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24 / January 2021 powderbulk.com and other c-suite leaders from Cargill, Compeer Financial, Eco- lab, General Mills, Hormel Foods, Land O'Lakes, Schwan's Company, Target, and the University of Min- nesota as well as the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, the Minnesota AgriGrowth Council, Grow North, and McKinsey & Co. The collaborative group will focus on solutions to various pri- orities, including soil health and water stewardship, circular econo- mies for packaging, innovation and entrepreneurship, food insecurity in the face of COVID-19, and talent acquisition. More info on the coali- tion and its mission is available at www.mbold.org. ASSOCIATION NEWS PCA forecasts dip in cement consumption into 2021 The Portland Cement Associa- tion (PCA) has released its annual Fall Forecast, which predicts that a decrease in cement consump- tion will continue into 2021. PCA, Skokie, IL, is a policy research, education, and market intelligence organization serving America's cement manufacturers. PCA's mar- ket intelligence based the near-term cement consumption prediction on a weighted average of three likely economic scenarios, estimating that cement consumption will fall by 1.5 percent for the remainder of 2020 and 0.9 percent in 2021. All scenar- ios take into account a signi cant increase in COVID-19 infections during the fourth quarter of 2020. The rst scenario assumes a U shape in the market that would entail an increase in COVID-19 consistent with many baseline epidemiologist's projections. In this scenario, the economy would achieve a gradual sustained recov- Minnesota-based coalition forms to solve global food and agricultural challenges Food and agricultural leaders from Minnesota have launched MBOLD, a coalition that brings together Minnesota's global leaders to address challenges in the food and agricultural sectors. MBOLD mem- bers currently reach consumers in more than 125 countries and have combined annual revenues greater than $250 billion. The state of Min- nesota also has the University of Minnesota and other world-class research institutions studying how to meet increasing demand for food around the world. MBOLD is powered by Greater MSP (Minneapolis Saint Paul Regional Economic Development Partnership), which includes CEOs Nestlé Purina building new pet food factory in Ohio Nestlé Purina PetCare, St. Louis, MO, has announced that it will build its rst new American factory in 45 years. The plant will be the compa- ny's 23rd US plant and employ 300 workers in Williamsburg Township, OH. The company already has other Ohio locations in Solon, Marysville, Cleveland, Brecksville, and Zanes- ville. Construction is expected to be complete in 2023 on the $550 million plant for dry dog foods including Purina Pro Plan, Purina One, and Dog Chow. The facility will be located in South Afton Industrial Park and will measure 1.2 million square feet in size once complete. The company will employ profes- sional staff, production operators, technical staff, and engineers. Shane Wallingford Phone: 606 798 5724 email - shanewallingford255@gmail.com www.economyballmill.com Batch Process Continuous Process Overflow Mills Wet Grinding Dry Grinding Let our 50 years of experience work for you for your next size reduction need! PO Box 237 14539 HWY 57 Tollesboro, KY 41189