The US initiative is seeking to streamline the information transfer process for grain as it moves from the field to grain elevator and on to end users.
The online grain sales platform FarmLead is expanding its services to offer users a richer picture of market prices, and historical trends for grains and feed ingredients, says CEO.
To help farmers improve the marketability of their feed and food grains, FarmLead is now offering a grain testing service which provides 24-hour access to labs and results, says CEO.
US grain co-op, Growmark, has established a partnership with COFCO as it seeks to expand the co-op’s feed and grain export market internationally, says executive director.
An employee of Prinz Grain and Feed was killed in May this year when he entered a grain bin to clear corn from the sides of an enclosed container, and was engulfed by grain as walls of corn collapsed upon him.
The US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is cautioning grain and feed handlers to follow safety practices during the harvest season.
The proportion of US deaths linked to agricultural accidents in enclosed spaces saw an uptick in 2015 when compared to total reported enclosed area accidents.
