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Central Life Sciences Launches New Insecticide For Stored Grains
Central Life Sciences Launches New Insecticide For Stored Grains

Gravista-D can be applied as a pre-bin treatment and on post-harvest grain as it flows into storage for extended residual insect control.

Scoular Acquires Three Facilities in Central Kansas
Scoular Acquires Three Facilities in Central Kansas

The three facilities, located in Trousdale, Cullison and Greensburg, will handle corn, wheat, soybeans, milo and canola.

New Study: Why Farmers Fall Into Two Camps If They Sell Or Store Grain
New Study: Why Farmers Fall Into Two Camps If They Sell Or Store Grain

Researchers found a significant relationship between capital costs and farmer-held inventory.

Farmer Shocked After Lost iPhone Circles Globe, Returns Home
Farmer Shocked After Lost iPhone Circles Globe, Returns Home

After Kevin Whitney’s iPhone fell into 220,000 bushels of grain, the device made a 20,000-mile roundtrip across the globe before returning to its stunned owner.

Avoid A Technology Setback With These Maintenance Tips
Avoid A Technology Setback With These Maintenance Tips

To avoid a major technology setback in the spring, Joshua Elhers, precision products coordinator at Heartland Ag Solutions, shares two precautions the ag industry can take now.

An Important Wildcard In The 2024 Grain Storage Outlook
An Important Wildcard In The 2024 Grain Storage Outlook

According to a recent report from CoBank, an abundance of corn and soybeans has resulted in cheaper basis and bigger carries in futures markets.

Missouri Grain Facility Designated As Sustainability Hub
Missouri Grain Facility Designated As Sustainability Hub

The company has already launched several sustainability features at the site and is planning more in the coming year.

Purdue Study: Grain Entrapments Rise to Highest Level in a Decade
Purdue Study: Grain Entrapments Rise to Highest Level in a Decade

Purdue reports a 40.7% increase in U.S. Agricultural Confined Space-Related Injuries and Fatalities from 2021 to 2022.

Rural Heroes: John Deere Supports Volunteer Firefighters With Documentary Film
Rural Heroes: John Deere Supports Volunteer Firefighters With Documentary Film

John Deere and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) have joined forces to support the new documentary film “Odd Hours, No Pay, Cool Hat.”

Is Your Local Fire Department in Need of a Grain Bin Rescue Tube and Training? Nationwide Wants to Help
Is Your Local Fire Department in Need of a Grain Bin Rescue Tube and Training? Nationwide Wants to Help

In 2014, Nationwide launched Grain Bin Safety Week to not only get the essential rescue tools in the hands of first responders, but also the essential training. Nominations are now open for local departments.

Prevent Grain Bin Accidents by Keeping Grain in Good Condition
Prevent Grain Bin Accidents by Keeping Grain in Good Condition

As a new crop goes in the bin, be mindful of storage best practices and keep safety top of mind.

MN Millennial Farmer's YouTube videos have been viewed 163 million times. Now, he's using his social media platform to give back to rural fire departments by raising $60,000.
Farmer Turned YouTube Sensation Spreads Generosity Across 13 States

MN Millennial Farmer's YouTube videos have been viewed 163 million times. Now, he's using his social media platform to give back to rural fire departments by raising $60,000.

New Tech Could Boost Grain Storage Safety for Crop, Farmers

A technology company called TeleSense, says it’s revolutionizing grain storage, which will help add security to the food supply chain.

What Can Your Ears Tell You About Harvest, Storage and 2021?
What Can Your Ears Tell You About Harvest, Storage and 2021?

From planting challenges in the eastern Corn Belt, to hurricane-like weather in the heart of it, windstorms and challenges everywhere in between, it’s sure to be a year that puts hybrids and varieties to the test.

10 Pre-Harvest Grain Bin Maintenance Tips
10 Pre-Harvest Grain Bin Maintenance Tips

Here’s a quick-hit list to check every grain bin this year. Catching potential issues early can and will save you from downtime during harvest.

"You think it's not going to happen to you," said the second-generation farmer.
'Like Quicksand': Ohio Farmer Survives Soybean Entrapment

The sea of shifting soybean kernels had risen to Jay Butterfield's knees inside a tall grain bin on his Ohio farm.

Who Had The Biggest Ground Pile In 2018?
Who Had The Biggest Ground Pile In 2018?

Corn, soybeans, sorghum and sugar beets—as storage ran short in 2018, ground piles sprung up across the country side.

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Three Ways To Prevent Injury In Your Grain Facility

Grain industry injuries range from grain bin explosions and entrapment to respiratory diseases. Most incidents can be avoided however through proper maintenance, procedures and training.

Talks between Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. and Bunge Ltd are said to be in advanced talks over consolidation, according to unnamed source.
ADM, Bunge Talks Advancing Quickly

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. is in advanced talks to acquire commodity trader Bunge Ltd., accelerating the pace of consolidation in the global grain-trading industry, according to people familiar with the matter.