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Industrial uses for grain expanding
WORLD-GRAIN.com
In the past couple of decades Europe has embraced the diesel car with enthusiasm, but now the pollution problems its particulate emissions create in cities are increasing and legislators are starting to impose controls. It’s a fantastic opportunity for sustainable biofuels and, together with the potential to produce raw materials for the chemical industry, this means a potentially bright future for grain-based products.
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Stored grain needs care as temperatures rise
KTIC
With the arrival of spring — and warmer weather — farmers should pay extra attention to their stored grain to maintain its quality, experts say.
Improperly stored grain can lead to quality issues as temperatures rise. Implementing simple management practices can lessen some of those concerns.
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Beware grain bin dangers
Agrinews
Something goes wrong. A farmer is removing grain from his on-farm grain storage bin, and the grain quits flowing into the auger.
Maybe it’s because of a crust that has formed on top of the grain pile inside the bin. Maybe partially unloading the grain inside has formed a cone shaped void in the center of the storage bin.
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An eBay for grain trading, FarmLead, raises $6.5 million Series A
TechCrunch
Somehow, corn, wheat and rice sales are still happening at a local level through antiquated paperwork and phone negotiations. Now, an Ottawa-based startup called FarmLead has raised $6.5 million in venture funding to connect grain producers and buyers automatically online, and help farmers get fair prices for what they grow. The platform is something like an eBay for grains.
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