In response to the Committee on Agriculture’s (COAG) request for improved food safety and the safe use of fertilizers, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has put together a landmark publication: The International Code of Conduct for the Sustainable Use and Management of …
This week’s photo is a hammer mill in 3D. The FEECO hammer mill is designed to reduce dry and semi-moist materials, specifically granulated or pelletized materials, to the product range of minus 4 mesh to plus 20 mesh. Commonly processed materials include aggregates, minerals, ores, …
Rising sulfur deficiencies have put sulfur in the spotlight in recent years, leading to increased use of the nutrient in agriculture. A Business Wire report estimates that by 2026, the sulfur fertilizer market will reach a value of $7.03 billion, up from just $4.52 billion …
This week’s photo is a granulation drum, or granulator, from the late 1950s. FEECO customizes granulation drums to meet each customer’s processing requirements and throughputs. Some drums, for example, are built with a specialized lining to protect against corrosive materials, while others are manufactured …
When looking for versatile manufacturing equipment capable of producing granules, rotary drums are often the equipment of choice. However, confusion frequently arises in choosing between an agglomerator and granulator. Because rotary drums are flexible in design and capable of processing large capacities, they are extensively …
With the global population estimated to exceed nine billion people by 2050, meeting future food production demands has become a focal point of this generation; all over the world, scientists and ag producers are working toward maximizing crop yields while minimizing risks to the environment. …
Rotary granulators are a flexible processing tool ideal for high capacity applications. Frequently used throughout the fertilizer and mining industries, rotary granulators are commonly employed in the following types of applications: FEECO’s rotary granulators offer a variety of customizations, from various liner options to numerous …
Phosphate processing equipment is essential in the production of phosphoric animal feed and fertilizer products. Further, its role continues to grow as producers increasingly look to improve upon their phosphate products and processing methods in the face changing market demands. What follows is a basic …
Our photo this week shows an NPK fertilizer granulation plant. The photo was taken around the early 1960s and showcases a rotary dryer (the larger drum on the bottom), and a granulation drum (the smaller one above the dryer). Now a typical NPK granulation process, …
After passing through the Senate in an 87-to-13 vote and the House in a 386-to-47 vote, the long-awaited and highly anticipated 2018 Farm Bill was signed into law by President Trump on December 20, 2018. The legislation, titled The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, governs …