It's a wrap for our first-ever harvest photo contest! From October 11 to October 25, we hosted a photo competition for all Tyson LGS farmers to show us what harvest means to them. Our entries showed us that harvest means hard and rewarding work, a multitude of crops, community, and generations of family farmers. We'd like to thank all of the farmers who participated, and shared their farm and families with us. It's the best part of our jobs! The Tyson Foods Commodity Purchasing Group voted on the photo entries, and narrowed it down to the first, second, and third place winners. First Place: Ryan Hager "'Tis the season." Ryan Hager of Flaherty, Kentucky, was the first place winner with his evening photo of what harvest looks like to him. Hager received the Tyson LGS gift bundle, which included four hats and two branded tumbler cups. Congratulations, Ryan! Second Place: Delann Hancock "These are our precious grandkids playing in Pawpaw's...

We want to send a big thank you to everyone who participated in our first-ever harvest photo contest! All entries are listed below.  Entrant 1: Carson Hancock, Dutton, Alabama Photo 1 : "Our little future farmer." Photo 2:  "They was born with farming in the blood, dirt on their boots and grease on their hands." Photo 3:  "The love of the land passed down to the 3rd generation." Entrant 2: Delann Hancock, Dutton, Alabama Photo 4: "These are our precious grand kids playing in papaws corn before he hauls it to Tyson feed mill in Albertville, Alabama." Photo 5:  "All our grandkids love farm life!!"   Photo 6:  "All our grandkids love farm life!!" Entrant 3: Jonathan Fox, Nancy, Kentucky Photo 7:  Fox Farms, Nancy KY. Jonathan Fox with Titus Burchett. "NO TIME FOR NAP TIME." Entrant 4: Lee Eggerman, Lockwood, Missouri Photo 8:  Lee Eggerman, Lockwood, Missouri. Ph...

The 2017 Tyson Local Grain Services photo contest begins on October 11 at 12:00:01 p.m. CT and ends on October 25, 2017 at 5:00:00 p.m. CT. Eligibility:  The Photo Contest is open to all Tyson Foods Local Grain Services vendors. Employees, their immediate family members, and those entities associated with the development, distribution or implementation of this Photo Contest are not eligible to participate.   Entry Method:  During the Photo Contest Entry Period, an eligible person can enter photo(s) directly to (1)  LocalGrainServices@tyson.com , or (2) directly message (DM) the photo to Tyson LGS on the  Tyson LGS Facebook group . To be a valid entry, all entry posts must: Include the entrant’s first and last name. Include where the entrant is from. Include a short description of the photo. Be original, and feature no identifiable brands, logos, names, copyrighted works or other creative works or designs, unless owned by the entrant....

We are excited about all of you who have been using the mobile app! The app allows you to view bids, manage contracts, and instantly access your information anywhere, anytime. So far, over 40% of you have sold to us on the app in just a short amount of time. We’ve launched some updates and new features to make the app more user-friendly and applicable to your needs. New updates include: Four-digit pin code option, so you don’t have to enter your password every time you log in. Track your delivery balance in the Contracts section. Weekly market update videos now available.  Receive push notifications: Instantly after your PO# is created. When the price of corn moves 10 cents or more. If your feed mill has an update, such as extended receiving hours or repair down time.  After a weekly market update video is posted. When the LGS team has an announcement about traveling to your area or offering a limited-time premium.  You can find the app in...

This week, September 17- 23, is National Farm Safety and Health Week. When it comes to farming, there is always the potential for dangerous situations to arise. It surrounds your daily tasks. But during harvest season, farmers spend countless hours in combines, tractors, and trucks, in fields and on roads – increasing risks for injuries.  Rural Safety and Health Specialist Karen Funkenbusch said harvest season is a good time to review farm safety procedures for your farming operations. “Those who work in agriculture must remember there is danger and that being alert and cautious are critical elements in avoiding accidents,” Funkenbusch said. “A safe harvest requires a little extra daily effort. In the end, the payoff is significant when there are no injuries and you get through the productive season without incident.” Injuries and deaths are preventable if you have some basic safety knowledge and put it into practice. Safety tips below are encouraged to make h...

The Tyson LGS team would like to thank you for taking our survey and giving us several suggestions and feedback. Your responses are driving our current and future improvements. We know this business is a people business. That’s why we are committed to building resources and making it easier for you to sell your grain. We’ve listened to you and have started implementing changes – starting with the new Tyson LGS mobile app and a mobile friendly website. Tyson LGS Mobile App The LGS app lets you sell your corn directly to us, view bids to your local feed mill, and access contract information on your phone anytime, anywhere. With our new push notifications, you'll receive updates on your feed mill, contract status, and price changes. We are also working to provide the weekly market commentary from your LGS grain merchandisers on the app. Our app provides: Prices: View cash bids for your local feed mill and futures quotes up to 18 months in advance. Multiple Contract...