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Sunday, April 15, 2012
Want to Guess How Much Food Is Tossed in Landfills? ANALYSIS - In the US, 67,000,000,000 (yes, that's 67 Billion) pounds of food made its way into landfills in 2010 alone, writes Sarah Mikesell, TheCropSite senior editor.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Australian Grain Farmers Encouraged to Consider Fumigation AUSTRALIA - With the winter harvest mostly put away, the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is encouraging farmers considering fumigating grain stored on farm to do it wisely...
Sunday, February 05, 2012
Cattlefax: Hope for Strong 2012 Corn Harvest US - The US needs a high yielding 2012 corn harvest to be able to compete in global markets, said the CattleFax team at the National Cattlemen's Beef Association Convention held last week in...
Monday, November 21, 2011
Damaged Corn Crop Requires Proper Harvest, Drying, Storage US - The hot, dry summer took its toll on some of Indiana's corn crop, and corn that was planted later than normal is being harvested at higher moistures. According to a Purdue Extension grain...
Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Grain Storage – Cool It! AUSTRALIA - Aeration cooling for on-farm grain storages can improve grain quality in so many ways it's surprising to discover many grain farmers are yet to embrace this technology.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Destructive Grain Beetle Passed Through Canada CANADA - One of the world's most destructive grain pests has made its way undetected in imports that have passed through Canada, says a Canadian Food Inspection Agency official.
Wednesday, September 07, 2011
Economics of Corn and Soybean Storage US - With smaller grain and oilseed supplies than those of a year ago and increased storage capacity, there should be fewer crop storage issues than in recent years, said University of Illinois...
Friday, August 19, 2011
Lack of Modern Grain Drying Facilities Risks Harvest UKRAINE - This year's Ukraine maize production is expected to total at least 17-18 million tonnes, but the lack of modern facilities for grain drying creates the risk of harvest losses, said...
Monday, August 01, 2011
Consider Harvest, Storage Options to Manage Scab US - A Purdue Extension plant pathologist says wheat growers can take steps during harvest and in storage to control head scab in the crop.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Cargill Moves Crop Input Operations in Alberta CANADA - Cargill is to close its crop inputs facility in Grimshaw, Alberta, from 31 July.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Sizeable Stores of Wheat Held with LIFFE Futures UK - As at 8th July 2011, NYSE LIFFE reported that there was still 120,200t wheat held in registered LIFFE futures stores across the UK, compared to 56,300t held on 9th July 2010.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Cargill to Build Grain Terminal in Alberta CANADA - Cargill has put forward plans to build a new grain terminal in McLennan, Alberta, which is set to open in the fall of 2012.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Grain Bin Safety Certification to Prevent Injuries US - A Purdue Extension farm safety specialist urges farmers to stop working alone in grain bins and entering them with unloading augers running.
Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Wet Season Tips for Saving Grain Seed US - Saving viable grain seed for the 2011 winter crop following such a wet harvest period requires careful collection, storage, handling and subsequent planting.
Wednesday, February 09, 2011
Expertise Brought Together to Address Grain Safety US - In a three-week period in the summer of 2010, seven people died in grain bin engulfments in the Midwest.
Friday, January 21, 2011
ADM Establishes Postharvest Institute US - Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) is donating a $10 million grant to establish the ADM Institute for the Prevention of Postharvest Loss at the University of Illinois.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Correct Use of Fumigant in Stored Grain Urged AUSTRALIA - Australian growers in the fortunate position of having grain to store this year are being provided with timely support to ensure they protect their yields and safeguard their enterprises...
Thursday, January 06, 2011
Canada-China Grain Storage Research Agreement CANADA - A biosystems engineering professor with the University of Manitoba expects a collaborative grain storage research agreement involving Canada and China to result in improved market access...
Monday, January 03, 2011
Effective Grain Storage Critical to Ensure Quality Preserving grain quality through effective on-farm storage will be critical following this year's rain-affected harvest.
Wednesday, December 08, 2010
Returns on Crop Storage Lower Than Normal US – Farmers trying to decide whether to sell the crop they harvested this fall or continue to store it have a big question to answer: Will storing the crop lead to greater profits later? ...
Wednesday, December 01, 2010
Super-Heated Steam Drying for DDGS CANADA - A researcher with the University of Manitoba is confident the expanding use of dried distillers grains with solubles will stimulate an increased interest in the use of super-heated steam...
Friday, October 01, 2010
Timing Critical in Late-Harvest Wheat Drying US - The grain-drying expert at North Dakota State University (NDSU) offers advice on drying wheat harvested late in the fall.
Monday, September 20, 2010
China Improves Quality of Grain Reserves CHINA - Over the past decade, operation and management of the Chinese state grain reserves had improved tremendously and the grain storage rate had been increased to and kept above 95 per cent...
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
New Research 'Could Boost Insect Control In Grain Bins' US – Researchers in the US have reportedly been examining whether it is better to direct air from above or below as a means of using ventilation to control insects in grain storage bins.
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
Fire-Hit Wallaroo Silos Assessed For Damage AUSTRALIA – Fire damage to grain silos on the Yorke Peninsula of South Australia is expected to cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to repair, it has been reported.
Friday, July 09, 2010
Corn Discovery 'Could Reduce Harm Caused By Storage And Transport' US - Researchers have discovered a breed of corn which can survive being harvested, stored and transported in better condition than traditional varieties.
Friday, May 28, 2010
Time to Get Grain Storage Facilities Ready US - Now that Kansas wheat has headed, it is a good time for producers to get their bins ready for harvest, said Kansas State University entomologist Jeff Whitworth.
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
Farmers Given Equipment to Increase Maize Production UGANDA - Farmers in the Oyam district of Uganda have been given agro-processing equipment worth sh305 million.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Keep Grain Safe in Storage, Farmers Told GLOBAL - Farmers are being reminded that once their grain is harvested they must still take steps to prevent damage.
Friday, March 05, 2010
Helping Farmers Manage Corn Mold Issues US – Farmers still dealing with the aftermath of wet, cool weather on their 2009 corn crop have a place to turn for help.
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