Feedstuffs back issues from January 2006:
WHO looks at China's response.(News)
Jan 02, 2006; ... EVALUATING China's response to avian influenza, Dr. Shigeru Omi, World Health Organization (WHO) regional director for the western pacific region, said China is committed to battling the virus, but significant challenges exist. For example, he said, outbreaks in poultry--once ...
Biodiesel has global implications.(News)
Jan 02, 2006; ... Biodesel plants are popping up all across America's heartland, fueled by the high petroleum prices of 2005 and the prospects of these elevated prices continuing, as well as the introduction of federal and state subsidies and mandates. The United Soybean Board (USB) has just ...
AFBF has vision for ag's future.(News)(American Farm Bureau Federation)
Jan 02, 2006; ... TWO years in the making, the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), has published a comprehensive new report detailing its vision for the future of U.S. agriculture. That vision includes several "paradigm shifts," most notably reductions in domestic farm program spending. ...
Brazil FMD.(News Watch)(Foot and mouth disease)(Brief Article)
Jan 02, 2006 ... According to the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE), as of Dec. 22, Brazil's Mato Grosso do Sui state detected 33 outbreaks of foot and mouth disease (FMD), and 24,962 FMD-susceptible animals (24,222 cattle, 380 pigs and 360 sheep and goats) have ...
Russian FMD.(News Watch)(Foot and mouth disease)(Brief Article)
Jan 02, 2006 ... OIE also reported that the Russian Ministry of Agriculture & Food reported a new outbreak of FMD in the Amur region, bordering China. Veterinary officials in the Russian Far East told news ...
Disease surveillance.(News Watch)(Brief Article)
Jan 02, 2006 ... The Senate recently approved a bill that would add $1 billion for strengthening global disease surveillance "against new and emerging threats, whether natural, accidental or deliberate in origin." Senate majority leader Bill Frist (R., Tenn.) called on the House to quickly pass a similar ...
Ring out an old threat.(Inside Washington)(Japan reopens its market to United States and Canadian beef)(Brief Article)
Jan 02, 2006; ... The new year is off to a great start. We actually have reason to rejoice after the past two years, when bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) dominated the holidays. As of Dec. 23, exactly two years to the day BSE was diagnosed in a Canadian-born cow in Washington state, the ...
Avian flu warning.(Inside Washington)
Jan 02, 2006; ... The BSE experience could be just a curtain raiser if there is an outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza in North America. Veterinarians and public health officials around the world are working to find the H5N1 virus and to stamp it out. The threat of a pandemic has Senate ...
Brucellosis status at risk.(News)(Brief Article)
Jan 02, 2006 ... The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) has learned that Idaho will likely be designated a brucellosis "Class A" state by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a reduction from the "brucellosis-free" status the state has held since 1991. The designation change follows the ...
EPA to start default standard for RFS.(News)(Environmental Protection Agency)(renewable fuels standard )(Brief Article)
Jan 02, 2006; ... START-UP of the renewable fuels standard (RPS)--long sought by ethanol and biodiesel proponents--will go into effect under a "default standard" that requires the nation's fuel refiners to use 2.78% renewable fuels in 2006. In late December, the Environmental Protection Agency ...
Relief fund.(In 60 seconds)(Market Relief Fund )(Brief Article)
Jan 02, 2006 ... Relief fund: The Livestock Marketing Assn.'s (LMA) Market Relief Fund has distributed more than $110,000 to producers and markets hurt by hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Contributors have included LMA member markets and their customers. Markets in the ...
Meatout.(In 60 seconds)(Brief Article)
Jan 02, 2006 ... Meatout: The 2006 Great American Meatout will be conducted in March, with animal and environmental protection activists and consumer activists planning demonstrations at quick-service restaurants "in thousands of communities in all 50 states" and elsewhere in the world, according to the ...
PETA's chickens.(In 60 seconds)(People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)(poultry suppliers to use controlled atmosphere stunning to process chickens )(Brief Article)
Jan 02, 2006 ... PETA's chickens: People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has issued shareholder resolutions calling for McDonald's Corp. and Outback Steakhouse Inc. to require their poultry suppliers to use controlled atmosphere stunning (CAS) to process chickens and turkeys rather than the ...
Vassar's eggs.(In 60 seconds)(Vassar College)(Brief Article)
Jan 02, 2006 ... Vassar's eggs: Vassar College has become the latest educational institution to adopt policy to buy eggs from only cage-free egg production operations, joining nearly 70 other colleges that have either dramatically reduced or stopped use of eggs from cage operations in response ...
EU updates hygiene rule.(News)(European Union)
Jan 02, 2006; ... Updated European Union food and feed hygiene rules went into effect Jan. 1 and put new controls on all food and feed production within the EU--but also for goods exported to the bloc. The hygiene rules are actually an entire package of legislation covering everything from ...
Albertson's talks break down over antitrust concerns.(Business)
Jan 02, 2006; ... Albertson's Inc., the third-largest supermarket system in the U.S., has terminated all discussion regarding its potential sale and will continue intact for the foreseeable future, according to an announcement. The company, without a clear strategy to compete with Wal-Mart ...
Sanderson marks milestone.(Financial Reports)(Sanderson Farms Inc. )(Brief Article)
Jan 02, 2006 ... Sanderson Farms Inc. has reported results for its fiscal 2005 fourth quarter and full year, noting that they reflect costs, losses and insurance payments related to Hurricane Katrina and softer chicken pricing versus year before. For its quarter ended Oct. 31, Sanderson Farms ...
Bob Evans benefits from Mimi's Cafe.(Financial Reports)(Bob Evans Farms Inc.)
Jan 02, 2006 ... Bob Evans Farms Inc. has reported improved results for its 2006 fiscal second quarter but lower earnings for its six months, citing continued decreases in same-store sales at its core Bob Evans restaurants. For its quarter ended Oct. 28, Bob Evans reported net earnings of $13.2 ...
Kraft.(Dividend)(Brief Article)
Jan 02, 2006 ... Kraft: The board of directors of Kraft Foods Inc. has approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of 23 ...
Canola war.(In 60 seconds)(specialty canola oil patents)(Brief Article)
Jan 02, 2006 ... Canola war: Cargill said it plans to appeal a federal judge's ruling that prevents the company from enforcing specialty canola oil patents. Although a jury had ruled for Cargill and its Clear Valley high-oleic canola oils, in a post-trial ruling, the ...
Web site.(In 60 seconds)(Modern Process Equipment Corp. introduces new web site)(Brief Article)
Jan 02, 2006 ... Web site: Modern Process Equipment Corp. of Chicago, Ill., recently launched its new web site. The site redesign focuses exclusively on the food, chemical and mineral grinding division. In addition to a more "eye pleasing" design, the web site is more organized and ...
Neogen acquires dairy testing unit.(Business)(Brief Article)
Jan 02, 2006; ... Neogen Corp. has completed the acquisition of the dairy antibiotic testing unit of UCB, a global biopharmaceutical firm headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, and is assuming operations of the business immediately, according to an announcement. Neogen president James Herbert said ...
Moark names CEO, president.(Business)(appointment of Craig Willardson )(Brief Article)
Jan 02, 2006 ... THE board of directors of Moark LLC, the third-largest commercial egg producer in the U.S., has named Craig Willardson as chief executive officer and president. Willardson has been general manager for Moark's western operations and president of Norco Ranch Inc., an egg ...
Congress pares costs.(Business)(Brief Article)
Jan 02, 2006 ... CONGRESS approved $3.8 billion for preparations against an avian influenza pandemic just before adjourning for the holidays--considerably less than the $7.1 billion President George Bush sought. The funds will be used for stockpiling a potential vaccine and drugs, training ...
Stock summary.(Business)(Illustration)
Jan 02, 2006 ... <Pre> Stock Summary This Last Feedstuffs-Nelson Week WeekYear Stock Indexes Dec. 27 Dec. 20 Ago Agribusiness 125.2124.3 129.0 Baking 206.5...
Agrilabs Ltd.(Names in the News)(appointment of Dana Ankerstar)(Brief Article)
Jan 02, 2006 ... AGRILABS LTD., St. Joseph, Mo.--Dana Ankerstar joined the company as territory manager for the southeastern region. Ankerstar handles sales in Florida, Georgia and North and South Carolina. He was previously with Boehringer Ingelheim. Todd Grothusen joined the company as ...
Alltech.(Names in the News)(Steve Laycock and Francois Ouellette promoted)(Brief Article)
Jan 02, 2006 ... ALLTECH, Quebec--Steve Laycock has been promoted to regional manager for the southeast region of the ...
Hubbard LLC.(Names in the News)(appointment of C. Crawford Carter )(Brief Article)
Jan 02, 2006 ... HUBBARD LLC, Duluth, Ga. -- C. Crawford Carter has joined the company as director of sales and technical services ...
Prince Agri Products Inc.(appointment of Lindsey Gray )(Brief Article)
Jan 02, 2006 ... PRINCE AGRI PRODUCTS INC., Quincy, Ill.--Lindsey Gray has joined the company as marketing coordinator. Gray will be ...
Syngenta.(appointment of Jeff Jorgensen)(Brief Article)
Jan 02, 2006 ... SYNGENTA, Golden Valley, Minn.--Jeff Jorgensen has been named marketing and customer service manager for the corn out-licensing business, ...
Norbest turns 75, gets warmer look.(Poultry)(Company Profile)
Jan 02, 2006; ... Marking its 75th year, Norbest Inc. began introducing its new logo and packaging with its refrigerated whole turkeys during the 2005 holiday season and plans to carry its new look across its line this year, according to an announcement. Norbest traces its roots to the 1920s, ...
Egg industry to 'trash' dietary recommendation.(Poultry)
Jan 02, 2006; ... "TRASHING the 300" will become an objective of the American Egg Board (AEB) and Egg Nutrition Center (ENC) this year as the two egg industry organizations reported that they are beginning an effort to convince the American Heart Assn. and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to drop dietary ...
Let's clear up our signal.(Loos Tales)(agricultural industry)
Jan 02, 2006; ... Happy New Year. I am not one to make New Year s resolutions, although this year I will give you my top commitment for 2006: providing solutions. We can easily identify the problems, but solutions are what we really need. I recently had this very conversation with Dr ....
Can't we just put aside our differences?(Viewpoint)
Jan 02, 2006; ... I grew up in Minnesota, fished on Lake Minnetonka, went to high school in Oklahoma and attended college in Iowa. I now spend most of my Christmases in Austin, Minn.--"Spamtown, USA," say the pennants on the light posts--and most of my family lives in Minnesota. When I visited ...
Strategies for improving gut health explored.(Research)
Jan 02, 2006; ... In the typically narrow-margin, high-volume broiler industry, Dr. Stephen R. Collett of the University of Georgia's Poultry Diagnostic & Research Center said disease determinants associated with the production environment ultimately position the fulcrum between immune tolerance and ...
Generic drench.(In 60 seconds)(Brief Article)
Jan 02, 2006 ... Generic drench: The Food & Drug Administration has amended the animal drug regulations to reflect approval of an abbreviated new animal drug application (200-376) filed by Cross Vetpharm Group Ltd., Dublin, Ireland. The application provides for the use of Sulfamed-G (sulfadimethoxine) ...
Acidosis treatment.(In 60 seconds)(Brief Article)
Jan 02, 2006 ... Acidosis treatment: CelticSea Minerals of Cork, Ireland, has introduced Acid Buf, a rumen buffer demonstrated to lower the risk of acidosis in dairy cows. Acid Buf is a natural ingredient derived from ...
Cattle database.(In 60 seconds)(Brief Article)
Jan 02, 2006 ... Cattle database: The Holstein Association USA has announced the Cattle Identification Database (CID) to identify and track crossbred ...
Flu microchip.(In 60 seconds)(Brief Article)
Jan 02, 2006 ... Flu microchip: Digital Angel Corp. announced that it will introduce its patented Bio-Thermo (temperature-sensing) implantable radio-frequency identification microchip and related system to international ...
Zinpro debuts classification system.(Nutrition & Health: Poultry)
Jan 02, 2006; ... IN an effort to clearly define overall benefits for nutritionists and producers, Zinpro Corp. recently unveiled a new classification system for assessing trace mineral products as part of its Zinpro Performance Minerals launch. Developed by Zinpro, the new approach is designed ...
Breeder vitamin D level affects broiler performance.(Bottom Line)
Jan 02, 2006; ... A body of research has shown that the level of vitamin [D.sub.3] fed to breeder hens is reflected in the vitamin [D.sub.3] adequacy of chicks produced by those breeders, and there is a direct effect on the performance of the chicks. Driver et al. of the University of Georgia ...
Mexico drops dumping case.(Hog Industry INSIDER)
Jan 02, 2006; ... A decision by the government of Mexico to terminate its antidumping case on unprocessed hams from the U.S. was called a significant economic victory for U.S. pork producers. Last spring, Mexico self-initiated the antidumping case in response to Mexican pork producers' charges of ...
Coping with reality of sales: the major problem facing every salesperson and sales organization today is an extended and unpredictable sales cycle. Buying decisions are made at the convenience of the customer.(Special Report)
Jan 02, 2006; ... The frustrated president of an employee benefits firm said, just don't understand it. We get good, solid appointments, and our prospects like our proposals, particularly since we almost always save them money or improve their coverage. Often both." What didn't he understand? ...
Cargill opens all-species feed manufacturing mill in Louisiana.(Facilities)
Jan 02, 2006; ... Cargill Animal Nutrition has opened a new, 140,000-ton capacity feed manufacturing facility in LeCompte, La., that has the capability to produce feed for the pet food, aquaculture, equine, beef, poultry, dairy and wild game industries. Two separate extruders allow the mill to ...
Appropriate water flow necessary for broiler growth.(Facilities: News)
Jan 02, 2006; ... According to University of Arkansas researchers, Charles H. Goan summed up the true concerns of the broiler industry when he said, "The purpose of any broiler watering system is to provide sufficient water for optimum bird growth and efficiency." Writing in the fall 2005 Avian ...
Impactor.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Stedman Inc.)(Brief Article)
Jan 02, 2006 ... Stedman Inc. of Aurora, Ind., has introduced its V-Slam Impactor, which is especially designed for size reduction and offers an efficient alternative to hammer mills for grinding poultry feed, bakery waste and chicken rendering. It grinds and reduces poultry feed to more than 90% passing ...
Sanitary conveyor.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Brief Article)
Jan 02, 2006 ... Flexicon Corp. of Bethlehem, Pa., announced its new flexible screw conveyor for bulk foods, pharmaceuticals, dairy products and other contamination-sensitive materials that meets 3-A sanitary standards. An innovative coupling design specific to the 3-A unit, positioned beyond the point at ...
Four-auger mixers.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Brief Article)
Jan 02, 2006 ... Kuhn Knight of Brodhead, Wis., has introduced its new models 4136 and 4142 Botec four-auger mixers. These 360 and 420 cu. ft. machines are designed for dairies and feedlots. Enhancements to the drive system, ...
Spectrophotometer.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Brief Article)
Jan 02, 2006 ... Hach of Loveland, Colo., announced its DR 2800 Portable Spectrophotometer, which can run 240 analytical methods. Use it with more than 30 new TNTplus ready-to-use reagent vials with integrated barcode labeling for automatic method identification that increases productivity and reduces ...
Personal monitor.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Brief Article)
Jan 02, 2006 ... Draeger Safety Inc. of Pittsburg, Pa., announced its new Drager Pac 7000, a single-gas personal monitor. The Pac 7000 can warn of the presence of harmful concentrations of carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide or oxygen. The instrument features an impact-proof housing and is resistant to ...
Disinfection systems.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Brief Article)
Jan 02, 2006 ... Dosatron International of Clearwater, Fla., announced its unique line of entryway disinfection systems in both spray and foaming applications. Cross-contamination due to the movement of ...
Large block shredder.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Munson Machinery Company Inc.)(Brief Article)
Jan 02, 2006 ... Munson Machinery of Utica, N.Y., has announced its new "Maxum 30" shredder that reduces large blocks and bales of material into particles of narrow size ranges with minimum fines, Each of two rotors is configured with a staggered array of specially treated, solid carbide tips able to shred ...
George's to build new feed plant.(Facilities: News)
Jan 02, 2006; ... Poultry integrator George's Farms Inc. has decided to build a new feed mill in Cassville, Mo., which is in the southwest corner of the state between Springfield, Mo., and Springdale, Ark. Springdale-based George's established a poultry processing plant and a hatchery near ...
FBS announces data collection tool.(Facilities: News)(Brief Article)
Jan 02, 2006 ... FBS Systems Inc., Aledo, Ill., has introduced PigPEN, a simple and economical barn data collection tool for pork producers. The unique technology employs a low-tech "pen and paper" interface with a high-tech twist. As production records are recorded on "digital" ...
Avian vs. pandemic flu: understanding the threat.(News)
Jan 02, 2006 ... Officials at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) acknowledged that the spread of avian influenza from Asia to Europe has raised public concerns that the H5N1 virus could reach the countries of the Americas. PAHO, based in Washington, D.C., noted that while such concern ...
EU bans growth promotants.(News)(Brief Article)
Jan 02, 2006 ... THE European Union completed its ban on the use of all antibiotics for promoting growth in livestock on Jan. 1. The move made it illegal to sell and use four growth promotants still on the EU market. "The ban is the final step in the phasing out of antibiotics used ...
Shipping costs to Japan drop.(MILL MARKET)
Jan 02, 2006 ... The cost of shipping corn and soybeans from Minneapolis, Minn., to Japan continued to decline during the third quarter of 2005, according to a Grain Transportation Report produced by the Agricultural Marketing Service. Even though barge rates on the Mississippi River increased ...
CP reports record revenues.(Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.)(Brief Article)
Jan 02, 2006 ... Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) reported record revenues for its fiscal 2005 third quarter and year. For the quarter ended Sept. 30, CP had net income of $203.6 million, or $1.27 per share, on revenues of $1.1 billion, compared with $176.5 million, or $1.11 per share, on revenues ...
CHS announces record earnings.(Financial Reports)
Jan 02, 2006 ... St. Paul, Minn.-based CHS Inc. has reported a record net income of $250 million for its fiscal year ending Aug. 31, marking its second consecutive year of record earnings. CHS said the net earnings represent the highest ever recorded by a U.S. agricultural cooperative. ...
RailAmerica completes sale.(Permian Basin Railways Inc.)(Brief Article)
Jan 02, 2006 ... RAILAMERICA said it has completed the sale of its San Luis & Rio Grande Railroad (SLRG) to Permian Basin Railways Inc., a subsidiary of Iowa Pacific Holdings. RailAmerica received total proceeds of $7.0 million, including $5.5 million cash, a $980,000 note and $520,000 million ...
SF/SF certified.(In 60 seconds)(Brief Article)
Jan 02, 2006 ... SF/SF certified: Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. announced that each of its five North American feed plants earned the American Feed Industry Assn.'s Safe Feed/Safe Food ...
Ammonia production.(In 60 seconds)(Brief Article)
Jan 02, 2006 ... Ammonia production: Terra Industries announced that it will suspend ammonia production at its Yazoo City, Miss., facility Jan. 1 due to high natural gas costs. Maintenance turnaround scheduled for February will be performed in January instead. Terra expects to ...
Healthy barley.(In 60 seconds)(Brief Article)
Jan 02, 2006 ... Healthy barley: The Food & Drug Administration authorized use of a health claim for the role of beta-glucan soluble fiber from barley in reducing the risk of coronary heart disease, the National Barley Foods Council said. The council submitted a health claim petition to ...
Council votes.(In 60 seconds)(Brief Article)
Jan 02, 2006 ... Council votes: In December, European Union agriculture ministers came closer to reaching a qualified majority in favor of approving 1507 corn for food use (1507 is Bt corn from Pioneer Hi-Bred International and Mycogen Seeds). Although three more member states voted for 1507 than in ...
Ingredient market.(Illustration)
Jan 02, 2006 ... <Pre> OILSEED PRODUCTS (dollars per ton) Soybean meal (high-protein) Atlanta 230.00 4.00 Boston229.00 6.00 Buffalo 227.80 4.50 Chicago 202.00 8.00 Delmarva N/A -- ...