintain and repair machinery.

Infographic by Tess Stukenberg

Ethanol plant fined $10K for grain dust control failure

Siouxland Energy Cooperative has operated for an unknown number of years without air filtration equipment on one of its grain bins.

Grain elevator fire in Adair, Illinois

Elevated conveyor belt system motor malfunctioned, starting the fire at Western Grain Marketing.

Grain Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention

ADM dust explosion injures 3

Explosion occurred at ADM's grain elevator in Decatur, Illinois.

Editor’s View

Ensuring every meal for every pig

Animal welfare considerations in ASF response plan include steady feed supply for infected animals.

Budabar | BIGSTOCK

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