Jr. Moisture control and compositional measurement represent two grain marketing opportunities for the United States.
Technology exists or can be developed to resolve instrumentation problems in both areas.
The nature of today s grain market virtually guarantees negative consequences if the United States does not take action to keep its quality competitive with that of alternative suppliers. Enacting the necessary changes in standards and trade practices will require a unified effort of the entire grain marketing system and its supporting organizations. No one company, no one handler can afford the risks associated with a unilateral effort to raise quality. Together, we must have the foresight and discipline to take actions that could be risky on an individual basis, but most beneficial on an overall basis. Copyright 1996-2000, Iowa Grain Quality Initiative, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.