Feedstuffs articles from August 2003

Feedstuffs archives from August 2003

Government-industry team working to roll out national identification plan.(U.S. Animal Identification Plan)
August 4, 2003... DALLAS, TEXAS -- A group of agribusiness leaders representing livestock producers and federal/state government animal health officials are developing what will become the U.S. Animal Identification Plan (USAIP)for the explicit purpose of...

NCBA plan would engage all members in governance.(Policies would go to mail vote; National Cattlemen's Beef Association; includes statistical table)
August 4, 2003... DALLAS, TEXAS -- The board of directors of the National Cattlemen's Beef Assn. (NCBA), meeting at the Cattle Industry Summer Conference here, approved a proposal that directs officers to develop a bylaw amendment that would engage all...

Mini-ministerial meeting addresses CAP reform.(World Trade Organization and Europe's Common Agricultural Policy)
August 4, 2003... Farm and trade ministers from some World Trade Organization countries met July 28-29, and while some on agricultural issues was reported, it's clear there is still a very long "to-do" list. Fresh from his victory of reforming Europe's...

Senate passes energy bill in surprise move.(United States)
August 4, 2003... WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In a rare move, Senate Republicans broke an impasse on this year's energy bill by dropping the bill completely last Thursday, only to quickly pass its substitute on a 84-14 vote. The substitute bill, which contains the...

Agriculture, livestock key parts of Australia, Hidalgo agreement.(World View)
August 4, 2003... Australia has announced the signing of a letter of cooperation on agriculture and livestock with the Mexican state of Hidalgo. Hidalgo has a population of 2.2 million and is located adjacent to the state of Mexico, in which Mexico City is...

USDA examines availability of organic feed.
August 4, 2003... The U.S. Department of Agriculture released a study July 14 that shows that "ample acreage" is available to provide more than enough feed grains to meet the needs of organic livestock and broiler producers. In fact, USDA said, acreage in...

Final commercial operation released from END restriction.
August 4, 2003... In the wake of the final commercial chicken operation in California being released from strict quarantine recently, the state is in the process of conducting surveys in each of the quarantined counties to "make sure" exotic Newcastle disease...

Inside Washington.
August 4, 2003... WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The beef industries in Canada and the U.S. are completely occupied with the border crisis brought on by the isolated case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in Alberta in May. Nowhere is that more apparent than in...

NCBA told to make COOL voluntary.
August 4, 2003... DALLAS, TEXAS -- The board of directors of the National Cattlemen's Beef Assn. (NCBA), convened for the Cattle Industry Summer Conference here, instructed the association to work toward an amendment of the 2002 farm bill that would make the...

Farmland files bankruptcy plan.(Brief Article)
August 4, 2003... KANSAS CITY, MO. -- Farmland Industries Inc. last Friday filed its first bankruptcy emergence plan in which the cooperative would emerge as a grain, agronomy, feed and petroleum company, with joint ventures in fertilizer with CHS Cooperatives...

Congressman to introduce 'COOL Lite' legislation.
August 4, 2003... WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A Minnesota congressman plans to step into the fray surrounding the nation's country-of-origin labeling (COOL) law with new "COOL Lite" legislation he plans to introduce in September. Rep. Collin Peterson (D., Minn.),...

Norfolk Southern reports record growth in results.(Financial Reports)
August 4, 2003... NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Norfolk Southern Corp. reported increased revenues and earnings for its second quarter and first half this year. For its quarter ended June 30, the company reported an income of $137.0 million, or 35 cents per share, on...

Union Pacific reports increased revenue.(Financial Reports)(Brief Article)
August 4, 2003... OMAHA, NEB. -- Union Pacific Corp. reported revenue growth its second quarter and six month results. For its quarter ended June 30, Union Pacific reported an income of $288.0 million, or $1.13 per share, on revenues of $3.3 billion,...

Norfolk Southern increases quarterly dividend.(Financial Reports)(Brief Article)
August 4, 2003... NORFOLK, VA. -- Norfolk Southern Corp. today announced an increase in the quarterly dividend to 8 cents per share on its common stock, payable Sept. 10 to stockholders of record Aug. 1.

Wyeth authorizes dividend.(Financial Reports)(Brief Article)
August 4, 2003... MADISON, N.J. -- Wyeth, which houses Ft. Dodge Animal Health, has authorized a cash dividend of 50 cents per share on the company's preferred stock, payable Oct. 1 to holders of record Sept. 12, according to an announcement.

CSX declares quarterly dividend.(Financial Reports)(Brief Article)
August 4, 2003... JACKSONVILLE, FLA. -- The board of directors of CSX Corp. approved July 9 regular quarterly dividends on the company's common stock. The 10 cents per share dividend is payable Sept. 15 to shareholders of record Aug. 25.

Delta & Pine Land increases dividend.(Financial Reports)(Brief Article)
August 4, 2003... SCOTT, MISS. -- The board of directors of Delta & Pine Land Co. declared a quarterly dividend of 10 cents per share, payable Sept. 15 to shareholders of record Aug. 29.

BNSF increases quarterly dividend.(Financial Reports)( Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp.)(Brief Article)
August 4, 2003... FT. WORTH, Texas -- Directors of Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. (BNSF) voted to increase its next quarterly dividend to 15 cents per share on outstanding common stock. Dividends on common stock will be paid Oct. 1 to shareholders of...

Phillip changes name to Phibro to reflect strategy.(Business Report)
August 4, 2003... Phillip Brothers Chemicals Inc. announced last week that the company is changing its name to Phibro Animal Health Corp. to better reflect its business enterprises and strategic direction. At the same time, Phibro Corp. said it plans to name...

Bongards acquires closed LOL cheese plant.(Business Report)(Land O' Lakes Inc. plan in Minnesota)(Brief Article)
August 4, 2003... ARDEN HILLS, MINN. -- Bongards Creameries and Land O'Lakes Inc. (LOL) announced last week an agreement in which Bongards will acquire LOL's cheese manufacturing plant in Perham, Minn. Terms of the transaction were not released. LOL...

Stock summary.(Business Report)(Illustration)
August 4, 2003... STOCK SUMMARY This Last Week Week Year July 30 July 23 Ago Feedstuffs-Nelson Stock Indexes Agribusiness 93.0 93.2 91.2...

Judge approves ADM, DOJ agreement.(Business Report)(Brief Article)
August 4, 2003... A U.S. district judge gave final approval in July to a deal reached between Archer Daniels Midland Co. (ADM) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) involving ADM's purchase of Minnesota Corn Processors (MCP). The judge ruled that the...

Merial, Quantum sign leptin test pact.(Business Report)
August 4, 2003... SASKATOON, SASK., and DULUTH, GA. -- Quantum Genetics Inc. and Merial Ltd. announced July 23 that they have entered into a global marketing agreement to provide Merial with exclusive rights to market Quantum's new patent-pending DNA test to...

AgWater Technologies acquires Systeng Automation assets.(Business Report)(Brief Article)
August 4, 2003... HARRISONBURG, VA. -- AgWater Technologies president David G. Frackelton announced July 21 the acquisition of the assets of Systeng Automation Systems, effective July 16. A division of Precision Automation Co. Inc., Systeng has been a major...

APC moves to new Ankeny office.(Business Report)(Ankeny, Iowa)(Brief Article)
August 4, 2003... ANKENY, IOWA -- APC Inc. announced recently that it has moved its corporate office from Ames, Iowa, to a new business park in Ankeny. The Lauridsen Group Inc. (LGI), APC's parent company, built the business park, and APC is the first...

Neogen wins trademark suit against Neo Gen.(Business Report)(Brief Article)
August 4, 2003... LANSING, MICH. -- Neogen Corp. announced July 30 that a federal court has ruled in its favor in a trademark infringement lawsuit against Neo Gen Screening, a Pennsylvania-based company. In his ruling following the trial, Judge Robert Holmes...

Chore-Time Egg Production Systems.(Names In The News)(Brief Article)
August 4, 2003... CHORE-TIME EGG PRODUCTION SYSTEMS, Milford, Ind. -- Jim Simmons has been named district sales manager. Simmons will be responsible for the sales and marketing of egg production systems for the central region of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and...

Newport Laboratories.(Names In The News)(Brief Article)
August 4, 2003... NEWPORT LABORATORIES, Worthington, Minn. -- Melissa Porter has joined the firm as a research scientist in the research and development department. Porter will be responsible for providing technical support in the development of vaccines,...

ABS Global Inc.(Names In The News)
August 4, 2003... ABS GLOBAL INC., Deforest, Wis. -- Matt Waters has been named district sales manager. Waters will be responsible for growing and developing the dairy business in Southern California and Arizona, and he will support and manage a strong...

Archer Daniels Midland Co.(Names In The News)(Brief Article)
August 4, 2003... ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND CO., Decatur, Ill. -- Anthony P. DeLio will be assuming additional responsibilities supervising public relations and coordinating corporate social responsibility issues. DeLio joined the company in 1999. Gregory W....

Chore-Time Hog Production Systems.(Names In The News)(Brief Article)
August 4, 2003... CHORE-TIME HOG PRODUCTION SYSTEMS, Milford, Ind. -- Kain Knowles has joined the company as product engineer. Knowles will be responsible for the design of hog feeding equipment and other new products for the hog production industry and for...

Iowa State University.(Names In The News)(Brief Article)
August 4, 2003... IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY, Ames, Iowa -- Ken Stalder has become a member of the animal science faculty. Stalder was previously with the University of Tennessee.

JC Robinson Seeds.(Names In The News)(Brief Article)
August 4, 2003... JC ROBINSON SEEDS, Waterloo, Neb. -- Guy Mockelman has joined the company as principle representative to farm management firms. Mockelman will be responsible for discovering new ways to bring value to farm managers and designing training...

Novartis Animal Vaccines Inc.(Names In The News )(names Gary Anderson director of custom operations)(Brief Article)
August 4, 2003... NOVARTIS ANIMAL VACCINES INC., Overland Park, Kan. -- Gary Anderson has been appointed director of custom operations. Anderson will be responsible for managing custom vaccine operations, including diagnostics, production, quality control and...

Companies urged to strategize for mature industry.(Poultry)
August 4, 2003... Insanity is doing the same thing "over and over and expecting different results," and chicken companies need to stop their insanity if they want to succeed in an increasingly competitive marketplace, according to veteran chicken industry...

Growers keep applying for litter plans.(Poultry)
August 4, 2003... Chicken producers continue to embrace a chicken industry voluntary effort for improving the environmental management of their farms, according to a recent survey by the National Chicken Council (NCC). The survey found that 83% of all...

AEB begins school egg promotion.(Poultry)(American Egg Board)(Brief Article)
August 4, 2003... RENO, NEV. -- Eggs are heading to school this year in a new promotion by the American Egg Board (AEB) that was launched at the annual meeting of the American School Food Service in Reno last month. AEB said the promotion will not only...

Eggs set for broilers and chicks placed in reporting states.(Poultry)(Illustration)
August 4, 2003... EGGS SET FOR BROILERS AND CHICKS PLACED IN REPORTING STATES Eggs set (thousands) STATE June 28 July 5 July 12 July 19 % * Alabama 28,458 28,419...

Convenience products called 'wave of future'.(Poultry)
August 4, 2003... BALTIMORE, MD. -- Convenience products are "the wave of the future" for the chicken industry, according to National Chicken Council (NCC) chair Elton Maddox. The "key to growth in our industry is to give consumers more of what they...

Trace mineral, vitamin source may influence diet efficacy.(Nutrition And Health/Poultry)
August 4, 2003... Last month, poultry scientists gathered in Madison, Wis., for the 92nd annual meeting of the Poultry Science Assn. Among the myriad of topics covered was several abstracts related to trace mineral and vitamin D status of poultry. ...

Nutrient estimates of DDGS among new research presented at PSA.(Bottom Line Of Nutrition/Poultry)
August 4, 2003... The 92nd annual meeting of the Poultry Science Assn. (PSA) was held July 69 at the Monona Conference Center in Madison, Wis. This year's meeting was hosted by the Center of Excellence faculty of the Midwest Poultry Consortium. A total of...

Survey profiles ingredient suppliers to feed industry.(Special report: ingredient suppliers)(Directory)
August 4, 2003... In the listing that follows, Feedstuffs has profiled companies involved in the business of supplying feed ingredients to the feed industry and animal producers. The listing was compiled from a survey Feedstuffs sent to feed ingredient...

Lawsuit filed.(An update of swine industry news)(Brief Article)
August 4, 2003... The Sierra Club and the Friends of Walker Township have filed a lawsuit against the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) over its approval of a permit for a hog operation in Platte County. DEQ approved the permit in mid-July...

Great air debate.(An update of swine industry news)
August 4, 2003... At its regular meeting a few weeks ago, the Iowa Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) had a discussion on how to respond to two separate petitions relating to potential air quality rules in the state. Iowa Citizens for Community...

Air inspections.(An update of swine industry news)
August 4, 2003... State inspectors in Iowa are testing odor levels and responding to odor complaints as part of a study to determine air quality near large animal feeding operations. The effort began in April after DNR inspectors received training and...

KSU guidelines.(An update of swine industry news)(Brief Article)
August 4, 2003... Swine nutritionists at Kansas State University (KSU) have updated their recommendations for feeding nursery pigs, based on recent research trials. The new guidelines include adding more amino acids and less fat to the diets, said Mike...

New investors.(An update of swine industry news)(Ag Waste Recovery Systems Inc. receives new funding)
August 4, 2003... Ag Waste Recovery Systems Inc. (AWRS), a company developing a livestock waste handling system that utilizes ultrasonic technologies to reduce odor, has received additional funds from four investor companies in Des Moines, Iowa. Ruan Cos.,...

Survey results to be released by Purdue.(Brief Article)
August 4, 2003... WEST LAFAYETTE, IND. -- Survey results of the 2003 Commercial Producer Project will soon be released by the center for food and agricultural business at Purdue University. "Serving Commercial Producers: Meeting Needs, Adding Value" is the...

New facility to boost biocontrol research.(Mill Market)
August 4, 2003... LETHBRIDGE, ALB. -- A new multimillion dollar containment facility at Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada's (AAFC) Lethbridge Research Centre will, according to the announcement, dramatically expand Canada's capacity for leading-edge biocontrol...

Minnesota nutrition conference on livestock feeding set for Sept. 16-17.(Mill Market)(Brief Article)(Calendar)
August 4, 2003... ST. PAUL, MINN. -- The 64th annual Minnesota Nutrition Conference is scheduled Sept. 16-17 at the Holiday Inn St. Paul/East and will feature dairy, beef, swine and poultry nutrition. The conference is designed for nutritionists, industry...

AEM releases ag industry outlook.(Mill Market)( Association of Equipment Manufacturers )(Brief Article)
August 4, 2003... Modest gains in total 2003 sales of farm tractors in the U.S. and Canada are expected to be followed by stronger growth in 2004, according to the midyear State of the Ag Industry Outlook produced by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers...

AFIA symposium to examine industry issues.(Mill Market)(American Feed Industry Association)(Brief Article)
August 4, 2003... WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The American Feed Industry Assn. (AFIA) will hold the 33rd annual Liquid Feed Symposium Sept. 8-10 in Indianapolis, Ind. Sponsored by AFIA's liquid feed committee, the symposium's theme will be "Perfecting the Business...

OSHA extends poultry ergonomics comment period.(Mill Market)(Occupational Safety & Health Administration )(Brief Article)
August 4, 2003... WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) announced in the July 25 Federal Register a 45-day extension of the comment period on the agency's draft guidelines for preventing musculoskeletal disorders in the...

Ingredient market.(Illustration)
August 4, 2003... INGREDIENT MARKET The following prices, which include delivery, were obtained last week from feed and grain vendors in the U.S. and Canada. The prices represent current trading values, but are not guaranteed. The second column in the...

Near-record yield projections continue to sink soybean markets.(Grains And Ingredients)(Illustration)
August 4, 2003... Soybean futures plunged last week as excellent growing conditions continued to fuel projections of a large harvest. Nearby soybean futures started strong earlier in the week but crashed 14.75 cents/bu, last Tuesday ahead of Thursday's first...

Abounding bullishness provides strong support for beef markets.(Livestock And Poultry)(Illustration)(Industry Overview)
August 4, 2003... Beef packers began last week with checkbooks drawn and were aggressively buying cattle from Monday on, increasing their bids $2-4 to $80/cwt. at midweek and paying some $81 tickets last Thursday. Feedstuffs sources said the markets were a...

USPB, partners complete acquisition of beef business with pledge to lead: co-op may reopen membership.
August 11, 2003... U.S. Premium Beef (USPB) completed its acquisition of a majority interest in Farmland National Beef Co. last week in a deal in which USPB and two buy-up partners purchased the 71% of the company that was owned by Farmland Industries Inc. ...

Canada urged to act on U.S., New Zealand subsidies.
August 11, 2003... The Canadian dairy industry has asked the government to open talks with the U.S. and New Zealand on their farm subsidies as the first step toward a possible wide ranging challenge to those countries' farm programs before the World Trade...

Baytril hearing leaves paper trail for scholars.
August 11, 2003... WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Food & Drug Administration's hearing on its attempt to withdraw approval for Bayer Corp.'s fluoroquinolone-class antibiotic used in poultry is no small undertaking. Since it began nearly three years ago, FDA's...

Review finds antibiotic growth promotant benefits.
August 11, 2003... A group of human and veterinary microbiology experts studying the effects of the European Union's bans on antibiotic growth promoters has reported that these products indeed have important prophylactic activity in food animals. ...

Keeping U.S. border closed to Canada has down side.(World View)
August 11, 2003... The U.S. government, through at least the last five presidencies--three Republican and two Democrat--has championed the idea that there has to be a sound scientific justification before a country blocks imports of any agricultural product. ...

Firefighters battle Halifax grain elevator fire.(World View)(Brief Article)
August 11, 2003... Firefighters in the eastern Canadian city of Halifax, N.S., battled to contain a fire following an explosion in a waterfront elevator operated by Halifax Grain Elevator Ltd. last Thursday. The fire, which broke out in part of the elevator,...

Group calls for end to export subsidies.
August 11, 2003... As American and European officials were trading proposals last week on a compromise plan to reform trade rules governing agriculture, the world's largest consumer organization called for an end to export subsidies. In a letter to all 146...

FDA asked to clarify 'records, reporting' rule.
August 11, 2003... The National Grain & Feed Assn. (NGFA), in a letter to Dr. Clifford I. Johnson, director of the office of surveillance and compliance for the Food & Drug Administration's Center for Veterinary Medicine, has asked FDA to clarify its rules...

FDA to hold animal feed safety meeting.(Brief Article)
August 11, 2003... By a Feedstuffs Staff Editor The Food & Drug Administration announced it will hold a meeting to discuss the potential development of a comprehensive, risk-based animal feed safety system (AFSS) describing how animal feeds (individual...

Inside Washington.
August 11, 2003... WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The current border crisis between the U.S. and Canada is going to be uncommonly hard to resolve--a fact that will soon become obvious even if problems with U.S. beef exports to Japan and Korea are sorted out. The U.S....

Battle lines drawn over proposed antibiotic bills.
August 11, 2003... WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Senate and House bills that would ban most uses of antibiotics in livestock feed and water for disease prevention, growth and efficiency will pit major lobbying groups in Washington against each other. The goal of the...

Activists show hand as GM challenge proceeds.
August 11, 2003... WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. will take its challenge of the European Union's moratorium on approvals of genetically modified (GM) crops to the next step in the World Trade Organization's dispute process. On Aug. 7, the U.S. requested a...

Animal science.(Brief Article)
August 11, 2003... PHOENIX, ARIZ. -- The American Society of Animal Science announced its board of directors for 2003-04 during its annual meeting last month in Phoenix. The new president-elect is Dr. James Males, Oregon State University department of animal...

USDA eliminates most END quarantines.(Brief Article)
August 11, 2003... The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Aug. 4 that it has eliminated the last remaining areas quarantined for exotic Newcastle disease (END) in Arizona, Nevada and Texas and reduced the quarantine area in California. This action...

APHIS to require permits for PMICs.
August 11, 2003... WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) last week published an interim rule proposing to require permits in the future for plants genetically modified (GM) to express industrial...

Tyson making progress as one-point contact for proteins.(Financial Reports)
August 11, 2003... SPRINGDALE, ARK. -- Tyson Foods Inc. has reported decreased earnings for its third fiscal 2003 quarter and three quarters with increased sales in both reporting segments, with earnings off substantially in its chicken and prepared foods...

ConAgra authorizes dividend.(Financial Reports)(ConAgra Foods Inc.)(Brief Article)
August 11, 2003... OMAHA, NEB. -- The board of directors of ConAgra Foods Inc. has authorized a cash dividend of 24.75 cents per share on the company's common stock, payable Sept. 1 to holders of record Aug. 1, according to an announcement.

Cal-Maine attributes stronger egg pricing.(Financial Reports)(Brief Article)
August 11, 2003... JACKSON, MISS. -- Cal-Maine Foods Inc. has reported increased earnings and revenues for its fiscal 2003 fourth quarter and full year, attributing its results to stronger egg pricing in recent months. For its quarter ended May 31, Cal-Maine...

Tyson to acquire Choctaw Maid Farms.(Business Reports)(Tyson Foods Inc.)(Brief Article)
August 11, 2003... Tyson Foods Inc. has reported an agreement in which it will buy Choctaw Maid Farms Inc., a chicken producer with whom it has had a longtime supply partnership. The acquisition, which will be a $74 million cash deal, is scheduled to be...

Hormel acquires food supplement blender.(Business Report)(Hormel Foods Corp. has acquired Century Foods International)(Brief Article)
August 11, 2003... AUSTIN, MINN. -- Hormel Foods Corp. reported the acquisition of Century Foods International, a manufacturer of cheese products, dairy blends and proteins and other nutrition products. Hormel said the acquisition was a $115 million cash...

Stock summary.(Business Report)(stock priced of agribusiness, fertilizer and other companies)(Illustration)
August 11, 2003... STOCK SUMMARY This Last Week Week Year Aug. 6 July 30 Ago Feedstuffs-Nelson Stock Indexes Agribusiness 89.9 93.0 89.2 Baking...

U.S. dollar equivalencies, Aug. 7.(Business Report)(Brief Article)
August 11, 2003... U.S. DOLLAR EQUIVALENCIES, AUG. 7 Australian dollar 0.64790 Brazilian real 0.32927 British pound 1.60760 Canadian dollar 0.71332 Chinese yuan 0.12081 Euro 1.13510 Japanese yen 0.00834...

The Anderson's to purchase Agrico Canada.(Business Report)(Brief Article)
August 11, 2003... MAUMEE, OHIO -- The Anderson's Inc. announced July 31 its intent to purchase the shares of Agrico Canada Ltd. Agrico Canada is a privately held Canadian company that markets and distributes plant nutrients to independent dealers across...

Farmland plan provides higher recovery than expected.
August 11, 2003... Farmland Industries Inc., 14 months after it filed for bankruptcy protection and 75 years after it was founded, has submitted a plan that would permit the cooperative to emerge from bankruptcy, liquidate remaining assets and shut the doors. ...

Klanderman named president of Braes.(Keith D. Klanderman named president and chief executive of BFI (Braes Feed Ingredients) Worldwide)(Brief Article)
August 11, 2003... WHEELING, ILL. -- Braes Feed Ingredients Inc. (BFI) announced recently that Keith D. Klanderman has been named president and chief executive officer of BFI Worldwide. Prior to this position, Klanderman was executive vice president of sales...

Zinpro Corp.(Names In The News)(Michael J. Hlavaty joins company as central district manager)(Brief Article)
August 11, 2003... ZINPRO CORP., Eden Prairie, Minn. -- Michael J. Hlavaty has joined the company as central district manager. Hlavaty will be responsible for sales in the central district states of Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky.

Archer Daniels Midland Co.(Names In The News)(Greg Morris named global soybean manager for ADM Oilseeds Processing)(Brief Article)
August 11, 2003... ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND CO., Decatur, Ill. -- Greg Morris has been named global soybean manager for ADM Oilseeds Processing. Morris will be responsible for coordinating global cash soybean trading including operations in Europe, South America...

The Butler Co.(Names In The News)(promoted Shawn Ebert to credit administration supervisor)(Brief Article)
August 11, 2003... THE BUTLER CO., Dublin, Ohio -- Shawn Ebert has been promoted to credit administration supervisor. Ebert was most recently senior customer credit analyst-West.