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Simple Strategies for Stocking and Storing Ice Melt https://ow.ly/hTu850Tj3qQ

For some ingredients like #erythritol, pricing is at historic lows. For others, potential weather extremes could create shortages and price increases. In terms of logistics, although the situation in the Red Sea has been resolved, it's worth keeping an eye on the water levels of Gatun Lake. Learn how this and more will effect your Q2 2024. Read the #marketintelligence report: https://lnkd.in/gvkjmzbE

Is your team ready for winter demand and grain drying season? Use these helpful tips to ensure everyone is prepared!

Barged grain movements for last week down 45% from 2023 due to river icing. Tow sizes were reduced or movements were fully blocked as ice-gorging occurred or as the huge temperature swings resulted in melting ice chunks floating downriver. This affected everywhere from the Northern Illinois River through the lower Mississippi river. Warmer than usual weather over the past few days led to to very fast ice melt as can be seen in the spike on this St. Louis river level graph from the NWS. This requires operator agility as quickly changing ice and water levels affect not only navigation but terminal operations. More at the USDA Grain Transportation Report: https://lnkd.in/g8D37UwY

Insects destroy 20% of the world's grain crop annually by infiltrating supply chains, posing challenges throughout storage, transport, processing, and distribution. Understanding their characteristics is crucial for preventing infestations and financial loss at your food processing facility. Take pests out of the process with Terminix ➡️ https://lnkd.in/emFqTDu9

(USA Week #1, ending January 5th #PRODUCEMARKETUPDATE Cold weather freezes index prices at all-time high ProduceIQ Index: $1.37/pound, flat over prior week Week #1, ending January 5th, sees cold weather freezing index prices at an all-time high of $1.37/pound. Winter storms Ember and Finn cause supply disruptions due to icy travel conditions. The U.S. starts 2024 with the least snow cover since 2003, impacting recently recovered drought-afflicted growers. The ProduceIQ Index is 19% higher than in 2023. Miserly demand keeps oil prices stable, while shipping container rates double due to conflicts and drought. High shipping costs increase pressure on U.S. winter produce prices. BLUEBERRY prices start at a record $27, with supply delays from Chile and Peru. STRAWBERRY prices rise due to rain and cold but are expected to fall by the end of January. LETTUCE prices are below average, while soup-driven commodities remain stable despite frigid weather. ICEBERG LETTUCE is a bargain at $14 for 24ct. Visualize USDA data with ease and for free! https://lnkd.in/gryu5s3P ----- [AG: There is cause for disappointment and concern among Australian taxpayers and food producers who financially support our plethora of representatives within our fresh produce industry. A notable deficiency exists in terms of regular reporting and the provision of readily available, up-to-date insights into our own Australian fresh produce industry. This inadequacy stands in stark contrast to the transparency demonstrated by other nations, particularly the USA. The lack of communication raises pertinent questions about the efficacy, courage, and dedication of our fresh produce industry representatives and stakeholders. It is imperative that they enhance communication and transparency to keep their constituents, including Australian growers and the public, well-informed about the current state of our fresh produce industry. This commitment is pivotal for building trust and ensuring success of our fresh produce industry.] ----- https://lnkd.in/g8kkxAGR

Playing the long game | Freightonomics Zach and Tony discuss what the recent weather disruptions mean for the freight market as well as read the tea leaves from a few key earnings reports.

"Alright, USDA! Let's see what you've got!" That seems to be the battle cry of grain commodity futures traders and farmers everywhere as bulls and bears brace for what is typically a big market moving set of reports that will be released this Friday. Add in the end of the week, the end of the month, the end of the quarter, first notice day for July contracts, delayed corn and soybean planting, major flooding, and a major holiday break next week... and you have the makings of a powder keg! Joe Camp joins me to discuss whether USDA will have the intestinal fortitude to factor in these late changing conditions or simply kick the can down the road again, leaving everyone second guessing the numbers. Catch our expectations for one of the most anticipated report days of the year. Be sure to Like, Subscribe, and Share this video.

FACT: Food products accounted for half of all reported combustible dust fires and explosions in 2021. 💥 FACT: Grain dust is 9x more explosive than TNT. 🧨 (Is anyone else reading this in Dwight Shrute's voice?) In our latest You Ask. We Answer. video, you'll get an inside look at determines combustibility. Click on the image below to get in the know. ⤵️ #dustcontrol #combustibledust #grainindustry #foodindustry #ehsmanager https://hubs.la/Q02gVjyj0

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