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Search summaries of educational sessions from GEAPS Exchange events. Members who couldn’t attend our annual event or are interested in specific topics will find these summaries very helpful.
Connecting with the Food Safety Modernization Act in the Grain Handling Business
Charles Hurburghprofessor, agricultural and biosystems engineering, Iowa State University
The Food Safety Modernization Act was passed in January 2011, but the supporting rules have only recently begun to be implemented. This summary covers an overview of the rules and details about practical consequences with reasonable alternatives.
Data-Driven Innovation: An Integrated Public-Private R&D Framework for the 21st Century
Anton Bekkermanassociate professor, dept of ag economics, Montana State University
As the world population grows, the U.S. agribusiness industry continues to be a leader in developing new ways to produce food. Examine this blueprint for a modern, collaborative, private-public research framework used to share food production knowledge.
Choosing the Right Contractor for your Project
Terry Keenancorporate safety director, McCormick Construction Co
You have a construction project at your facility and need a contractor; the lowest bid may not be the best! Make a confident choice by determining the contractor’s experience and safety record and reviewing past construction projects.
Top Regulatory Issues Facing the Grain, Feed and Processing Industry in 2016
Jess McCluerdirector of safety and regulatory affairs, National Grain and Feed Association
During 2015, Congress approved a surprising increase of OSHA penalties. This topic covers that change along with rulemakings and interpretations on issues such as industry enforcement, injury and illness recordkeeping and rolling stock fall protection.
Current Research in Grain Handling and Storage (1)
Josephine Boacresearch associate, department of biological & agricultural engineering, Kansas State University
This double session features presentations on the practical application of four current grain handling research projects being undertaken by NC213, a research consortium of public universities doing grain handling research since 1976. The group is meeting in conjunction with GEAPS Exchange 2012. The session discusses four topics, with this paper focused on updating the calculation of bushels from volumetric measurements.
Current Research in Grain Handling and Storage (2)
Connie Hardyprogram specialist, Iowa State University
This double session features presentations on the practical application of four current grain handling research projects being undertaken by NC213, a research consortium of public universities doing grain handling research since 1976. The group is meeting in conjunction with GEAPS Exchange 2012. The session discusses four topics, with this paper focused on solving analytical problems at processing plants.
Current Research in Grain Handling and Storage (3)
Dr. Angela Lauryassistant professor of food science and human nutrition, Iowa State University
This double session features presentations on the practical application of four current grain handling research projects being undertaken by NC213, a research consortium of public universities doing grain-handling research since 1976. The group is meeting in conjunction with GEAPS Exchange 2012. The session discusses four topics, with this paper focused on creating food safety and recordkeeping plans for the Food Safety Modernization Act.
Grain Ethanol — Why Consider Food for Fuel?
Dr. Richard Perrinprofessor, agricultural economics, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Corn is still a staple food and feed commodity, but increasingly large amounts of it have been diverted to the ethanol stream. With food prices rising and poor people in large parts of the world scrambling to find their next meals, the boom in corn-based ethanol production raises some important ethical and environmental questions. In this session, Dr. Richard Perrin, an agricultural economist at the University of Nebraska, will shed light on some of the key dilemmas in the ethanol industry.
Implications of the Ethanol Boom
Ken HobbieU.S. Grains Council
What are the implications of the ethanol boom? They extend well beyond the U.S. and Canada. This session discusses supply-and-demand issues that bridge local and international concerns, as well as the increasing opportunities for exporting distillers dried grains, and the already-significant demand for the co-product in Asia, Mexico, Egypt and other regions.