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                                                                                                                 October 25, 2016 Newsletter
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NDGI Happenings
Crop Progress Report
U.S. Drought Monitor
Neogen DON Report
NGFA Safety Tips
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News from NDGI
NDGI's Vice President, Kia Mikesh was in Portland, Oregon for the Grain Inspection Advisory Committee Meeting October 19th through 20th. The Grain Inspection Advisory Committee meets twice annually to counsel the Grain Inspection, Packers & Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) on the programs and services it delivers under the U.S. Grain Standards Act.

Recommendations by the committee help GIPSA to better meet the needs of its customers who operate in a dynamic and changing marketplace. The committee is comprised of 15 members, appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture, who represent all segments of the grain industry. The committee members include grain producers, processors, merchandisers, handlers, exporters, consumers, grain inspection agencies, and scientists.
 
To see what was discussed in this meeting visit  https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/fgis/advisorycommittee.aspx

USDA Weekly Crop Progress Report - 10/24/16
 
Corn:

Illinois | 83% of corn has been harvested compared to 91% last year 
Indiana | 64 % of corn has been harvested, which is 13 points lower than last year 
Minnesota | 55% of corn has been harvested compared to 74% last year 
North Dakota | 39% of corn has been harvested, compared to 56% last year 
South Dakota | 47 % of corn has been harvested, which is 7 points higher than last year 
Ohio | 49 % of corn has matured, compared to 70% last year 
 
Soybeans:

Illinois | 76% of soybeans are harvested, compared to 91% last year 
Indiana | 71% of soybeans are harvested, which is 17 points lower than last year 
Minnesota | 95 % of soybeans are harvested, which is 3 points lower than last year 
North Dakota | 94% of soybeans are harvested, which is 3 points lower than last year 
South Dakota | 89% of soybeans are harvested, compared to 94% last year 
Ohio | 79% of soybeans are harvested, which is 12 points lower than last year 
 
Winter Wheat:

Illinois | 38 % of winter wheat has emerged, which is 11 points lower than last year | 68% of winter wheat is in good to excellent condition
Indiana | 42% of winter wheat has emerged, compared to 51% last year | 74% of winter wheat is in good to excellent condition
South Dakota | 82% of winter wheat has been planted, which is 3 points lower than last year | 62% of winter wheat is in good to excellent condition
Montana | 78% of winter wheat has been planted, compared to 82% last year | 71% of winter wheat is in good to excellent condition
Ohio | 45 % of winter wheat has been planted, which 17 points lower than last year | 82% of winter wheat is in good to excellent condition 
 


U.S. Drought Monitor

Dry, hot conditions across the central and southern U.S. contrasted with heavy rain and mountain snow in the northwestern quarter of the nation. The Northern Plains saw no changes in drought depiction, with light showers equaling less than 0.5 inch. The outlook features a wetter-than-normal signal from the Pacific Coast into the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes.


 
Neogen Monday Mycotoxin and Crop Report
                              
Don levels for wheat are as shown above with North Dakota continuing to have a level of >10ppm, and Missouri at >2ppm. 
Don levels for barley are as shown above, with a level of >5ppm in North Dakota.

There are now new reports of Don in Corn as shown here in Illinois with levels of >3 ppm, Michigan with levels of >2 ppm, and Indiana with levels of >10 ppm.


NGFA Safety Tips: Combustible Dust and OSHA Housekeeping Requirements
Housekeeping is an important part of any safety and health program. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) grain handling standard requires the employer to develop and implement a written housekeeping program to eliminate potential dangers. There are six components to a housekeeping program. These components are written instructions, frequency of inspections, frequency of cleaning, methods of cleaning, spills and leaks, and dust control equipment. 

To learn about each component click Here.