Feedstuffs articles from August 2006

Feedstuffs archives from August 2006

Smithfield footstep grows.(Smithfield Foods Inc acquired ConAgra Foods Inc)
August 7, 2006... ADDING a big feather to its portfolio, Smithfield Foods Inc. announced last week an agreement in which Smithfield would acquire most of the refrigerated meats business of ConAgra Foods Inc.--a move that would make Smithfield, already the U.S....

Democrats reject tax reforms.(estate taxes)
August 7, 2006... IN a bitter showdown, Senate Democrats defeated--or at least stalled--a bill that would have raised the minimum wage rate and provided permanent estate tax breaks. The estate tax reforms in the so-called "trifecta" bill, which the House...

Pro-trade groups want TPA extension.(World Trade Organization Doha Development Round)(trade promotion authority)
August 7, 2006... PRO-TRADE U.S. organizations are asking Congress to act quickly to extend the authority President George Bush will need to negotiate new trade agreements as several new developments around the world mark a desperate attempt to restart the...

Netherlands finds low-path flu.(control of avian influenza)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... Authorities in the Netherlands culled 25,000 chickens last week at a farm infected with a low-pathogenic H7 strain of avian influenza and sealed off another 130 farms in the central region of Gelderse Vallei. The Dutch Agriculture Ministry...

Texas A&M agencies join forces.(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... The Texas A&M University system is seeking to become a national leader in bioenergy development with the announcement that the system's research agencies in agriculture and engineering--the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station and the Texas...

Indonesia to release bird flu genetic data.(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... Indonesia bowed to worldwide scientific pressure and, on Aug. 3, agreed to make its data on avian influenza publicly accessible, the Jakarta Post reported. Medical and veterinary pathologists who are working to stop the epidemic of the disease...

Smithfield cleared.(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... The European Commission last week cleared Smithfield Foods Inc.'s acquisition of the European meats business of Sara Lee Corp. The two companies announced in June that they had reached an agreement for the transaction, which they expect to...

Safety system.(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... A public meeting on a proposal by the Center for Veterinary Medicine to establish a national animal feed safety system (AFSS) will be held Sept. 12 in Rockville, Md. It will focus on the Food & Drug Administration's work in progress on a method...

Richard Gordon.(obituary)(Obituary)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... Richard Seymour Gordon, distinguished scientist and educator, died July 22 in Rockport, Mass. Gordon, 81, had a long and productive career as a research biochemist with Monsanto Co., starting in the Everett, Mass., research facility while still...

Cotton ruling.(NewsWatch)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... The first U.S. commodity program to be successfully challenged in the World Trade Organization, the "Step 2" cotton export program, officially ended Aug. 1. U.S. Trade Representative Susan Schwab said legislation "demonstrates the strong U.S....

Trade with Russia? Know when to fold'em.(Inside Washington)
August 7, 2006... IF there is one thing that U.S. commodity groups have learned about negotiating trade agreements it is this: do it right the first time. Don't try to do a deal then try to fix it latex, said Greg Doud of the National Cattlemen's Beef Assn....

EU to cut salmonella rate.(control of salmonella)
August 7, 2006... THE European Commission said Aug. 2 it has approved two new regulations aimed at cutting the incidence of salmonella in the 25-nation bloc's poultry flock to below 2%. One regulation sets national targets for cutting the incidence of the...

DeLauro wants ban on gas packaging.(News)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... A BILL that would prohibit a new "modified atmosphere packaging" of meat--a practice that injects gases, including carbon monoxide, into case-ready meat packages to maintain the fresh, red color D has been introduced by Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D.,...

World asks for animal ID.(News)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... SUPPLY chain managers worldwide are beginning to ask for animal traceability, and the Australian National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) is doing just that, according to Bill Bray, president of the Cattle Council of Australia (CCA). ...

Nebraska promotes 'Locate in 48'.(News)
August 7, 2006... NEBRASKA Agriculture Director Greg Ibach has launched two new activities as part of the state's participation in the U.S. National Animal Identification System (NAIS): an educational campaign called "Locate In 48" and a pilot project to tag and...

OIE designates reference lab.(World Organization for Animal Health)(Canadian Science Centre for Human and Animal Health)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... THE Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced July 31 that its National Centre for Foreign Animal Disease (NCFAD) in Winnipeg, Man., has been designated as a Reference Laboratory for avian influenza and bovine spongiform encephalopathy...

FDA sets 2007 ADUFA fees.(Food And Drug Administration announced the rates and payment of animal drugs )(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... THE Food & Drug Administration announced the rates and payment procedures for fiscal year 2007 animal drug user fees allowable under the Animal Drug User Fee Act of 2003 (ADUFA). For fiscal 2007, the animal drug user fee rates are: $168,600...

DNA ID.(IdentiGEN Ltd announced the formation of IdentiGEN North America Inc)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... IdentiGEN Ltd., a leading provider of DNA-based identification solutions for the agriculture and food industries in Europe, announced the formation of IdentiGEN North America Inc. to commercialize its TraceBack DNA tracing system in North...

RFID ID.(radio frequency identification)(Digital Angel Corp has been approved by the Department of Agriculture)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... Digital Angel Corp., a company involved in accurate and rapid identification, location, tracking and condition monitoring of high-value assets, reported that its electronic radio frequency identification (RFID) livestock tagging technology has...

CattleLog ID.(In 60 seconds)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... eMerge Interactive Inc. has released CattleLog Verification Services, a comprehensive effort designed for cattle producers wanting to age and source verify cattle and otherwise qualify them for branded and other value-added programs, including...

Pfizer ID.(Pfizer Animal Health teamed up with AglnfoLink)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... Pfizer Animal Health has teamed up with AglnfoLink to allow its customers who precondition calves in its SelectVAC program to age and source verify calves for buyers, including buyers needing such information for export programs, according to...

ID expo.(In 60 seconds)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns will keynote the 2006 edition of the annual ID/INFO EXPO, which will include more than 50 presentations and a trade show related to the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) and animal identification...

Peru, Vietnam deals advance.(votes in the Senate Finance Committee)
August 7, 2006... U.S. trade deals with Vietnam and Peru moved a step closer to completion last week with favorable votes in the Senate Finance Committee. U.S. agricultural exporters are seeking the agreements. While the House Ways & Means Committee has...

National acquires Vintage.(National Beef Packing Co acquired Vintage Foods Ltd)
August 7, 2006... ADDING to its line of natural beef, National Beef Packing Co. and its western subsidiary, National Beef California, announced last week the acquisition of Vintage Foods Ltd., a natural beef production system based in Los Angeles, Cal. ...

ABS Global.(appointments)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... ABS GLOBAL, DeForest, Wis.-- Kelly Driver has been named Cornerstone specialist. Driver will be responsible for developing and identifying potential new herds while maintaining a relationship with current participating herds. She will continue...

Dean Foods Co.(appointment of Timothy A. Smith as vice president)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... DEAN FOODS CO., Dallas, Texas--Timothy A. Smith has been appointed vice president and treasurer. Smith will be responsible for treasury and corporate finance activities, including maintaining and managing existing banking relationships, leading...

Farms Technology LLC.(appointments)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... FARMS TECHNOLOGY LLC, Overland Park, Kan. Kevin Heikes has been appointed director of operations. Heikes will be responsible for day-to-day operations, including management of the Dynamic Pricing Platform software. He was previously with...

Farr Air Pollution Control.(appointments)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... FARR AIR POLLUTION CONTROL, Jonesboro, Ark. -- AI Baker has been named aftermarket HemiPleat product manager. Baker was most recently sales manager. John Dauber has been promoted to North American sales manager. Dauber will be responsible...

John Deere Risk Protection Inc.(appointments)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... JOHN DEERE RISK PROTECTION INC., Johnston, Iowa--Don Preusser has been named chief executive officer of Risk Protection and vice president of John Deere Credit. Preusser will be responsible for crop insurance operations. He was previously with...

Newsham Genetics LC.(Names in the News)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... NEWSHAM GENETICS LC, West Des Moines, Iowa--Dr. Dave Baum has joined the company as vice president of health. Baum will be in charge of managing the biosecurity protocols of the high-health nucleus, multiplication and boar stud system,...

The PMT Group.(appointments)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... THE PMT GROUP, Kitchener, Ont. -- Rob Foreman has joined the company as manager of nutritional services. Foreman will be responsible for technical nutrition support, technical sales, quality assurance programs and new product development.

Terra Industries Inc.(appointments)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... TERRA INDUSTRIES INC., Sioux City, Iowa--Douglas M. Stone has been promoted to vice president, corporate development and strategic planning. Stone will be responsible for identifying, evaluating and developing new projects and strategic...

Vita Plus Corp.(appointments)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... VITA PLUS CORP., Madison, Wis.--Matthew Jorgensen has joined the company as assistant manager for the Loyal location. Jorgensen was previously with the Clark County University of Wisconsin-Extension. Ron Patterson has joined the company as...

Zinpro Corp.(appointments)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... ZINPRO CORP., Eden Prairie, Minn.--Mary Hansen has joined the company as regulatory manager. Hansen will be responsible for developing and maintaining product registration documents and coordinating with regulatory officials and agencies to...

Art's-Way president.(appointment of Michael B. Hilderbrand as a president and chief executive officer)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... Art's-Way president: Armstrong, Iowa-based Art's-Way Manufacturing Co. has named Michael B. Hilderbrand as president and chief executive officer. Hilderbrand has more than 25 years of diverse business management experience, including 10 years...

ATI Farms.(Avian Technology International LLC)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... ATI Farms: Avian Technology International LLC has created subsidiary ATI Farms LLC to meet and expand the company's need for hatching eggs, which it distributes throughout the world. "The establishment of ATI Farms continues to allow us to keep...

ADM Grain Group.(appointments)(Archer Daniels Midland Co)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... ADM Grain Group: Archer Daniels Midland Co. (ADM) announced last week that Matthew Jansen has been named president of the Grain Group. He will have management responsibilities for the group, which includes ADM's domestic and export grain...

ADM Alliance.(Archer Daniels Midland Co )(appointment of Terry Myers as a president)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... ADM Alliance: Archer Daniels Midland Co. (ADM) announced that Terry Myers has been named president of ADM Alliance Nutrition Inc. Myers joined ADM in 2001 during the Consolidated Nutrition acquisition. He most recently served as vice president...

Increased yeast.(In 60 seconds)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... Increased yeast: In order to keep up with the growing global demand for its products, Alltech announced July 28 the expansion of its yeast factory in Brazil. Alltech Sac Pedro do Ivai has expanded to include a third spray dryer, which will...

Tyson reports loss but improving results.(Financial Reports)
August 7, 2006... TYSON Foods Inc. last week reported a loss for its third fiscal 2006 period, its second consecutive quarterly loss, due largely to continued struggles in its beef and chicken businesses but said both segments are improving. For its quarter...

Pilgrim's reports loss for quarter.(Financial Reports)
August 7, 2006... Pilgrim's Pride Corp., the second-largest chicken integrator in the U.S., has reported a loss for its fiscal 2006 third quarter, following a loss for its second quarter, citing pricing weakness due to "lingering effects of the decreased export...

ADM quarterly earnings double.(Financial Reports)
August 7, 2006... Archer Daniels Midland Co. (ADM) reported net earnings for its fourth quarter that more than doubled last year, while annual earnings increased 26% and marked its second consecutive year of record earnings. For its quarter ended June 30,...

Poultry industry must partner with researchers.(reports on poultry industry)
August 7, 2006... CHICKEN consumption, based on the retail weight series, surpassed beef and became the most-consumed meat in the U.S. in 1992, and chicken consumption, based on the boneless equivalent series, is poised to become the most-consumed meat in the...

PSA notes 'profound' benefits.(Poultry Science Association)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... AN important role of the Poultry Science Assn. (PSA) is to promote the discovery of knowledge generated in poultry research, but the benefits of the effort for both the commercial industry and consumer--while "many, varied and profound"--have...

Raising Cane's raises growth.(Poultry)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... THE continuing popularity of chicken fingers and wings has prompted another chicken restaurant system--Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers--to begin its second consecutive double-in-size expansion. The company expanded from 24 stores 18 months...

Lee to sell Michael.(MICHAEL Foods Inc merges with Thomas H. Lee Partners)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... MICHAEL Foods Inc., the fourth-largest commercial egg producer in the U.S. and largest egg further processor, has been put on the market by equity investor Thomas H. Lee Partners, according to published reports. Lee acquired the company...

AEB generates $6 for every $1.(American Egg Board)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... FOR a dime, it's quite the investment. The American Egg Board (AEB) reported that it has contracted with Cornell University to analyze the market impact of the board's generic advertising work to determine net economic benefits to producers...

Wear flip-flops; eat organic.(Loos Tales)
August 7, 2006... We live in a nation that quite simply takes every single thing for granted. Many people, myself included, believe you can tell a lot about a person by looking at the shoes they wear. Obviously, shoes tell a lot about a person's general...

Organic food is much like a Humvee.(Letter to the editor)
August 7, 2006... ORGANIC food consumers are as careless of the environment as the drivers piloting those massive Humvees around our city streets. Both are wasting money and natural resources to gain snob appeal--with no other benefits. Almost everyone...

Pellet quality factors affect performance.(Poultry Science Associations)(modified pellet durability index)
August 7, 2006... MOST broiler feed produced in the U.S. is fed in a pelleted form, so it stands to reason that pellet quality should be examined from time to time. At the 2006 Poultry Science Assn. annual meeting, held July 16-19 in Edmonton, Alb.,...

Lactose may increase bodyweight of turkeys.(Bottom Line)
August 7, 2006... AVIAN species lack endogenous lactase and, therefore, cannot digest lactose. Any lactose poultry consume is available for digestion by intestinal microorganisms. Studies have shown that lactose is responsible for the proliferation of...

Turn manure into energy.(Environmental Information Center)
August 7, 2006... As livestock producers seek safer and more efficient, sustainable ways to deal with manure, anaerobic digestion might be the answer. The University of Florida Dairy Research Unit in Hague operates an anaerobic digester, treating manure and...

Closed system handles mortalities.(Facilities)
August 7, 2006... IN looking for a better way to handle mortalities from its 50,000-sow operation, Puratone Corp. engineers came up with an enclosed system that turns mortalities into compost in 4-14 days. The system, marketed as Biovator, worked so well...

Kuhn Knight begins expansion.(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... KUHN Knight Inc. has broken ground on a 78,000 sq. ft. building expansion, which should be completed by the end of the year, at its headquarters in Brodhead, Wis. The company said the expansion will improve manufacturing efficiency and...

Grant advances post-harvest center.(Facilities)
August 7, 2006... THE University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has received $3.2 million for the planning and design of its Integrated Post-Harvest Processing Center. Illinois Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich announced the funding, which comes as part of the...

Minnesota plant.(In 60 seconds)(Advanced BioEnergy LLC )(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... Minnesota plant: Advanced BioEnergy LLC Announced plans to build a $160 million, 100 million-gallon ethanol plant near Northfield, Minn. Advanced BioEnergy, now based in Minneapolis, Minn., is currently developing ethanol facilities in Nebraska...

Soybean analysis.(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... Soybean analysis: DuPont, through its subsidiary Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc., will enable growers to access a comprehensive analysis of the protein and oil levels of its soybean varieties. DuPont said the Pioneer IndustrySelect program...

Turkey feeders.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Chore-Time Poultry Production Systems )(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... Chore-Time Poultry Production Systems of Milford, Ind., has introduced Model ATF and Model ATF PLUS Turkey Feeders with a new Feed Level Cone designed to enhance their performance. The cone is made from a green heavy-duty plastic with embedded...

Overload devices.(Facilities: New Equipment)
August 7, 2006... Emerson Power Transmission, Ithaca, N.Y., has introduced three new products: Browning Torq/Pro X and Torq/Pro Z torque overload devices and Browning Axial Gard linear overload device. The Torq/Pro X features a patent-pending ball and pocket...

Box spreaders.(Facilities: New Equipment)
August 7, 2006... Kuhn Knight Inc. of Brodhead, Wis., has introduced its new 1212, 1215, 1219, 1224 and 1230 EasySpread box spreader models designed to haul and spread solid material from small dairies and stables, including gutter manure, yard scrapings and...

Moisture sensor for forage harvester.(product introduction)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... John Deere of Lenexa, Kan., has introduced its HarvestLab moisture sensor for self-propelled forage harvesters. The high-accuracy, on-board sensor uses near-infrared technology to provide a moisture reading of a crop being harvested in the...

Welder/generators.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... Miller Electric Manufacturing Co. of Appleton, Wis., announced that its Bobcat and Trailblazer gas-powered welder/generators are now available with 23 hp Kohler and 22 hp Robin engine options, providing stronger welding output for running...

Level measurement system.(product introduction)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... Monitor Technologies LLC of Elbrum, Ill., has introduced its Flexar guided wave radar level measurement system for virtually any powder and bulk solids continuous level application. The Flexar sensor uses time domain reflectometry technology....

Emulsion product.(Facilities: New Equipment)
August 7, 2006... Midwest Industrial Supply Inc. of Canton, Ohio, has introduced Road Oyl, a resin-modified emulsion product for controlling dust and erosion on unpaved roadways, construction sites, haul roads, mine tailings, stockpiles, ash ponds, walking paths...

Pest repellant.(Facilities: New Equipment)
August 7, 2006... Bird-X Inc. of Chicago, Ill., announced that its YardGard pest animal repeller deters raccoons, dogs, cats, deer and more with harmless ultrasonic waves. The electronic control device protects up to 4,000 sq. ft from pest damage in such places...

Angled shelf cart.(Facilities: New Equipment)
August 7, 2006... Eagle MHC of Clayton, Del., announced its angled shelf carts designed to maximize product visibility and ergonomic advantage while adding ease and flexibility to manufacturing, assembly and material handling operations. Each angled shelf cart...

North Carolina rejects waste control proposals.(Hog Industry INSIDER)
August 7, 2006... THE North Carolina General Assembly adjourned its session without passing a proposal that would have provided state incentives for "early adopters" of new hog waste management systems. The pork industry backed alternative legislation, which...

Railroads respond to peak season.
August 7, 2006... THE Surface Transportation Board (STB) has published responses from the Class I railroads on their plans for the upcoming "peak season," which coincides with the fall harvest rush. STB chairman W. Douglas Buttrey said information in the...

Ingredient market.(Statistical table)
August 7, 2006... INGREDIENT MARKET The following prices, which include delivery, were obtained Aug. 2 from feed and grain vendors in the U.S. and Canada. The prices represent current trading values, but are not guaranteed. The second column shows...

Chicken outlook turns to red.(Livestock/Poultry)
August 7, 2006... THE chicken markets were mostly unchanged last week but were hardly steady as the Midwest remained extraordinarily hot and the scorching weather that crossed the midwestern U.S. had reached the eastern U.S., wilting back interest in buying and...

Cattle markets.(In 60 seconds)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... Cattle markets: The cattle markets were not yet established through Friday morning last week as feeders and packers were again waiting each other out. Feeders had no reason to sell--with beef prices firmer and packers short bought--and plants...

Cattle run.(In 60 seconds)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... Cattle run: The cattle run for the first four days of last week was 438,000 head, down fully 12% from the first four days the week before. Analysts said this would make beef supplies thin this week--raising beef prices to where packers will be...

Hog markets.(In 60 seconds)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... Hog markets: The hog markets increased $2.66-5.96 last week to $66.76-69.43/ cwt., lean carcass basis, last Thursday, equivalent to a $49-51 live cash hog market and unchanged from last year. As in the cattle pits, hog futures struggled all...

Dairy markets.(prices and rates of dairy products)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... Dairy markets: Butter and cheese prices rallied strongly last week, butter increasing fully 5 cents to $1.26/lb. last Thursday, barrel cheese increasing 4 cents to $1.16 and blocks increasing 3.5 cents to $1.195. Analysts noted that seasonal...

Dairy deaths.(In 60 seconds)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... Dairy deaths: California's desert-based dairies have been pounded by several weeks of triple-digit heat, with large numbers of cows dying in the hot weather and productivity being dramatically shot, according to Jerry Dryer, whose reports are...

Markets a mixed bag.(Grains/Ingredients)
August 7, 2006... CORN and soybean markets were mixed last week, with crop ratings declining for the fifth week in a row but with improved weather helping to keep a lid on gains. Fairly widespread rain and cooler temperatures dominated the middle of last...

CFTC urged to increase transparency.(Commodity Futures Trading Commission)
August 7, 2006... THE National Grain & Feed Assn. (NGFA) last week renewed its call on the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to increase the transparency in its reports of futures market trading activity by creating a separate category for...

Eggs, milk cut back.(National Milk Producers Federation)
August 14, 2006... A PROPOSAL to "update" food packages for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Women, Infants & Children (WIC) food program to improve participants' health and nutrition recommends that the program cut back on eggs and milk and include...

Site for national research lab sought.(National Environmental Policy Act)
August 14, 2006... A TOTAL of 18 sites will be investigated in competition for the new National Bio & Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) to research disease threats to animals and humans. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which will build the massive new...

U.S. to review duty-free status under GSP program.(Generalized System of Preferences)
August 14, 2006... THE stakes will be high for some major trading partners like Russia, Brazil and India as the U.S. government continues its first major review of the U.S. Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) in 20 years. U.S. Trade Representative Susan...

Feed recalls ongoing.(News Watch)
August 14, 2006... In its weekly enforcement reports, the Food & Drug Administration disclosed that several feed companies have recalled dairy feed that contained H.J. Baker & Bros. recalled Pro-Lak product (Foodstuffs, June 26). Notably, Vita Plus Corp. recalled...

Migratory bird monitoring expanded.(highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza)(Brief article)
August 14, 2006... Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns and Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne announced Aug. 9 that their departments are expanding wild bird monitoring for highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza (HPAI) beyond Alaska through cooperative agreements...

Manitoba BSE investigation completed.(investigation of the case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy )(Brief article)
August 14, 2006... The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced last week that it concluded its epidemiological investigation of the case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) confirmed July 3 in a 16-year-old cow from Manitoba (Foodstuffs, July 10)....

Nanotech task force formed.(National Nanotechnology Initiative)(Brief article)
August 14, 2006... The Food & Drug Administration announced the formation of an internal FDA Nanotechnology Task Force charged with determining regulatory approaches that encourage the continued development of innovative, safe and effective FDA-regulated products...