VOLUME 39 NUMBER 02 FEBRUARY 2021 features 22 Baking with rye flour in Russia Borodinski Chleb features intense flavor and long shelf life. 26 Grain export restrictions taking toll Central Asian countries dependent on Russia and the region's other grain-rich nations are facing food insecurity. 34 University unveils new Feed Technology Center State-of-the-art facility on the University of Illinois campus opens opportunities for faculty research, academic programs, and industry outreach. 40 Feed Operations Factors impacting pellet quality. 46 22 Global feed output rises 1% in 2020 58 China led the way with a 5% increase in production, according to Alltech survey. 52 Milling Operations Value-added opportunities in milling. 58 Plant protein demand surging Category represents new horizons for grain-based foods. 64 Post-pandemic plant management COVID-19 has led to changes in plant operations as well as pest behavior. 68 Shaping the future of European maize millers Brussels-based Euromaisers represents 90% of Europe's maize milling sector. departments 06 08 10 16 18 72 78 81 82 26 46 Editorial Calendar World Grain News Grain Market Review: Coarse grains Country Focus: Russia Supplier News Product Showcase Archive Advertiser Index On the cover: The University of Illinois Feed Technology Center will be a national hub for new discoveries and advancement in animal management, nutrition and production. Photo by Rodney Johnson. World-Grain.com / World Grain / February 2021 WG_Feb21.indb 5 5 2/12/2021 8:30:26 AMhttps://www.facebook.com/World-Grain-116311181765921/ https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/world-grain https://twitter.com/worldgrain http://www.World-Grain.com