Feedstuffs articles from April 2005

Feedstuffs archives from April 2005

Canadian farmers receive more support.(Farm Income Payment Program)
April 4, 2005... The Canadian government said last week it will give farmers another $1 billion (all values Canadian) to "ease cash flow pressures and set the stage for transforming the industry." Speaking before the media on fly-in visits to Ontario,...

North Korea finds bird flu; FAO sends experts, aid.(Food and Agriculture Organization of United Nations)
April 4, 2005... The United Nations' Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) has sent a veterinary expert to Pyongyang, North Korea, to obtain further information on the extent of the current avian influenza outbreak in the country and to offer assistance to...

Cattle producers call for Canadian trade challenge.(Canadian Cattlemen's Association)
April 4, 2005... The Canadian Cattlemen's Assn. (CCA) told the federal government March 28 that it is time to call in the lawyers and start preparations to challenge the U.S. government over its continued import bans on Canadian cattle and beef. The U.S....

Farmers keep acreage even with last year.
April 4, 2005... Farmers penciled out their crop rotation options for the 2005 season and essentially kept their crop acres at about last year's levels. Traders were not expecting that. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Prospective Plantings...

IMF analysis sees risk for Canada on trade, appreciation of dollar.(World View)
April 4, 2005... Despite its continuing problems dealing with bovine spongiform encephalopathy, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) gave Canada's economy glowing marks last week but warned that this outlook is clouded by risks from an appreciating dollar,...

FDA feed rule: Who will pay for its perfection?(Inside Washington)(inspection of feeds)
April 4, 2005... WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Activity continues in Washington in the wake of a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report in February that was sharply critical of the Food & Drug Administration's enforcement of the U.S. feed rule that is the key...

Canadian turkey imports rise as production lags.
April 4, 2005... In what industry leaders describe as a "challenging" 2004, Canada's domestic turkey production failed to keep pace with increases in consumption and exports, drawing more imports into the domestic market. The Canadian Turkey Marketing...

Trade boom helps Brazil manage debt.(Brief Article)
April 4, 2005... In an upbeat assessment, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Brazil's recovering economy--built on booming trade flows combined with prudent government policies--is helping the country improve the management of its foreign debt. At...

CWD discovered in captive New York deer.(chronic wasting disease)(Brief Article)
April 4, 2005... The first positive case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in New York has been confirmed in a white-tailed doe from a captive herd in Oneida County, the New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets announced March 31. The animal that...

Cuba opens door to Canadian cattle.(Brief Article)
April 4, 2005... Canadian Agriculture Minister Andy Mitchell said March 31 Cuban authorities agreed to reopen domestic markets to imports of Canadian cattle. "Canadian exporters will now have access to Cuba for shipments of live cattle, goats and sheep,...

EU, Canada retaliate, impose sanctions on U.S. exports.
April 4, 2005... The European Commission and Canada's Trade Ministry said March 31 they will slap sanctions on about $40 million worth of imports of American exports, including some agricultural products, as a first step in what is likely to be growing...

Japanese beef market on USTR's to-do list.(Office of the United States Trade Representative's report on trade barriers)(Brief Article)
April 4, 2005... The ongoing ban on U.S. beef exports to Japan and Mexico's 20% tax on soft drinks made with high-fructose corn syrup were listed among the major obstacles U.S. exporters face when the federal government released its annual report on trade...

Japan confirms 16th case of BSE.(Bovine spongiform encephalopathy)(Brief Article)
April 4, 2005... Japan confirmed March 27 that it has found its 16th case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in a nine-year-old Holstein cow raised on the northern island of Hokkaido. The Japan Times reported that disclosure came the day before...

Animal antibiotics: What about result?(Loos Tales)
April 4, 2005... In the past few weeks, we have seen an increased number of negative articles about antibiotic usage in animal agriculture, particularly those geared at the poultry industry. I was driving down the road, trying to think of a "silver bullet"...

Sanderson reports strong demand.(Financial Reports)(Sanderson Farms Inc.)(Brief Article)
April 4, 2005... LAUREL, MISS. -- Sanderson Farms Inc. has reported decreased earnings for its first fiscal 2005 period on increased revenues, reporting improved and strong demand domestically and in the export markets. For its quarter ended Jan. 31,...

eMerge sees move toward company technologies.(Financial Reports)(Emerge Interactive Inc.)(Brief Article)
April 4, 2005... SEBASTIAN, FLA. -- eMerge Interactive Inc. has reported continued losses for its 2004 fourth quarter and full year on increased revenues, with an improvement in its full-year results. For its quarter ended Dec. 31, 2004, eMerge reported a...

Cagle's completing hatchery expansion.(Financial Reports)(Cagle's Inc.)(Brief Article)
April 4, 2005... ATLANTA, GA. -- Cagle's Inc. has reported improved results for its third fiscal 2005 period and three quarters, pointing to increased selling prices. For its quarter ended Jan. 1, Cagle's reported net earnings of $115,000, or 2 cents per...

Sysco cites continuous improvement, technology.(Financial Reports)(SYSCO Corp.)(Brief Article)
April 4, 2005... HOUSTON, TEXAS -- Sysco Corp., the largest distributor of food and food-related products to the foodservice trade, has reported an increase in earnings and revenues for its second fiscal 2005 period and six months, attributing its performance...

Merial sells Hubbard to exit poultry genetics.(Business Reports)(Group Grimaud La Corbiere SA)(Hubbard L.L.C.)
April 4, 2005... Merial Ltd. has now completely exited its U.S. poultry genetics work, announcing last week that it has sold Hubbard, its chicken breeding business, to Group Grimaud La Corbiere SA, an avian and rabbit genetics organization in France. The...

Monsanto announces increase in BST supply.(Business Reports)(bovine somatotropin)(Monsanto Dairy increases supply of Posilac )(Brief Article)
April 4, 2005... ST. LOUIS, MO. -- Monsanto Dairy has announced a plan to continue gradual increases in the supply of its bovine somatotropin (BST) product, Posilac. to current customers. While the primary focus is to meet the needs of current customers,...

Stock summary.(Business Reports)(Statistics of stocks of feed industry)(Illustration)
April 4, 2005... STOCK SUMMARY This Last Week Week Year Mar. 30 Mar. 23 Ago Feedstuffs-Nelson Stock Indexes Agribusiness 128.2 126.8 ...

Monsanto acquires certain Icoria assets.(Business Reports)
April 4, 2005... By a Feedstuffs Staff Editor Monsanto Co. has acquired selected agricultural assets of biotechnology research company Icoria for $6.75 million in cash, installment and milestone payments, plus additional considerations, according to an...

Creekstone plans to double volume, hire at Arkansas City beef plant.
April 4, 2005... Creekstone Farms Premium Beef LLC has reported that it plans to double production capacity at its beef cattle plant in Arkansas City, Kan., and hire more workers to expand its all-natural beef program, Creekstone Farms Natural Black Angus Beef....

Abresist appoints Luzan in California.(Abresist Corp.)(Luzan & Co. )(Brief Article)
April 4, 2005... URBANA, IND. -- Abresist Corp. has announced the appointment of Luzan & Co. as its representative for California. Luzan president Dave Luzan has more than 30 years of industrial equipment/systems sales experience. In business since...

Chore-Time Poultry Production Systems.(Names In The News)(Appointment of Les Kroger )(Brief Article)
April 4, 2005... CHORE-TIME POULTRY PRODUCTION SYSTEMS Milford, Ind. -- Les Kroger has been named marketing manager. Kreger will be responsible for planning and implementing the marketing of ventilation, controls, feeding, watering and heating products for use...

Dosatron International Inc.(Names In The News)(Appointment of John Toeless )(Brief Article)
April 4, 2005... DOSATRON INTERNATIONAL INC., Clearwater, Fla. -- John Toeless has joined the company as Northeast regional sales manager. Toeless will cover sales in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, western New York and Pennsylvania. He will work from his...

Blue Seal Feeds Inc.(Names In The News)(Appointment of Jane Battaglia, Tedd Ellis and Dexter Howell )
April 4, 2005... BLUE SEAL FEEDS INC., Londonderry, N.H. -- Jane Battaglia has joined the company as regional sales manager of the consumer brands division. Battaglia will be responsible for sales in northern New Jersey, New York, western Pennsylvania and...

Brock Grain Systems.(Names In The News)(Bernie Harris retires from Brock Grain and Feed Systems)(Brief Article)
April 4, 2005... BROCK GRAIN SYSTEMS, Milford -- Bernie Harris has retired after 16 years of service. Harris began his career as district sales manager for dealers in the Midwest.

Farms.com.(Names In The News)(Appointment of Mary Barefoot )
April 4, 2005... FARMS.COM, Clinton, N.C. -- Mary Barefoot has joined the AgCareers.com division as operations and sales support coordinator. Barefoot will assist the sales team, handle finances and work on special projects. She was previously with Prestige...

Land O'Lakes Animal Milk Products Co.(Names In The News)(Appointment of Dr. Thomas J. Earleywine )
April 4, 2005... LAND O'LAKES ANIMAL MILK PRODUCTS CO., Shoreview, Minn. -- Dr. Thomas J. Earleywine has joined the company as director of nutritional services. Earleywine was most recently with Land O'Lakes Feed.

Montana Stockgrowers Assn.(Names In The News)(Appointment of Bill Brewster )(Brief Article)
April 4, 2005... MONTANA STOCKGROWERS ASSN., Helena, Mont. -- Bill Brewster has joined the association as field representative. Brewster will be responsible for serving as a liaison between members and the organization, promoting livestock events and...

Chromatin, university start joint program for corn trait development.(Chromatin Inc. and University of Illinois )(Brief Article)
April 4, 2005... CHICAGO, ILL. -- Chromatin Inc. announced that it has launched a joint program with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to accelerate the development of mini-chromosome technology for the efficient and effective delivery of multiple...

Riddell to lead AABP.(Names In The News)(American Association of Bovine Practitioners)(Brief Article)
April 4, 2005... ROME, GA. -- The American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) announced that Dr. M. Gatz Riddell Jr. of Auburn University, Ala., will become executive vice president of AABP. Riddell served as professor in the department of large...

Merial receives cell line license.(Merial Ltd.)(Brief Article)
April 4, 2005... DULUTH, GA. -- Merial Ltd., in announcing its sale of the Hubbard chicken genetics business last week to Group Grimaud, said it has signed an agreement with Vivalis, a fully owned Group Grimaud subsidiary, giving Merial exclusive license to the...

Turkey Valley plant opens to recapture unique niche.
April 4, 2005... ST. PAUL, MINN. -- For the turkey-grower owners of Turkey Valley Farms, last year was a logistical nightmare in which birds often were trucked 800 miles to distant plants, but the situation was put in the past last month when Turkey Valley...

Story of farms, air, water must be told.(Brief Article)
April 4, 2005... ST. PAUL, MINN. -- Turkey growers and processors need to be good anima! and environmental caretakers and produce safe, wholesome food and are, in fact, pursuing high, industry-set best management practices to be good stewards, according to Dick...

Plant does not represent threat to balance in demand, production.
April 4, 2005... ST. PAUL, MINN. -- The new Turkey Valley Farms turkey plant being brought on stream this spring in Marshall, Minn., does not threaten a hard-won balance in turkey demand and production by adding capacity and, in doing so, encouraging expansion,...

Eggs set for broilers and chicks placed in reporting states.(Illustration)
April 4, 2005... EGGS SET FOR BROILERS AND CHICKS PLACED IN REPORTING STATES Eggs set (thousands) STATE Feb. 26 March 5 March 12 March 19 % * Alabama 30,476 30,331 ...

Bold, fresh and wrapped.(Market Digest)(7-Eleven Inc. introduces Capicolla Ham & Turkey and a Chicken Breast with Southwestern Mustard)(Brief Article)
April 4, 2005... 7-Eleven Inc. has introduced two new wraps--a Capicolla Ham & Turkey and a Chicken Breast with Southwestern Mustard--in thousands of the chain's convenience stores, according to an announcement. The wraps are in keeping with consumer demand...

Distinctive wings.(Market Digest)(Marco's Inc. has introduced chicken wings)(Brief Article)
April 4, 2005... Marco's Pizza, a pizza restaurant system with 129 stores and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, has introduced Marco's Chicken Wings in its stores in Ohio, Indiana and Michigan. The wings have a distinctive flavor due to how they are prepared,...

Chicken and seafood expertise.(Market Digest)(Captain D's Inc. has introduced jumbo chicken tenders )(Brief Article)
April 4, 2005... Captain D's, a 595-store seafood system headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., and operating in 23 states, has introduced jumbo chicken tenders in lunch-and dinner-sized portions that can be paired with Captain D's classic fish and shrimp,...

Enormous layers of breakfast.(Market Digest)(Burger King Corp. has introduced the Enormous Omelet Sandwich)(Brief Article)
April 4, 2005... Burger King Corp., the second-largest quick-service restaurant system in the U.S., has introduced the Enormous Omelet Sandwich consisting of one sausage patty, two eggs, two American cheese slices and three bacon strips on a bun--four layers of...

Processing may not influence use of plasma in poultry feeds.(Nutrition And Health/Poultry)(spray-dried animal plasma)
April 4, 2005... At the 2005 Midwest Poultry Federation convention, held March 15-17 in St. Paul, Minn., J.M. Campbell, J.D. Crenshaw and L.E. Russell of APC Inc. discussed feeding spray-dried animal plasma (SDP) to poultry. Campbell noted that methods used...

Rooster infertility solution pursued.(Nutrition And Health/Poultry)
April 4, 2005... URBANA, ILL. -- A University of Illinois researcher, along with two graduate students, David Boltz and Claire Zimmerman, continue their pursuit of a solution to a significant problem facing poultry producers: rooster infertility. "Today,...

The biochemical mechanism that enables animals to recognize when their diet is deficient.(Research Digest)(Brief Article)
April 4, 2005... The biochemical mechanism that enables animals to recognize when their diet is deficient in an essential amino acid has been identified for the first time by researchers at the University of California-Davis. The findings, by...

Dr. Dan Donoghne and his team at the University of Arkansas.(Research Digest)(Brief Article)
April 4, 2005... Dr. Dan Donoghne and his team at the University of Arkansas recently found that campylobacter occurs naturally in male and female turkeys' reproductive tracts, and artificial insemination procedures may expand the pathogen's prevalence. ...

Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists at the National Animal Disease Center's.(Research Digest)
April 4, 2005... Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists at the National Animal Disease Center's Bacterial Diseases of Livestock Research Unit in Amens, Iowa, are producing genetic maps that could one day lead researchers to discover preventative and...

Providing safer shellfish is the goal of ARS scientists.(Research Digest)(Anaesthetic Research Society)(Brief Article)
April 4, 2005... Providing safer shellfish is the goal of ARS scientists studying the means by which pathogenic bacteria enter shellfish. In the U.S., two pathogenic bacteria from the Vibrio genus are of concern, and these bacteria are naturally found in...

Enzyme research presented at Australian poultry symposium.(Bottom Line Of Nutrition/Poultry)
April 4, 2005... The Australian Poultry Science Symposium, a perennial favorite of mine, was held Feb. 7-9 and consisted of 76 papers, 12 of which were presented as poster papers. Interested readers are encouraged to obtain a copy of the proceedings by...

2005 EU pork exports, beef imports forecasted.
April 4, 2005... Profiting last year from animal diseases and generous export subsidies, foreign sales of pork from the European Union's 25 member countries will fall off this year, a new report prepared by U.S. agricultural attaches in Europe predicted. ...

FDA approves selenium yeast in sheep, goat feed.(Food and Drug Administration)
April 4, 2005... The Food & Drug Administration's Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) issued a CVM Update March 8 noting that, in response to a stakeholder request, it will "exercise enforcement discretion to allow for the use of selenium yeast in complete...

FDA answers common questions on proper use of monensin.(milk production efficiency in dairy cows)
April 4, 2005... Following the October 2004 approval of the drug monensin for increased milk production efficiency in dairy cows (Feedstuff, Nov. 8. 2004), the Food & Drug Administration said it has received numerous questions pertaining to the proper use of...

Hog industry insider.(Swine Industry News)(panel discussion)(Panel Discussion)
April 4, 2005... Hog haggling at Bucknell Never let it be said that Bucknell University backs down from a challenge. In the same month the tiny college in Lewisburg, Pa., knocked off Kansas in the national basketball tournament, a group of Bucknell...

Wendy's increases dividend rate, declares dividend.(Financial Reports)(Brief Article)
April 4, 2005... DUBLIN, OHIO -- The board of directors of Wendy's International Inc. has authorized a 12.5% increase in the company's dividend rate from 48 cents per share per year to 54 cents and has declared the first quarterly dividend at the new rate, 13.5...

Bob Evans cites high hog, labor costs.(Financial Reports)(Bob Evans Farms Inc.)
April 4, 2005... COLUMBUS, OHIO -- Bob Evans Farms Inc. has reported a decrease in earnings for its third fiscal 2005 period and three quarters, citing high hog costs in its food products segment and high food and labor costs in its restaurant segment. For...

VMAC reviews data on heartworm preventative.(Veterinary Medicine Advisory Committee )
April 4, 2005... Fort Dodge Animal Health, a division of Wyeth, announced that the Veterinary Medicine Advisory Committee (VMAC) did not reach a consensus regarding its review of safety data for the company's ProHeart 6 heartworm preventative. The...

Four Mexican states free of swine fever.(Campeche, Quintana Roo, Sonora and Yucatan)(Brief Article)
April 4, 2005... WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) amended its regulations by adding the Mexican states of Campeche, Quintana Roo, Sonora and Yucatan to the list of regions considered free...

Farmers Cooperative receives USDA certification for Buckeye facility.(U.S. Department of Agriculture )
April 4, 2005... A Farmers Cooperative (FC) feed mill in Buckeye, Iowa, has had its quality management system, which focuses on producing quality feed, certified as U.S. Department of Agriculture Process Verified--the first feed mill in the country to be...

Stall design for freestall facilities must factor in cow comfort.
April 4, 2005... RENO, NEV. -- Large-scale dairies have become very popular in the past decade because of the adoption of new housing styles and the development of new production-enhancing technologies, said Roger Palmer, a dairy systems management specialist...

BNSF, co-ops partner on shuttle-loading facilities.(Burlington Northern Santa Fe Rail way )
April 4, 2005... ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. --Just a few years ago. the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Rail way (BNSF) faced the predicament of sourcing enough grain from west of the Mississippi River to meet growing demand at its destinations. The problem, according...

ARS lab to focus on egg safety, quality.(Agricultural Research Service )(Brief Article)
April 4, 2005... Egg safety, quality and marketability are the focus of a new Agricultural Research Service (ARS) laboratory the U.S. Department of Agriculture established this year in Athens, Ga. The new Egg Safety & Quality Research Unit, based at the...

A better way: slat replacer can take time, hassle out of difficult task.
April 4, 2005... Replacing slats on hog and cattle buildings can be a daunting task. Not only is it expensive to buy new slats, but the time involved typically takes a building out of production for a longer period of time than producers would like. That...

Certification program will be part of doing business.(... Etcetera ...)(feed, livestock and poultry industries)
April 4, 2005... The time is coming--soon, in fact--that in order for your company to do business with others, it will need to actively participate in a quality management, feed and food safety, animal welfare or other certification program. There are many...

USDA grain research laboratory to expand.(Department of Agriculture of United States)(Brief Article)
April 4, 2005... ABERDEEN, IDA. -- A ground breaking ceremony was held March 30 for a new high-tech addition to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Small Grains Germplasm Research Facility in Aberdeen. "The new laboratory addition will provide...

Western Iowa Energy set to build biodiesel plant.(Western Iowa Energy LLC)
April 4, 2005... It took only two weeks for Western Iowa Energy LLC to raise $20 million, or 50% of the capital it needs to build a 30 million-gallon-per-year biodiesel plant in Wall Lake, Iowa. "Response to our equity drive has been outstanding," said...

Microgy, Xergi agree to form joint venture.(Microgy Cogeneration Systems, Xergi A/S)
April 4, 2005... PORTSMOUTH, N.H. -- Environmental Power Corp. announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Microgy Cogeneration Systems Inc., has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Xergi A/S, a Danish company that develops, finances, establishes...

InterVac facility to get funding.(nternational Vaccine Centre)
April 4, 2005... SASKATOON, SASK. -- Canada's livestock industry stands to benefit dramatically from a new, $24 million (Canadian) commitment for the planned International Vaccine Centre (InterVac) at the University of Saskatchewan. The new center will...

Barrel adapters.(Grain And Feed)(Dosmatic USA/International Inc.)(Brief Article)
April 4, 2005... Dosmatic USA of Carrollton, Texas, has announced its new Barrel Adapter. The adapter will fit any standard drum up to 55 gal. or 208 liters. Setup and removal is quick and easy, requiring only common hand tools. It is compact and can be easily...

Vibration monitors.(Grain And Feed)(VS-XP Series, Electro-Sensors Inc.)(Brief Article)
April 4, 2005... Electro-Sensors Inc. of Minnetonka, Minn., has introduced its new VS-XP Series Vibration Monitors, featuring a cast aluminum, explosion-proof housing that is suitable for use in hazardous locations. The vibration monitors are designed to...

Fluid couplings.(Grain And Feed)(True Torque Fluid Coupling, Falk Corp. (Milwaukee, Wisconsin))(Brief Article)
April 4, 2005... Falk Corp. of Milwaukee, Wis., announced its new True Torque Fluid Coupling, which incorporates a brake disc into the mounting arrangement. When starting an inclined belt conveyor, the fluid coupling provides a soft start, thereby eliminating...

Torque drives.(Grain And Feed)(Drive One High Torque Drives, Falk Corp. (Milwaukee, Wisconsin))(Brief Article)
April 4, 2005... Falk also announced that its Drive One product line has been expanded to include High-Torque Drives, which are capable of producing output torques to 4 million pound-inches. The Drive One High Torque Drives provide a cost-effective alternative...

NIR analyzers.(Grain And Feed)(InfraXact, FOSS Group)(Brief Article)
April 4, 2005... Foss of Hillerod, Denmark, has announced the global launch of InfraXact, a new generation, near infrared (NIR) analyzer for routine analysis of food and agricultural products. Features aimed at usability include automatic sample tracing via a...

NIR analyzers.(Grain And Feed)(XDS Process Analytics, FOSS Group)(Brief Article)
April 4, 2005... Foss has also introduced XDS Process Analytics, a new generation, NIR, online analyzer for solid, viscous and liquid food and agricultural products. XDS analyzes products and ingredients directly in the process stream. It delivers a continuous...

Moisture sensors.(Grain And Feed)(Interstates Control Systems)(Brief Article)
April 4, 2005... Interstates Control Systems of Sioux Center, Iowa, and A2D2 have teamed up to create a real-time, inline moisture sensor for most flowable dry materials. The sensor uses a unique capacitance circuit to sense moisture content and allows the...

Centrifugal screeners.(Grain And Feed)(Kason Corp.)(Brief Article)
April 4, 2005... Kason Corp. of Millburn, N.J., has introduced new Centri-Sifter centrifugal screener with an integral bag dump station and dust collector. Ambient air and dust from dumping activities is drawn onto the exterior of two cartridge filters that...

Cutting, gouging systems.(Grain And Feed)(Miller Electric Manufacturing Co.)(Brief Article)
April 4, 2005... Miller Electric Mfg. Co. of Appleton, Wis., announced its new Spectrum 1000 air plasma cutting and gouging system. The system's AutoLine technology allows automatic connection to any primary input voltage from 208 to 575 volts. Auto-Retire...

Cutting torches.(Grain And Feed)(Smith Equipment Manufacturing Co.)(Brief Article)
April 4, 2005... Smith Equipment of Watertown, S.D., now offers its Dual Guard oxy-fuel cutting torches in medium- and heavy-duty toolbox outfits, which feature a rugged, high-impact plastic with steel latches. The three-tube construction keeps gases separate...

Centrifugal sifters.(Grain And Feed)(Rotex Inc.)(Brief Article)
April 4, 2005... Rotex Inc. of Cincinnati, Ohio, has introduced its Centrifugal Sifter, which is designed to meet high-capacity sifting for bulk load-in/load-out and larger process applications. Processed particles ranging in size from 0.25 in. to 44 microns...

Monsanto, Nebraska sign agreement for development of dicamba-tolerant crops.(Mill market: information for feed and grain handlers)(University of Nebraska-Lincoln)(Brief Article)
April 4, 2005... Following a competitive process, Monsanto Co. has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to develop crops tolerant to the broadleaf herbicide dicamba. The agreement is based on discoveries by...

Mycogen announces plant expansion plans.(Mill market: information for feed and grain handlers)(Mycogen Seeds)(Brief Article)
April 4, 2005... INDIANAPOLIS, IND. -- Mycogen Seeds announced March 29 its plans for expanding its seed production facilities in York, Neb., and Marshalltown, Iowa. The new additions will enable Mycogen to better supply its customers in North America. ...

BNSF to start mileage-based fuel surcharge program.(Mill market: information for feed and grain handlers)(Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp.)(Brief Article)
April 4, 2005... FT. WORTH, TEXAS -- The Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Co. (BNSF) announced March 29 that it will assess fuel surcharges on a mileage basis effective Jan. 1, 2006. This mileage-based fuel surcharge will be the first in the railroad...

Cereal chemists change to AACC International.(Mill market: information for feed and grain handlers)(American Association of Cereal Chemists)(Brief Article)
April 4, 2005... ST. PAUL, MINN. -- Members of the American Association of Cereal Chemists (AACC) voted in favor to change the association's name to AACC International, according to an announcement. This is the first time the association's name has changed...

Alfalfa expertise available online.(Mill market: information for feed and grain handlers)(www.alfalfa.info)(Brief Article)
April 4, 2005... NAMPA, IDA. -- A new, one-stop source for information about alfalfa production and management is now available online at www.alfalfa.info, according to an announcement. This comprehensive site is organized around a search engine that can...

Kemin announces price increases.(Mill market: information for feed and grain handlers)(Kemin Foods L.C.)(Brief Article)
April 4, 2005... DES MOINES, Iowa -- Effective April 1, Kemin said it will increase the selling price of many of its products to reflect significant increases in the cost of raw materials over the last several months. The price of various Kemin branded products...