NC213: Marketing and Delivery of Quality Grains and BioProcess Coproducts
(Multistate Research Project)
Status: Active
SAES-422 Reports
03/13/2024
Branstad-Spates, E.H., E.L. Bowers, C.R. Hurburgh, P.M. Dixon, and G.A. Mosher. 2023. Prevalence and Risk Assessment of Aflatoxin in Iowa Corn during a Drought Year. International Journal of Food Science, 2023. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/9959998
Mendoza1, P.T.D., C R. Hurburgh, D. E. Maier, and P R. Armstrong. 2023. NIR Spectral imaging for animal feed quality and safety. Applied Engineering in Agriculture, 39(6), 553-564. DOI: https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.15051
Derry, E. C.R. Hurburgh, and G.A. Mosher. 2023. Development of process to improve efficiency in near infra-red spectroscopy standardization. Presented at the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, Omaha, NB, July 2023.
Chikez, H. 2023. Decision support tools to guide assessment and adoption of postharvest technologies and to ensure food security. Unpublished Ph.D. Dissertation, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Chikez, H.; Maier, D.; Olafsson, S.; and Sonka, S. Identifying Critical Drivers of Mango, Tomato, and Maize Postharvest Losses (PHL) in Low-Income Countries and Predicting Their Impact. Agriculture 2023, 13(10), 1912. DOI: : https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture13101912
Identifying and comparing critical drivers of mango, tomato, and maize postharvest losses (PHL) and predicting their impact: https://phldashboard.shinyapps.io/phldashboard/
Multi-criteria decision support system to rank postharvest technologies based on Multi-Attribute Utility Theory (MAUT) adoption measures and numerous value chain actors’ preferences: https://phldashboard.shinyapps.io/MDCA/
Techno-economic analysis (TEA) of remote sensing image-based technologies to quantify sweet potatoes left in the field in North Carolina, USA: https://phldashboard.shinyapps.io/TEASP/
Ignacio, M.C.C.D. 2023. Ensuring Performance of Hermetic Bag Storage Technology for Food Security and Resource Sustainability. Unpublished Ph.D. dissertation, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Ignacio, M.C.C.D., Maier, D.E. and Vorst, K.L. (2023). Engineering properties of commercially available hermetic storage bag liners. Journal of the ASABE 66(3), pp. 601-615.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.13031/ja.15366
Ignacio, M.C.C.D., Rosentrater, K.A., and Maier, D.E. (2023). Estimating environmental and economic impacts of hermetic bag storage technology. Sustainability 15(20), 14850;
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/su152014850
Obeng-Akrofi, G., Maier, D.E., White, W.S., Akowuah, J.O., Bartosik, R. and Cardoso, L., 2023. Effectiveness of hermetic bag storage technology to preserve physical quality attributes of shea nuts. Journal of Stored Products Research, 101. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jspr.2023.102086
Akowuah, J.O., Owusu, G., Obeng-Akrofi, G. and Adjei, P.D., 2023. Comparative assessment of three low-capacity drying systems using the analytical hierarchy process. Journal of the Ghana Institution of Engineering (JGhIE), 23(4), pp.17-25. DOI: https://doi.org/10.56049/jghie.v23i4.10
Adjei, P.D., Akowuah, J.O., Obeng-Akrofi, G. and Awafo, E., 2023. Thin-layer mathematical modelling of maize in a biomass-powered inclined bed dryer. Journal of the Ghana Institution of Engineering (JGhIE), 23(4), pp.48-54. DOI: https://doi.org/10.56049/jghie.v23i4.104
Adjei, P.D., Akowuah, J.O., Obeng-Akrofi, G. and Awafo, E.A., 2023. Techno-economic analysis of a biomass-powered inclined bed dryer for maize drying. International Journal of Agricultural Research, Innovation and Technology (IJARIT), 13(1), pp.15-24. DOI: https://doi.org/10.22004/ag.econ.338273
Arthur, E., Obeng-Akrofi, G., Awafo, E.A. and Akowuah, J.O., 2023. Comparative assessment of three storage methods for preserving maize grain to enhance food security post COVID-19. Scientific African, Volume 19, ISSN 2468-2276. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2023.e01582
Obeng-Akrofi G., Maier, D.E. and Akowuah, J.O. Development of moisture sorption isotherm of shea nuts. ASABE 2023 Annual International Meeting, Omaha, NE, July 8 - 12, 2023. (presenter)
Obeng-Akrofi G., Maier, D.E. and J.O. Akowuah. Post-harvest loss assessment, practices, and opportunities for shea nut producers. ASABE 2023 Annual International Meeting, Omaha, NE, July 8 - 12, 2023. (presenter)
Adjei, P.D., Akowuah, J.O., Obeng-Akrofi, G. and Awafo, E.A. Thin-layer mathematical modelling of maize in a biomass-powered inclined bed dryer. ASABE 2023 Annual International Meeting, Omaha, NE, July 8 - 12, 2023.
Adjei, P.D., Akowuah, J.O., Obeng-Akrofi, G. and Awafo, E.A. Techno-economic analysis of a biomass-powered inclined bed dryer for maize drying. ASABE 2023 Annual International Meeting, Omaha, NE, July 8 - 12, 2023.
Musa S, Stratton J, Rose DJ, Bianchini A. 2023. The effect of lactic acid in association with steam in reducing microorganisms in hard red winter wheat. Cereal Chemistry in press. doi: 10.1002/cche.10735
Rajapaksha, R. A. D. (2022). Solvent Retention Capacity (SRC) Analysis of Hard Red Spring Wheat: Utilization of High Protein Solvent Systems (Doctoral dissertation, North Dakota State University).
Kim, Y.K., Baek, I., Lee, K.M., Kim, G., Chan, D.E., Herrman, T.J., Kim, N., and Kim, M.S. 2023. Hyperspectral imaging techniques for rapid detection of single- and co-contaminant aflatoxins and fumonisins in ground maize. Toxins. 15(7): 472.
Kim, Y.K., Qin, J., Baek, I., Lee, K.M., Kim, S. Y., Kim, S., Chan, D.E., Herrman, T.J., Kim, N., and Kim, M.S. 2023. Detection of aflatoxins in ground maize using a compact and automated Raman spectroscopy with machine learning. Current Research in Food Science. 7:100647
Srinivasan, B., Li, W., Ruth, C.J., Herrman, T.J., Erickson, D., and Mehta, S. 2023. Rapid quantification of aflatoxin in food at the point of need: A monitoring tool for food systems dashboards. Current Research in Biotechnology. 6: 100153.
Kirk-Bradley, N.T., Salau, T.G., Salzman, K.Z., Moore, J.M., 2023. Atmospheric cold plasma (ACP) treatment for efficient disinfestation of Cowpea Weevil, Callosbruchus maculatus. Journal of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, 66, 4, 921-927.
Impa, S.M., Bean, S.R., Ioerger, B.P., Hayes, C., Emendack, Y., Jagadish, S.V.K. 2023. Comparative assessment of grain quality in tannin versus non-tannin sorghum in the sorghum association panel. Cereal Chem. https://doi.org/10.1002/cche.10643
Ardoin, R., Smith, B., Bean, S., and Aramouni, F. 2023. Optimization of tannin-containing sorghum bran addition to gluten-free bread. J. Food Sci. 88:952-961.
Perumal, R., Tesso, T.T., Jagadish, S.V.K., Kumar, V., Aiken, R.M., Bean, S., Smolensky, D., Peiris, K.H.S., Prasad, P.V.V., and Little, C.R. 2023. Registration of grain sorghum seed (A/B) and pollinator (R) parent lines for chilling and drought tolerance. J. Plant Regist. 17:435-445.
Perez-Fajardo, M., Bean, S.R., and Dogan, H., 2023. Effect of cricket powders on dough functionality and bread quality. Cereal Chem. https://doi.org/10.1002/cche.10652
Kessler-Mathieu, M.S., Tilley, M., Prakash, S., Bean, S.R., Peiris, K.H.S., and Aramouni, F.M. 2023. TaqMan-based duplex real-time PCR approach for analysis of grain composition (Zea mays – Sorghum bicolor) in feedstock flour mixes for bioethanol production. ACS Agric. Sci. Technol. 3:232-240.
Mendoza, P.T., Armstrong, Peiris, K., Siliveru, K., Bean, S.R., and Pordesimo, L. 2023. Prediction of sorghum oil content using near-infrared hyperspectral imaging. Cereal Chem. https://doi.org/10.1002/cche.10656
Perez-Fajardo, M., Bean, S.R., Ioerger, B., Tilley, M., and Dogan, H. 2023. Characterization of commercial cricket protein powder and impact of cricket protein powder replacement on wheat dough protein composition. Cereal Chem. https://doi.org/10.1002/cche.10658
Cuevas, H.E., Peiris, K.H.S., and Bean, S.R. 20203. Assessment of grain protein in tropical sorghum accessions from the NPGS germplasm collection. Agronomy 13:1330. https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/13/5/1330
Peiris, K.H.S., Bean, S.R., Wu, X., Sexton-Bowser, S.A., and Tesso, T. 2023. Performance of a handheld microNIR instrument for determining protein levels in sorghum grain samples. Foods. 12:3101.
Ostmeyer, T.J., Somayanda, I.S., Bean, S.R., Rajveer, D., Hayes, C.M., Ritchie, G., Asebedo, A.R., Yves, E., and Jagadish, J.S.V. 2023. Impact of in-season split application of nitrogen on intra-panicle grain dynamics, grain quality and vegetative indices that govern nitrogen use efficiency in sorghum. J. of Plant Nutr. Soil Sci. 186: 611-698.
Pruett, A., Aramouni, F.M., Bean, S.R., and Haub, M. 2023. Effect of flour particle size on the glycemic index of muffins made from whole sorghum and comparison to muffins made from whole corn, brown rice, whole wheat, or refined wheat flours. Foods. 12, 4188.
Pulivarthi, M.K., Buenavista, R.M., Bangar, S.P., Li, Y., Pordesimo, L.O., Bean, S.R., and Siliveru, K. 2023. Dry fractionation process operations in the production of protein concentrates: A review. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety. Accepted
Elsayed, S., Casada, M. E., Maghirang, R. G., Wei, M., & Maier, D. E. (2023). Numerical simulation of phosphine movement in bulk-stored grain. Journal of the ASABE, 66(3), 747–764. https://doi.org/10.13031/ja.15378
McKay, T., Luthra, K., Starkus, L., Owusu, E., Siebenmorgen, J., Atungulu, G*. (2023). Assessing the Effects of Microwave Treatments on Rice Quality and Mortality of Adult Maize Weevil, Sitophilus zeamais. Journal of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE), 66(5), 1033-1040. doi: 10.13031/ja.15436
Owusu, E., Luthra, K., Bruce, R., Atungulu, G*. (2023). Cooked rice safety: A review of status and potential of radiative pasteurization. Journal of Food Safety, 43(6). doi.org/10.1111/jfs.13090 (Review)
Smith, D. *, Wason, S., Bruce, R., Atungulu, G. (2023). Development of Radio-Frequency Technology for the Decontamination of Salmonella from Timothy Hay. Applied Engineering in Agriculture, 39(5), 473-485. doi: 10.13031/aea.15598
Ahmadzadeh, S., Hettiarachchy, N., Luthra, K., Chen, J., Seo, H.-S., Atungulu, G., Ubeyitogullari, A. * (2023). Effects of polyphenol-rich grape seed and green tea extracts on the physicochemical properties of 3D-printed edible soy protein films. Food Packaging and Shelf Life, 40(101184). https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214289423001618. doi.org/10.1016/j.fpsl.2023.101184
Bruce, R., Atungulu, G. *, Baustista, R. (2023). Fissure Formation in Rice During Conventional and Microwave Drying. Journal of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE), 66(3), 617-625. doi: 10.13031/ja.15228 (Review)
Ouma, F., Luthra, K., Sreenivasula, B., Abass, O., Atungulu, G. * (2023). High Power Microwave Treatment Impact on Microbes in Rough Rice. Rice Science. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1672630823000987. doi.org/10.1016/j.rsci.2023.08.006
Boreddy, S. R., Luthra, K., Atungulu, G. * (2023). High-Power Short Duration Microwave Drying of Rice Versus Fissuring and Milling Yields. Journal of American Society of Agricultural and Biological engineers (ASABE), 66(5), 995-1004. doi: 10.13031/ja.15410
Okeyo, A., Luthra, K., Atungulu, G. * (2023). Impact of degree of milling on cooking duration and textural attributes of long-grain hybrid rice for instant rice processing. Cereal Chemistry, 100(4), 830-840. doi.org/10.1002/cche.10660
Oduola, A., Bruce, R., Shafiekhani, S., Atungulu, G. * (2023). Impacts of industrial microwave and infrared drying approaches on hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) quality and chemical components. Food and Bioproducts Processing, 137, 20-27. doi.org/10.1016/j.fbp.2022.10.010
Ding, C. *, Luo, Y., Atungulu, G., Ding, H., Huang, L., Simelane, M., Zhao, S., Liu, Q. (2023). Influence of cooking and texture attributes of far infrared radiated Japonica rice during storage. Journal of Cereal Science, 112. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0733521023000838. DOI:10.1016/j.jcs.2023.103710
Owusu, E., Luthra, K., Atungulu, G.* (2023). Microwave-Cooking of Rice in Steam-Venting Packages and Impacts on Quality Attributes. Journal of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE), 66(3), 789-797. doi: 10.13031/ja.15382
Panigrahi, S. S., Luthra, K., Singh, C. B.*, Atungulu, G., Corscadden, K. (2023). On-farm grain drying system sustainability: Current energy and carbon footprint assessment with potential reform measures. Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 60. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221313882300423X. doi.org/10.1016/j.seta.2023.103430 (Review)
Branstad-Spates, E. E.L. Bowers, C.R. Hurburgh, and G.A. Mosher. 2023. “Prevalence and risk assessment of aflatoxin in Iowa corn crop during a drought year”. International Journal of Food Science, article ID 995998. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/9959998.
Branstad-Spates, E. H., L. Castano-Duque, G.A. Mosher, C.R. Hurburgh Jr., P. Owens, E. Winzeler, K. Rajasekaran, and E.L. Bowers. 2023. “Gradient boosting machine learning model to predict aflatoxins in Iowa corn.” Frontiers in Microbiology, volume 14, 1-12. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2023.1248772
Gupta, P., C.R. Hurburgh, E.L. Bowers, and G.A. Mosher. 2023. “Assessing the feasibility of meeting tolerance limits for GM adventitious presence in corn supply chain using probabilistic modeling” Applied Engineering in Agriculture, 39(5), 543-551. DOI: https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.15570.
Gupta, P., C.R. Hurburgh, E.L. Bowers, and G.A. Mosher. 2022. “Application of fault tree analysis – failure mode and effect analysis to evaluate critical factors influencing non-GM segregation in the U.S. grain and feed supply chain”. Cereal Chemistry, 99(6), 1394-1413. DOI: https://10.1002/cche.10601
Wright, J.J. 2023. Predictive modeling for cable free grain storage management. Unpublished M.S. Thesis, Iowa State University.
Subramanyam, Bh., S. Manivannan., Olson, R., Taft, J., Hanni, S. 2023. Evaluation of dichlorvos pest strips in shipping containers holding soybeans: Effectiveness against immature stages of Plodia interpunctella (Hübner) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). Journal of Stored Products Research 103, 102155.
Manivannan, S., Subramanyam, Bh. 2023. Contact toxicity of two amorphous diatomaceous earth powders against the red flour beetle, Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae). Insects 14, 833.
Manivannan, S., Subramanyam, Bh. 2023. Contact toxicity of two candidate diatomaceous earths against the lesser grain borer, Rhyzopertha dominica (F.) (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae). Journal of Stored Products Research 104, 10222.
Manivannan, S., Subramanyam, Bh. 2023. Suitability of different soybean substrates and a laboratory diet on the development of Indian meal moth, Plodia Interpunctella (Hübner) Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). Modern Concepts and Developments in Agronomy 13, MCDA.000807.2023, 1258-1262.
Buenavista, R.M., E. Xinyi, Bh. Subramanyam, J.L. Rivera, M. Casada, K. Siliveru. 2023. Evaluation of wheat kernel and flour quality as influenced by chlorine dioxide gas treatment. Journal of Stored Products Research 102, 102127.
Berhe, M., Bh. Subramanyam, G. Demissie, M. Chichaybelu, F. A. Abera, R. Mahroof, J. Harvey. 2023. Effect of storage duration and storage technologies on pest infestations and post-harvest quality loss of stored sesame seeds in Ethiopia. Journal of Stored Products Research 103, 102161.
Deliephan, A., Bh. Subramanyam, C. G. Aldrich. 2023. Food safety issues in semi-moist/intermediate moisture foods and their mitigation using clean label antimicrobials-A review. Modern Concepts and Developments in Agronomy 12, MCDA.00091.2023, 1200-1210.
Deliephan, A., J. Dhakal, Bh. Subramanyam, C.G. Aldrich. 2023. Use of organic acid mixtures containing 2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio) butanoic acid (HMBTa) to mitigate Salmonella enterica, Shiga-toxin producing Escherechia coli (STEC) and Aspergillus flavus in pet food kibbles. Animals 13, 877.
Deliephan, A., T.W. Phillips, Bh. Subramanyam, C.G. Aldrich, J. Maille, N. Manu. 2023. Efficacy of liquid smoke to mitigate infestations of the storage mite, Tyrophagus putrescentiae, in a model semi-moist pet food. Animals 13, 3188.
Deliephan, A., J. Dhakal, Bh. Subramanyam, C.G. Aldrich. 2023. Effects of liquid smoke preparations on shelf life and growth of wild type mold and Aspergillus flavus in a model semi moist pet food. Frontiers in Microbiology 14:1154765.
Deliephan, A., J. Dhakal, Bh. Subramanyam, C.G. Aldrich. 2023. Mitigation of Salmonella on food contact surfaces using organic acid mixtures containing 2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio) butanoic acid (HMTBa). Foods 12, 874.
Shivaprasad, D. P., K. Siliveru, and Y. Zheng. 2023. Emerging applications of cold plasma technology in cereal grains and products. Trends in Food Science and Technology, 141, 104177. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tifs.2023.104177
Pulivarthi, M., R. Buenavista, S. P. Bangar, Y. Li, L. O. Pordesimo, S. Bean, and K. Siliveru. 2023. Dry fractionation process operations in the production of protein concentrates: A review. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, 1-28. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/1541-4337.13237
Santana, A. L., J. Peterson, R. Perumal, C. Hu, S. Sang, K. Siliveru, and D. Smolensky. 2023. Post acid treatment on pressurized liquid extracts of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) grain and plant material improves quantification and identification of 3-deoxyanthocyanidins. Processes, 11, 2079. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/pr11072079
Rivera, J. D., D. P. Shivaprasad, A. Vikram and K. Siliveru. 2023. Phage biocontrol effectively reduces contamination of wheat with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O121 and O26 without adverse effects on flour quality. Journal of Food Protection, 86, 100137. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfp.2023.100137
Nkurikiye, E., M. K. Pulivarthi, A. Bhatt, K. Siliveru, and Y. Li. 2023. Bulk and flow characteristics of pulse flours: a comparative study of yellow pea, lentil, and chickpea flours of varying particle size. Journal of Food Engineering, 357, 111647. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2023.111647
Dhakal, J., J. Rivera, K. Siliveru, and C. G. Aldrich. 2023. Control of Aspergillus and Fusarium in-vitro and in Wheat Using Sodium Bisulfate (SBS) Acidulant. Food Protection Trends, 43 (6), 479-484. DOI: 10.4315/FPT-23-006
Suprabha Raj, A., H. M. Boyacioglu, H. Dogan, and K. Siliveru. 2023. Investigating contribution of blending on solvent retention capacity and dough rheology of roller milled hard red wheat. Foods, 12(10), 2078. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/foods12102078
Buenavista, R., E. Xinyi, Bh. Subramanyam, J. Rivera, M. Casada, and K. Siliveru. Evaluation of wheat kernel and flour quality as influenced by chlorine dioxide gas treatment. Journal of Stored Products Research, 102, 102127. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jspr.2023.102127
Rivera, J., A. Owonikoko, J. Zhao, and K. Siliveru. 2023. Significance of storage conditions on the flow properties of wheat flours. Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11694-023-01938-0
Radhakrishnan, M., S. Maqsood, and K. Siliveru. 2023. Editorial: Emerging non-thermal technology applications for sustainable food processing. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 7, 1190320. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2023.1190320 (Editorial)
Yao, H., Zhu, F., Kincaid, R., Hruska, Z., Rajasekaran, K. 2023. A low-cost, portable device for detecting and sorting aflatoxin-contaminated maize kernels. Toxins, 15(3), 197. https://doi.org/10.3390/toxins15030197
Yao, H., Hruska, Z., Kincaid, R., Tao, F., Rajasekaran, K. 2023. Effect of Aspergillus flavus fungi infection and aflatoxin contamination on single corn kernel mechanical strength. Applied Engineering in Agriculture, 39(2), 197–205. https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.15266
Brabec, D., Lanka, S., Campbell, J.F., Arthur, F.H., Scheff, D.S., Zhu, K.Y. 2023. Aerosolized Insecticide Spray Distributions and Relationships to Efficacy against Stored Product Pests. Insects, 14, 914. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects14120914
Scheff, D.S., Arthur, F.H., Domingue, M.J., Myers, S.W. 2024. Combination insecticide treatments with methoprene and pyrethrin for control of khapra beetle larvae on different commodities. Submitted to Insects December 2024.
Akoto, E.Y., and Maier, D.E. 2023. The mechanism of drug carryover in feed manufacturing as a function of drug properties and equipment design—a brief review." Agriculture 13(9),1834. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture13091834
Moisture Management in Feeds – Iran Feed Expo, January 6, 2023 (Ewing)
SLAM 360: Best Grain Quality Preservation Practices – Sanitation and Loading, Feed Strategy Webinar Series, March 29, 2023 (Maier)
Moisture Management in Feeds, Devenish Nutrition Webinar, April 26, 2023 (Ewing)
SLAM 360: Best Grain Quality Preservation Practices – Aeration, Feed Strategy Webinar Series, June 29, 2023 (Maier)
Optimizing Feed Mill Operations, U.S. Grains Council Nigeria Nutrition and Feed Technology Online Program, October 18, 2023 (Maier)
Africa Poultry Industry Training Course, Middle East and Africa Feed Manufacturing Training Center (Tunisia), U.S. Grains Council, January 15-21, 2023. (Maier: 2 lectures, 2 hands-on trainings)
Middle East, Africa and Europe Corn Quality Rollout Conference, U.S. Grains Council, Tunis (Tunisia), January 18-20, 2023. (Maier: 2 lectures)
Colombia Feed Industry Engagement, March 27-30 2023, Devenish Nutrition (Ewing: 2 lectures, company visits)
Swine DDGS Education Workshop, International Grain and Feed Industry Academy, Iowa State University, U.S. Grains Council Sonora Mexico Swine DDGS Education Team, June 5, 2023 (Maier: 1 lecture; Greiner: 1 lecture; Ewing: 1 tour)
Feed Manufacturing Training Program, International Grain and Feed Industry Academy, Iowa State University, U.S. Grains Council Sorghum Export West Africa Team, June 6-10, 2023. (Maier: 2 lectures; Ewing: 2 lectures, 1 tour; Akoto: 1 lecture)
Saudi Arabia Corn & Co-Products Promotion Conference, Riyadh & Dammam, Saudi Arabia, September 11-15, 2023 (Maier: 3 lectures; 2 site visits)
Middle East Feed Millers Conference, Sharm al Shiek, Egypt, October 2-7, 2023, Devenish Nutrition. (Ewing: 1 Lecture)
Turkey & South Asia Feed Manufacturing Training Course, Middle East and Africa Feed Manufacturing Training Center (Tunisia), U.S. Grains Council, October 15-20, 2023. (Maier: 2 lectures, 2 hands-on trainings)
Poultry Industry Virtual Training Course for Nigerian Feed Industry Professionals, Middle East and Africa Feed Manufacturing Training Center (Tunisia), U.S. Grains Council, November 9-11, 2022. (Maier; 4 lectures)
West African Feed Industry Engagement Program, Lagos, Nigeria, U.S. Grains Council, November 12-17, 2023. (Ewing:1 lecture, 4 company visits)