01/07/2013: Firefighters to train for silo rescue; Innovad launches new website; population drives crop demand

Often compared to sinking in quicksand, a farmer can find all sorts of danger in a container filled with corn or soybeans. Within 22 seconds of stepping into a grain ­silo, a person can become immersed.

In light of this, Bloomington city, USA firefighters have received a set of metal panels that encircle a victim of an entrapment. The person is harnessed to the rescue equipment while res­cuers dig at the material surrounding them.

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Innovad has launched an updated and revamped website. The new website supports Innovad's strong growth and global expansion, reflecting its commitment to bringing innovative technology, technically validated solutions and dedicated field of expertise.

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According to talks at the 2013 Australian Summer Grains conference at the RACV Royal Pines Resort, rising demand for grains and oilseeds, particularly from the Asian region, has set the scene for a bright future for Australian summer grain crops.

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English: Farmland. Grain crops in the near field, while the far fields are mostly pasture. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

26/03/2013: Grain bin rescue training for local first responders; Erich Erber awarded Asian Personality Award during VIV Asia 2013

First responders from several area departments were on the scene at W.I. Miller & Sons in Farmdale, ready to participate in a mock rescue demonstration.

"We're trying to prepare for a bad situation that we hopefully never have to get into," said Doug Elser chief of the Kinsman Township Fire Department.

With United States farms producing more grain than ever, the amount of farmers dying from entrapment in bins and silos is alarming, and preventable.

"A lot of the volunteer firefighters don't have a farming background, and they wouldn't know how to handle an emergency on a farm like this," said Rod McNeely chief of the Gustavus Township Fire Department. "That's why the fire departments from Kinsman Township and Gustavus Township are going through the Ohio Fire Academy's training program."

The simulation trailer was designed by Ohio State University students and is only being used for the third time.

Local fire chiefs said all firefighters in this area should be well-rounded when it comes to rescue. 

"This class is basically to save somebody if they're trapped from say the shoulders down or somewhere where you can still see where the victim is," said Chief McNeely.

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Erich Erber, chairman of the executive board of Erber group and founder of Biomin was awarded the Asian Personality award at VIV Asia 2013 in recognition of his 30 years of contribution to the field of animal nutrition. 

Erber's dedication and foresight has led to numerous innovative and trend-setting solutions for animal production, with a successful business spanning over 100 countries worldwide and more than 1100 employees.

The award adds to a series of important events that mark 2013 as the company also celebrates it's 30th anniversary and introduces a completely new approach to counteracting fumonisins in animal production. 

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Erich Erber awarded Asian Personality Award at VIV Asia 2013