contents www.World-Grain.com VOLUME 27 NUMBER 11 NOVEMBER 2009 FEATURES 28 Global grain trade review Despite soaring demand, record grain production puts surplus at highest point ever. 38 Geographically well positioned ConAgra Mills builds on Texas base with acquisition, expansion of Saginaw mill. 48 28 Progress for biotech wheat? Proponents making a renewed push for the development and commercialization of GM varieties. 54 A dominant force in European milling Expansion of the Pannonmill facility in Hungary is part of Vienna, Austria-based LLI Euromills' growth strategy. 58 Supporting South African millers The National Chamber of Milling seeks to enhance competitiveness and profitability of its members. 64 Grain operations Improving communications between operations and merchandising personnel brings positive results to grain companies. 68 54 Black Sea has answer to future grain needs Region has millions of hectares of additional arable land available for crop production. 76 Feed operations Steam, compressed air and exhaust systems are easy to overlook. DEPARTMENTS 06 08 10 20 22 80 84 86 Editorial Calendar World Grain News Grain Market Review: Wheat Country Focus: Bulgaria Supplier News Products and services Advertiser Index/Fax Back Form 68 ON THE COVER: LLI Euromills' Pannonmill flour mill in Csorna, Hungry recently underwent a capacity expansion. Photo courtesy of Buhler. ©Copyright 2009. Reproduction of the whole or any part of the contents without written permission is prohibited. All information is published in good faith. While care is taken to prevent inaccuracies, the publishers accept no liability for any errors or omissions or for the consequences of any action taken on the basis of information published. www.World-Grain.com / World Grain / November 2009 5http://www.World-Grain.com http://www.World-Grain.com