WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (TNSPer) -- The Corn Refiners Association issued the following news on Feb. 11, 2021: A coalition of 58 U.S. food and agriculture associations called for the swift confirmation of Jewel Bronaugh, PhD as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture. In a letter sent to the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, the groups cite Dr. Bronaugh's qualifications and career-long commitment to fair and equitable administration of the laws and policies within her areas of responsibility. They sub  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Feb. 10 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following news: The tentative schedule for the 2021 Special Edition of Commodity Classic has been announced. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, this year's event is being presented digitally on March 2-5, 2021. The 2021 Commodity Classic, originally scheduled for San Antonio, Texas, in early March, is the Silver Anniversary of America's largest farmer-owned, farmer-focused agricultural and educational experience. Regi  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Feb. 10 -- The National Sorghum Producers issued the following news release: The tentative schedule for the 2021 Special Edition of Commodity Classic has been announced. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, this year's event is being presented digitally on March 2-5, 2021. The 2021 Commodity Classic, originally scheduled for San Antonio, Texas, in early March, is the Silver Anniversary of America's largest farmer-owned, farmer-focused agricultural and educational experience. Regi  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Feb. 13 (TNSRes) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Kingsly Ambrose, Purdue University associate professor of agricultural and biological engineering, recently released the 2020 annual grain dust explosions report that catalogues the number of deaths and injuries nationwide. Grain dust is a highly combustible substance and often airborne in handling and processing facilities. Explosions occur when there is a source of ignition, often from small, un  more