IAOM annual meeting and changeover

IAOM Incoming President Aaron Black of Wilkins-Rogers Inc in the USA, will share his vision for the future of IAOM during his remarks that will open the dinner on Thursday, May 10, 2012 when the official change over of ocffice holders will take place.

The traditional gavel-passing will be followed with a 'heads & tails' game to win a Samsung Camcorder and a live auction.

The IAOM conference on May 9-10, 2012 will feature a keynote address by Randy Suess, US Wheat Associates Chairman. He will address: 'Pacific Northwest Wheat - From field to dinner table' and will focus on his annual cropping area as well as the themes of transportation, marketing and exporting.

Other topics to be addressed during the two-days of educational sessions include ensuring pathogens don't get the run of the mill and a NAMA update on methyl bromide.

A discussion on the recent Star of the West Milling Company expansion and safety-related issues in the mill.

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