Steven Kilger

4 weeks ago | feedandgrain.com | Steven Kilger

Grain bin entrapment incidents injure or kill dozens of people annually across the United States, establishing your relationship with first responders as a critical safety element. OSHA regulations specify that facilities cannot depend solely on 911 or standard emergency services as their rescue plan without confirming these teams possess appropriate equipment and grain entrapment training. Successful grain entrapment rescues depend on well-trained teams equipped with specialized tools.

1 month ago | feedandgrain.com | Steven Kilger

New constructionWayne-Sanderson Farms | feed millLocation: Danville, ArkansasPlanned completion: April 2025The US$43 million facility will be located on 21 acres adjacent to the main processing facility and has the capacity to produce more than 8,500 tons of feed weekly.

1 month ago | feedandgrain.com | Steven Kilger

Steven Kilger - 00:01Hi everyone, thanks for listening. My name is Steven Kilger, I’m the managing editor of Feed & Grain Magazine and the host of the Feed & Grain Podcast. Thank you so much for joining me today as we dive deep into the issues affecting the feed manufacturing, grain handling and allied industries. Today’s episode is brought to you by The BinWhip from Pneumat Systems.

2 months ago | feedandgrain.com | Steven Kilger

Create a free Feed & Grain account to continue reading TranscriptTom D'Alfonso, director of Animal & Aquaculture for the U.S. Soybean Export Council, discusses the state of the soybean industry in this Feed & Grain podcast. D'Alfonso emphasizes the increasing global demand for animal protein, driving the need for high-quality soy in animal feed. He highlights U.S. soy farmers' commitment to sustainability and consistency, which contributes to the product's value in international markets.

2 months ago | feedandgrain.com | Steven Kilger

A new rule from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that updates the standards for rear impact guards on commercial trailers may have flown under the radar for feed manufacturers and grain elevators that operate their own vehicle fleets. NHTSA's updated Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and No. 224 mandate enhanced protection for passenger vehicle occupants in the event of rear-end collisions with commercial trailers.