Preventing Grain Bin Fires
Bacterial action creates heat in grain bins, and as grain spoils it can become hot enough to catch fire. Randy Holthaus, grain systems marketing manager, spoke with RFD Radio on the topic.  (Story...)

First aid kits available
A comprehensive farm first aid kit is available for purchase from the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS). The kits are available to businesses or individuals at the NECAS Peosta, Iowa, campus, online at www.necasag.org, or by calling Gloria at 563/556-5110, ext. 371.  (Story...)

Choosing the right seed is important
Dr. Dennis Garzonio, GROWMARK senior seed research and product manager, talks with Rita Frazer, WSMI.  (Media File...)

Seed selection may be most critical decision
Farmers have many decisions to make each year, but arguably the most important is what varieties or hybrids of seed they will plant. Genetic advancements in both corn and soybeans have progressed rapidly, offering more options than ever before.  (Story...)

MID-CO COMMODITIES named to top 50 brokers list
MID-CO COMMODITIES was recently named one of the top 50 brokers in the country by Futures magazine. The ranking is based on customer equity and net capital.  (Story...)

GROWMARK names Safety Poster Contest winners
Twelve children, ages 7 to 13, were recognized as winners of the GROWMARK Safety and Insurance Services Children’s’ Safety Poster Contest.   (Story...) (Photo...)