Agribusiness Showcase

Agribusiness Showcase & Conference Named to Top Trade Show List

tshutters — Fri, 11 May 2012 19:45:37 +0000

The Agribusiness Showcase & Conference is excited to be named to the 2011 TSNN Top 250 Trade Show list.

The list is culled from show management and data supplied to TSNN and represents the top 250 trade shows held last year in the U.S. ranked by net square footage. The full list can be found at http://www.tsnn.com/datasite-us

Hear from Experts in the Grain and Feed Industries at the 2012 Agribusiness Showcase & Conferece

tshutters — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:15:09 +0000

Iowa’s Grain and Feed Industry is facing increased regulation by OSHA and the Food and Drug Administration. If your company works in the grain and feed industry, you will want your employees to attend the Grain & Feed Forum that is being held on February 7 at the Agribusiness Showcase & Conference.

Dr. Charles R. Hurburgh, Jr. of Iowa State University will moderate the forum titled “Complying with Regulation: Occupational Safety and Food Safety.” Nationally recognized industry speakers will discuss OSHA and Food Safety regulations from 1:15 p.m. to 5 p.m. Additionally, Grain & Feed Forum attendees will also qualify for CEUs.

How to Register

Registration is available by phone, fax, mail, email or online. Visit the Attendee Registration page for more information on how to register. Please call us 800-383-1628 with your questions.

Grain & Feed Forum Agenda & Speakers

1:30 PM New Grain Quality and Regulatory Challenges for the Grain and Feed Industry

Dr. Charles Hurburgh, Iowa State University

2:00 PM Food Safety in Bulk Grains: Developing Food Safety and Recordkeeping Plans

Dr. Angela M. Laury, Iowa State University

Written food safety plans, with assessment of hazards and supporting recordkeeping are a key requirement of the FSMA. Start now to learn how these are done most efficiently.

Food Safety in a Quality Management System

Butch Hemphill, Farmers Cooperative Company

Food safety can be a part of an organized quality management system that has periodic internal and external checking (audit verification). Learn how one organization has done this already.

3:00 PM Break

3:15 PM New Emphasis on Occupational Safety in the Grain Industry

Jess McCluer, National Grain and Feed Association

Engulfments, sweep augers, and dust from grain vacs have all become increasing regulatory issues. Hear the least developments and likely future actions.

4:00 PM Recent Safety Incidents

Rob Jacobs, Ocheydan Grain

Case studies from recent incidents drive the point home about safety and flowing grain.

4:30 PM Safety and Quality Go Together

Dr. Gretchen A. Mosher, Iowa State University

Successful organizations often combine similar programs to gain efficiency and improve corporate culture. Recent data show that product quality/safety and occupational safety are connected in employees minds.

2012 Agribusiness Showcase & Conference Registration Open

tshutters — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:04:32 +0000

The Agribusiness Showcase and Conference is about giving agribusiness as a whole, vendors, and attendees the opportunity to explore the innovative tools they need to grow their business, now and into the future. The industry’s innovation and technology will be showcased through featured speakers, presentations, and exhibitors. Workshops and exhibits pertain to everyone in the industry – Certified Crop Advisers, grain professionals, pesticide and manure applicators, and more.

Click here to learn more and to register.

Exhibitor Registration Available

tshutters — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:12:20 +0000

Download and complete the exhibitor registration packet to secure your booth space at the 2012 Agribusiness Showcase & Conference.

Please call 515.262.8323 or email Joan O’Brien at joano@agribiz.org with any questions.