Lecture 10 (Wheat Milling)

Question 1

What Three States Are Considered to be the Largest Flour Producing States

Answer 1

California, Kansas, And Ohio

Question 2

What is the Largest Single Milling Location

Answer 2

North Dakota Mill and Elevator

Question 3

What are the Milling Industry Trends

Answer 3

Fewer Milling Companies
Fewer Milling Locations
Operating Mills Are Getting Bigger
Growing Specialty Markets

Question 4

What is the # of Mills and Average Capacity in 2023

Answer 4

147 Mills w/ Average Capacity of 10,453 cwt

Question 5

Low Grinding

Answer 5

Stones held very close together and most of the wheat is ground into flour in one pass. The remains “offals”/waste sifted away

Question 6

High Grinding(1860)

Answer 6

Holds stones further apart and grinds over multiple passes brings yield and quality enhancements. Reduced waist, increase profits for millers

Question 7

Challenges for Milling Industry

Answer 7

Food Safety and Health & Nutrition

Question 8

Main Steps of Grain Processing

Answer 8

Cleaning
Tempering
Milling

Question 9

Main Steps of Grain Processing

Answer 9

Cleaning
Tempering
Milling