Major Topics:

• Principles of Hammer and Roller Milling
• Maintaining Quality of Stored Grains, DDGS, SBM and Ingredients
• Principles of Batching and Mixing
• Utilization of Plant Automation Systems
• Principles of Steam Generation, Distribution and Regulation
• Mash Conditioning, Hygienizing and Pelleting 
• Cooling, Crumbling, and Post-Pelleting Liquid Applications 
• Optimizing Feed Mill Operations and Moisture Management
• Benchmarking Feed Mill Performance and Profitability
• Implementing Quality Management, Feed Safety and Biosecurity Plans

Hands-On-Trainings

• Milling and Particle Size Analysis
• Batching, Mixing and Mixer Uniformity CV
• Pelleting, Pellet Durability and Hardness Testing
• Moisture Management, Steam Generation, and Boiler Water Testing
• Feed Safety and Biosecurity SOPs 
• Microbial and Mycotoxin Analysis 
• Bulk Material Inventory Measurement Sensors
• Storage Conditions Monitoring and Management Technology

Facility Tour

• Tour of the ISU Kent Feed Mill & Grain Science Complex