This on-demand course offers an introduction to commodity procurement processes and risk management strategies specific to U.S. agricultural products. Designed as a primer for professionals new to the U.S. commodity system, the course covers U.S. production basics, an overview of transportation and storage systems, procurement fundamentals, and an introduction to risk management techniques.

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This course will trace the corn supply chain from field to global markets, covering agricultural practices, food and feed systems, ethanol production, co-product value, and commodity trading. Through expert-led lectures, real-world data, and case-based insights, learners will investigate the technical, economic, and environmental dynamics of corn as a multi-use commodity.

This on-demand course equips participants with foundational skills in operating and maintaining a stone mill. Through short lectures and hands-on demonstrations, learners will explore the history, principles, components, and economics of stone milling while gaining a practical understanding of how grain interacts with the mill during the grinding process.

This on-demand course introduces participants to high oleic soybeans and their growing role in soyfood products. Learners will explore how high oleic soybeans differ from traditional varieties, including their composition and fatty acid profile, and how these differences influence processing methods and the quality of the final food products.

This on-demand course provides participants with a clear introductory understanding of the fundamental operations within a feed mill. Through short, focused videos, learners will explore each major piece of equipment and gain insight into essential processes—from ingredient receiving to grinding, mixing, pelleting, and testing.

This on-demand course equips importers and prospective importers with a comprehensive understanding of the U.S. corn-ethanol market, helping strengthen confidence and decision-making when purchasing U.S. corn-ethanol.

This on-demand course provides a comprehensive introduction to the theory and mechanics of pellet manufacturing technology. Designed for managers, shift supervisors, and line operators, the course delivers the latest information on pelleting systems used in livestock feed production, food manufacturing by-products, and biomass densification.

This on-demand course provides participants with a clear understanding of how the key areas of feed manufacturing work together to support efficient, high-quality production. Through focused instruction, learners will explore the roles and interactions of nutritionists, management teams, procurement and supply-chain specialists, and quality analysis personnel—highlighting how each contributes to a successful feed manufacturing operation.

This on-demand course provides participants with up-to-date information on the use and availability of soybean meal and other non-grain ingredients commonly included in animal feed rations. Learners will explore current and future supply and demand trends, especially those influenced by expanding biofuel production, and examine how producers can economically incorporate available ingredients into feed formulations.