Grain Journal

07/09/2025

Templeton Feed & Grain caught fire late night on the 4th, with firefighters battling the blaze into the early morning of the 5th. Onlookers gathered to watch the iconic Templeton towers burn.

Read the full story on Grain Journal: GrainJournal.com/article/1099430/flames-engulf-iconic-templeton-feed-grain-towers-in-late-night-fire

07/09/2025

Siemens helps grain companies comply with NFPA 70B standards covering electrical equipment maintenance through remotely monitoring companies’ assets without modification and reducing downtime with preventative maintenance solutions. Siemens makes factory system more secure, efficient, and cost-effective through digital power solutions that address data challenges in the industry.

On July 16, Siemens is hosting a webinar covering how to use NFPA 70B to improve safety and reliability in grain facilities. Attendees will explore practical steps they can take to be compliant, including the servicing and equipment condition assessments as part of an overview of NFPA 70B.

Register now to learn how to optimize your maintenance practices:

07/08/2025

Bartlett, a Savage company, has completed its acquisition of Ceres Global Ag Corp. From the merger Bartlett expects to expand its operational footprint and grain merchandising capabilities and benefit from Ceres Global Ag Corp.'s experience in trading key commodities including spring wheat, durum, oats, and canola.

Read the full story on Grain Journal: GrainJournal.com/article/1099401/bartlett-completes-acquisition-of-global-agriculture-company-ceres-global-ag-corp

07/08/2025

After passing of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on July 4th, there are many impending changes to policy that effect grain markets. CoBank provides an overlook of changes to expect, such as the expiration of tariff suppression and expected effects on the market.

Read the full story on Grain Journal: GrainJournal.com/article/1099283/major-policy-shifts-and-tariff-deadlines-reshape-grain-outlook

07/08/2025

New this year to Convey'25, John Lee and Jared Roth will be hosting an OSHA workshop covering grain handling related OSHA standards. This valuable opportunity allows attendees to learn how to work safely with grain in compliance with regulations.

Register for Convey'25 and the OSHA workshop now: register.conveyconference.com/attendee

07/07/2025

Massive impacts are being felt from a North Dakota storm which caused heavy damage to crops and grain equipment. The initial reports consisted of extensive damage to farms including grain handling systems, grain bins, equipment and irrigation systems, as well as an estimated loss of grain storage of tens of millions of bushels.

Read the full story on Grain Journal: GrainJournal.com/article/1099122/storm-impact-on-north-dakota-agriculture-tremendous-ag-commissioner-says

07/07/2025

The grain processing equipment market is seeing steady expansion, with the market size valued at USD 4.83 billion in 2024 and projected to reach USD 6.05 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 2.85% over the forecast period from 2025 to 2032.

Read the full article on Grain Journal: GrainJournal.com/article/1099034/global-grain-processing-equipment-market-to-reach-usd-6-05-billion-by-2032

07/07/2025

We're excited to see all kinds of new and returning faces at Convey'25! There's only one week left to sign up, so make sure you reserve your place: https://register.conveyconference.com/attendee/

07/03/2025

Elisabeth Freeman, Regional Project Engineering Manager at Louis Dreyfus Company, will be speaking on dust hazard analysis at Convey'25. Freeman leads capital improvement projects; safety health and environmental projects; and dust hazard analysis at LDC.

For the past 11 years, Elisabeth has been working at LDC in the grain business. In 2017, Elisabeth started performing dust hazard analysis for LDC facilities. She has led numerous DHA’s and obtained specialty training in identifying dust hazards.

Register for Convey'25 now: register.conveyconference.com/attendee/

07/02/2025

Indian American researcher Kaushik Luthra is helping Arkansas rice producers facing increasing agronomic and economic challenges by enhancing grain quality, improving operational efficiency and ensuring product and worker safety across the supply chain.

Read the full article on Grain Journal: GrainJournal.com/article/1099191/kaushik-luthra-helps-arkansas-rice-producers-improve-profitability

07/02/2025

Employee turnover can impact every business, including the grain industry. Often an employee leaving is a result of dissatisfaction with management, not the job, as discussed by Mark Waschek, President of Ag1Source.

Read the full article on Grain Journal: GrainJournal.com/article/1098368/employee-turnover-is-not-about-the-money

In today’s dynamic work environment, the impact of a manager on employee retention has become increasingly apparent. Recent studies conducted by Gallup, the Society for Human Resource Management, LinkedIn, and Deloitte have all come to the same conclusion: Roughly 75% of employees leave their jobs...

07/02/2025

On July 16, Siemens is hosting a webinar covering how to use NFPA 70B to improve safety and reliability in grain facilities. Attendees will receive an overview of NFPA 70B as they explore practical steps they can take to be compliant, including the servicing and equipment condition assessments.

Siemens helps grain companies comply with NFPA 70B standards covering electrical equipment maintenance through remotely monitoring companies’ assets without modification and reducing downtime with preventative maintenance solutions. By introducing digital power solutions to address data challenges in the industry, Siemens allows attendees to make factory system management more secure, efficient, and cost-effective.

Register now to learn how to optimize your maintenance practices: attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9086605332744915800?source=Siemens+GJ+-+Facebook