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WL Port-Land Systems, Inc. Completes Aviagen’s New Feed Mill Processing Facility WLPLS recently finished construction on Aviagen’s Pikeville, TN Feed Mill Processing Facility. Richard Obermeyer, Director of Feed Production for Aviagen North America, worked closely with WLPLS’s design / engineering and execution teams throughout every stage of the project. This new state-of-the-art Feed Mill Processing Facility was designed with the highest level of Biosecurity in mind. WLPLS’s Frank Nelson, Construction Superintendent successfully managed the field execution while supported by an experienced team including drafting, engineering, project management, procurement as well as subcontractor partners. This project was completed on schedule during the extremely challenging time period related to supply chain shortages and COVID 19 pandemic...See More Project Photos>>> Thank You, Craig Martin COO

Industry News Less air pollution leads to higher crop yields Got food cravings? What's living in your gut may be responsible New evidence about when, where, and how chickens were domesticated Stopping the spread: Researchers create rapid test for deadly infections in livestock, starting with pigs Global food supply-chain issues call for solutions Seaweed Feed Additive Reduces Livestock Methane Emissions by 80% Artificial Photosynthesis Can Produce Food in Complete Darkness

Ask the Expert How To Comply With OSHA’s Combustible Dust Program Send your question to our team of experts. Answered by Tim Lease, P.E., President of WL Port-Land Systems, Inc. Q. "What’s the best way to retrofit an existing feed mill facility in order to comply with OSHA’s combustible dust program?" A. A.G.L., OSHA’s Combustible Dust National Emphasis Program was re-issued in March, 2008 following the Georgia sugar plant explosion a month earlier which got a lot of notoriety. Then, later, in 2011, a grain elevator exploded in Atchison, Kansas, killing several people which kept the spotlight on the OSHA program. It is expected that there will be increased enforcement activities in the future, especially on certain industry groups, like the feed industry. And so, it’s important to do whatever is necessary in existing facilities to not only meet OSHA’s program but, from a practical perspective, to prevent fugitive dust from creating hazardous accumulations and also to eliminate increased costs associated with material shrink and excessive housekeeping. Read More>>>

UNL study examines sleep deprivation dangers in agriculture work As any agricultural worker will readily admit, occasional sleep deprivation is all part of the job. But for farmers and ranchers who routinely work around livestock and machinery, bad things can happen when sleepiness leads to lack of concentration, slower reaction times or distractibility. Susan Harris, Nebraska Extension educator, Institute of Agricultural and Natural Resources, and Amanda Prokasky, assistant professor of education and child development at the University of Nebraska Medical Center's Munroe-Meyer Institute, recently completed a pilot project to determine...Read the Rest>>>

Turkey News: Pitmaster Secrets We all strive for the best in our BBQ. One of the things that people most often speak of when they discuss their love for this cuisine is the never-ending pursuit of perfection. In many hobbies and activities, this quest would be daunting. Not for the BBQ enthusiast! Instead, we think of it as a way to constantly improve our craft. At Turkey Smoke HQ we share that same passion for barbecue and want to help with your process. That’s why we’re asking some of the biggest names in the business to share their favorite pitmaster secrets. Ray Lampe, known as Dr. BBQ, is an outdoor cooking expert and NTF’s 2022 Turkey Smoke “Spokeschef.” In 2014, Lampe was inducted into the Barbecue Hall of Fame. You might know him from...Read the Rest>>>

Upcoming Events WL Port-Land Systems will participate in these industry events in 2022.  Click to set up an appointment.  July 26-27, 2022 CONVEY '22 Omaha Hilton, Omaha, NE

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