Nearly 900 delegates and 100 international guests gathered Aug. 2-3 in Melbourne for the annual Australian Grains Industry Conference (AGIC). The event included a trade show and educational sessions that focused on topics such as supply chain efficiency, capturing Asian market opportunities. and emerging technology that helps to create more efficiency and understanding of consumer demands.

Industry leaders will gather across the globe for education, networking opportunities.

The 40th annual Purchasing Seminar, sponsored by Milling & Baking News, World Grain’s sister publication, and Sosland Publishing Company, was held in Kansas City June 4-6. The event attracted a record attendance of 855. Cocktail receptions were held June 4 at Union Station and June 5 at KC Live! Photos by Ryan Alcantara.

Despite slumping grain prices, demand for equipment is strong, especially in Africa, Asia and the Black Sea region. The following slides are a few of the projects.

While the ranking order may not have changed much, the North American grain majors have in some respects seen significant change in storage capacity over the past two decades. In a look back over the past 20 years, World Grain examines today’s top 10 North American multiple facility grain companies and cooperatives based on total corporate grain storage capacity. All data courtesy of Sosland Publishing Co.’s Grain & Milling Annual publications.

Industry leaders will gather across the globe for education, networking opportunities.

Companies from around the world expand or enhance all types of mills to keep up with market demand and to continue growing. The following are recently expanded mills or plans to update existing mills.