grain elevator

Often you will get directions from people using the grain elevator as a reference point.

New research shows that greenhouse gas emissions on farms could rise if more U.S. food companies require feed for their livestock and poultry be free from genetically modified ingredients. The report said grain elevator and feed mill product handling and production requirements would be greater, and the price of meat, milk and eggs for consumers could increase ...

Purdue University's Agricultural Safety and Health Program recently released the annual 2020 Summary of U.S. Agricultural Confined Space-Related Injuries and Fatalities report. The program reported 64 fatal and nonfatal cases involving agricultural confined spaces, including 35 grain entrapments, seven falls into or from grain storage structures, four asphyxiations and 12 equipment entanglements

On Tuesday, U.S. Wheat Associates rolled out a movie they created, titled “Wholesome: The Journey of U.S. Wheat”. The USW’s Steve Mercer said the 25-minute film will shows how everyone in the export supply system works to maintain the character of American wheat. “Through ...

According to Perdue University, over the past decade grain bin entrapment has led to 370 deaths nationwide.  Because of that, Ag leaders and stakeholders are promoting Grain Bin Safety Week on farms and at commercial grain elevators.   "I signed a proclamation naming February 16th through the 22nd Grain Bin Safety Week," Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue recently announced.  "The pu... Read

CoBank recently said it isn’t just farmers that saw lower cash returns in 2019. Grain elevators will also see their profit margins drop compared to the previous year. The lower returns are blamed on a higher basis for corn, soybeans, and wheat.  ...

Grain elevators nationwide face significant challenges in the year ahead as they buy basis on corn, soybeans and wheat at the highest levels seen in years, according to a new report.  CoBank reported basis for the three major grains is significantly tighter across the country from strong end-user bids, limited pipeline supplies, and lack of farmer selling amid an uncertain fall harvest.  ... Read

How can grain bin, elevator operators, and farmers that store grain take steps and prepare for a potential grain fire ore even a grain dust explosion?   Penn State University Extension's Dave Hill said on the prevention side, proper maintenance of bin and silo electrical and mechanical equipment is crucial.  “I...

In an effort to handle the growing harvest in the area, Morrow County Grain Growers has broken ground on an expansion project at its grain elevator and shipping terminal near Boardman.  The $2.5 million project calls for a new rail unloading facility at the terminal.  Th...

The Walla Walla County Sheriff’s Office said Lower Waitsburg Road closed Wednesday afternoon after a grain elevator breached, sending tons of grain onto the roadway.  Investigators said the grain was between three and eight feet deep across the roadway.   O...