Feedstuffs articles from February 2006

Feedstuffs archives from February 2006

WTO talks wrap up on higher note.(News)
February 6, 2006... TOP negotiators from 30 governments wrapped up closed-door talks early last week with what, to some industry observers, will be a surprising level of optimism on prospects for a World Trade Organization deal this year. Negotiators held...

OIG examines BSE safety net.(News)
February 6, 2006... ANEW, 130-page report unveiled Feb. 2 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Inspector General addresses improvements the agency needs to make to the nation's bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) safeguards. The report identified...

Cellulosic ethanol gets nudge.(News)
February 6, 2006... THE push to expand the use of ethanol and other renewable fuels received a nudge during President George Bush's State of the Union speech last week, when he announced the Advanced Energy Initiative that will provide a boost in research to...

Mexico opens market.(Market News)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... Mexico announced Feb. 1 that it will open its border to bone-in beef from animals younger than 30 months from the U.S. and Canada. The move is a key step in normalizing beef trade after discoveries of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in...

EPA agreements.(Market News)(Environmental Protection Agency )(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... The Environmental Protection Agency approved consent agreements protecting animal feeding operations from EPA enforcement actions for past air emissions violations, as well as for violations that might occur over the next four years. EPA will...

FTAs troll for markets.(Inside Washington)(free trade agreement)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... NEWS that the U.S. and South Korea will begin talks on a free trade agreement (FTA) was greeted by cautious optimism last week. The potential for new market access was tempered by the difficulty in fully restoring beef trade with Korea. ...

Peru FTA a 'model'.(Inside Washington)(Free Trade Agreements)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... The new U.S. and Peru FTA is being called "a grand slam" for meat exporters. Why? Because it "is a state-of-the-art agreement" and one that National Pork Producers Council trade guru Nick Giordano would like to see as a model for future...

Holding ground on CAFTA.(Inside Washington)(Central American-Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... It was something of a surprise earlier this month when Grassley urged caution on implementation of the hard-won Central American-Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR). He wants to put it on hold until a controversy over meat...

First plant-made vaccine approved.(News)
February 6, 2006... DOW AgroSciences LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Co., announced that it has received the world's first regulatory approval for a plant-made vaccine from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Center for Veterinary Biologics...

AWB scandal seeps into Senate.(News)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... A BURGEONING scandal concerning kickbacks AWB Ltd. paid to Saddam Hussein's regime in Iraq during the U.N. Oil for Food program prompted Sen. Norm Coleman (R., Minn.) to request meetings with both the former and current Australian ambassadors...

Japan hears tough talk.(News)
February 6, 2006... MEMBERS of Japan's Diet, the nation's legislative body, heard some tough talk last week in Washington, D.C., during a call on House Agriculture Committee chairman Bob Goodlatte (R., Va.). Goodlatte offered no apology for the U.S. shipping...

LOL acquires all of Moark.(Business)
February 6, 2006... LAND O'Lakes Inc. (LOL) has purchased the shares in Moark LLC that it did not own, increasing its stake in the company from 57.5 to 100% and making LOL the third-largest egg producer in the U.S. In a filing with the Securities & Exchange...

Pfizer sales for animal health up.(Financial Reports)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... Pfizer Inc. reported that sales for its animal health business, Pfizer Animal Health, were $347 million in the U.S. and $630 million internationally in the 2005 fourth quarter, compared with $335 million and $566 million in 2004. Pfizer...

CHS makes huge increase in energy sales.(Financial Reports)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... CHS Inc. has reported substantially higher income for its first fiscal 2006 period, attributing performance to record earnings from its energy operations, led by its refined fuels, and from its agriculture business segment that includes...

Cargill earnings increase 19%.(Financial Reports)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... Cargill has reported net earnings of $495 million for its 2006 second quarter ended Nov. 30, 2005, up 19% from $415 million in the same period last year. Results exclude a $597 million non-cash net gain realized in last year's second quarter...

Elanco sales up.(Financial Reports)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... Eli Lilly & Co. reported that sales for its animal health business. Elanco Animal Health. were $251.4 million for the 2005 fourth quarter--flat on the year before--and $863.7 million for the full year compared with $794.6 million in 2004. ...

Schering-Plough.(Dividends)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... Schering-Plough: The board of directors of Schering-Plough Corp. has authorized a regular quarterly cash dividend of 5.5 cents per share en the company's common stock. payable Feb. 28 to holders of record Feb. 3. The board also declared a...

Sanderson Farms.(Dividends)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... Sanderson Farms: The board of directors of Sanderson Farms Inc. has approved a quarterly cash dividend of 12 cents per share on the company's common stock, payable Feb. 21 to holders of record Feb. 7.

Filozoo sale.(In 60 seconds)(Adisseo Filozoo)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... Filozoo sale: InVivo, one of France's largest cooperative groups with 2.9 billion [euro] in sales, is reinforcing its position in the European animal feed sector through the acquisition of Italy-based Adisseo Filozoo, an Adisseo Group...

Sales partner.(James Farrell and Co.)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... Sales partner: Chr. Hansen announced that James Farrell & Co., Seattle, Wash., has been appointed sales and marketing distributor for Chr. Hansen's Animal Health & Nutrition products in Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Nevada, Montana,...

Dakota processes.(Dakota Turkey Growers LLC)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... Dakota processes: Dakota Turkey Growers LLC, a new turkey processor in Huron, S.D., that began operations in December, expects to process 14,000 turkeys per day later this month, according to marketing and sales manager Rebecca Rodgers. Dakota...

Newsham names.(In 60 seconds)(Appointment of Brent Mitchell and Mark Weaver as co-chief executive officers)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... Newsham names: Newsham Genetics has named Brent Mitchell (right) and Mark Weaver (left) as co-chief executive officers. Mitchell was previously chief operating officer. Weaver was vice president for health and technical services. Their...

Smithfield expands.(In 60 seconds)(Smithfield Foods Inc. acquires ConAgra Foods Inc.)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... Smithfield expands: Smithfield Foods Inc. has reached definitive terms to acquire the Cook's ham operations of ConAgra Foods Inc. in a transaction expected to be completed by the end of April, an announcement said. Cook's, with plants in...

Michael's president.(In 60 seconds)(Appointment of J.D.Clarkson as president)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... Michael's president: Michael Foods Inc. has named J.D. Clarkson as president, succeeding Gregg Ostrander, who remains chair and chief executive officer, an announcement said. Clarkson has served in a number of positions since joining Michael in...

Swift cites challenging market.(Business)(Swift and Co.)
February 6, 2006... Swift & Co. reported lower operating results across all business segments for its second fiscal 2006 period and six months, saying increased pricing in its Australian and U.S. beef segments and increased volume in its U.S. pork segment were...

Stock summary.(Business)(Illustration)
February 6, 2006... Stock Summary This Last Feedstuffs-Nelson Week Week Year Stock Indexes Feb. 1 Jan. 25 Ago Agribusiness 129.6 127.5 132.0 Baking...

eMerge reports placement to fund operations in 2006.(Business)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... EMERGE Interactive Inc. has reported an agreement for the placement of common stock and warrants with an Investor to raise $3.2 million to finance operations through this year. The transaction increases the company's working capital and...

ABS global.(appointment of Robert Fitzsimmons as area sales manager)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... ABS GLOBAL, DeForest, Wis. -- Robert Fitzsimmons has joined the company as area sales manager in Vermont. Fitzsimmons will develop business in Vermont through direct sales. He was previously with Carrousel Farms.

Alltech.(Names in the News)(appointment of Dr. Tyler Bramble as regional manager)(appointment of Matt Case as marketing coordinator)(appointment of Tina Richards as territory sales manager)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... ALLTECH, Lexington, Ky. -- Dr. Tyler Bramble has been named regional manager for the Missouri region, including Arkansas, Kansas and Missouri. He most recently was in the New England office. Matt Case has joined the company as territory...

Brock Grain Systems.(appointment of Al Arndt as district sales manager)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... BROCK GRAIN SYSTEMS, Milford, Ind. -- Al Arndt has been named district sales manager. Arndt will be responsible for grain storage, handling and conditioning dealer accounts in South Dakota and Nebraska.

California Dairy Research Foundation.(appointment of Denise Mullinax as assistant director)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... CALIFORNIA DAIRY RESEARCH FOUNDATION, Davis, Cal. -- Denise Mullinax has joined the foundation as assistant director of the California Dairy Quality Assurance Program (CDQAP). Mullinax will develop and deliver curriculum, conduct needs...

Solvay Chemicals Inc.(appointment of James Daly as vice president)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... SOLVAY CHEMICALS INC., Houston, Texas -- James Daly has been named vice president, Peroxygens. Daly most recently worked at the Deer Park, Texas, plant.

Texas Cattle Feeders Assn.(appointment of Josh Winegarner as affairs director)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... TEXAS CATTLE FEEDERS ASSN., Amarillo, Texas -- Josh Winegarner has joined the organization as government affairs director.

Egg production should match demand period.(Poultry)
February 6, 2006... EGG producers should spring back. This was a clear message delivered to egg producers attending the board of directors meeting of the United Egg Producers (UEP) two weeks ago as UEP senior vice president Gene Gregory outlined how producers...

Study connects eggs to weight loss.(Poultry)
February 6, 2006... EATING eggs at breakfast can reduce caloric intake and hunger at lunchtime and throughout the day, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition. The study compared effects on hunger of two identical...

UEP approves motions on avian influenza.(Poultry)(United Egg Producers)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... THE board of directors of the United Egg Producers (UEP), at its meeting in Atlanta, Ga., approved two motions related to avian influenza. The first instructed staff to survey all members to determine the extent to which flocks are being...

Get out the battle armor.(Loos Tales)
February 6, 2006... IT may seem difficult to decide which battles are worth fighting and which we should just let slip past our radar, but there happens to be an issue brewing that should entice rational food producers of all types to take up arms. While I'm...

Immigration reform deserves attention now.(Editorial)(Editorial)
February 6, 2006... WHEN Congress reconvenes in February, one of the more critical topics of discussion for agriculture will be that of immigration reform. A bill the House passed in late 2005 has the agricultural community concerned about what the future may...

Blackhead control in poultry updated.(Research)
February 6, 2006... UNTIL the discovery of highly effective drugs in the 1960s, histomoniasis (blackhead) was a leading cause of mortality in turkeys. After dimetridazole and ipropran (nitroimidazole compounds) came into common use and outbreaks could be...

Poultry forum discussed.(Bottom Line)
February 6, 2006... THE International Poultry Scientific Forum was held Jan. 23-24 in Atlanta, Ga. The Southern Poultry Science Society, the Southern Conference of Avian Diseases and the U.S. Poultry & Egg Assn. sponsored this scientific meeting. Two hundred...

Poultry column marks decade of many topics.(Special Report: Decade of Bottom Line)
February 6, 2006... IN 1977, Feedstuffs introduced the Bottom Line of Nutrition series of columns in which practicing nutrition consultants would review research and apply those findings to real-world situations. In 1988, the 10-year anniversary of the Bottom...

Cargill, Iowa agree on packer ownership.(Hog Industry INSIDER)(Cargill Inc.)
February 6, 2006... THE Iowa Attorney General's (AG) office and Cargill have reached an agreement concerning the state's ban on packer ownership of livestock. While it appears that Cargill got a better deal than Smithfield Foods did, it's clear that vertical...

Europe faces new dioxin scare.(News)
February 6, 2006... EUROPEAN authorities shut down several-hundred hog and poultry farms in Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany last week after Dutch officials reported finding elevated dioxin levels in pork fat. By midweek, authorities had culled hogs in the...

New Canadian government to be sworn in.(News)
February 6, 2006... THE new Conservative government led by incoming Prime Minister Stephen Harper will be sworn in Feb. 6 in a ceremony in Ottawa, Ont. In advance of the ceremony, rumors were flying in Ottawa over who would get the post of agriculture minister...

Digi-Star sold to management.(News)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... MEMBERS of Digi-Star LLC's management team, as well as investors Capital for Business Inc. and Northstar Capital LLC, have acquired Digi-Star from JSI Industries (formerly J-Star Industries), according to an announcement. Digi-Star is one...

Canadian grain stocks heavy.(News)
February 6, 2006... YEAR-end stocks of Canadian grains and oilseeds were above 10-year average levels, Statistics Canada reported Feb. 1. The heavy commercial and on-farm inventories held Dec. 31, 2005, reflect a good crop and strong currency, the government...

Future of ethanol starts now.(Facilities)
February 6, 2006... THE future of high-tech animal feeds will take shape next month with the expected groundbreaking of Renessen's corn fractionation pilot plant near Eddyville, Iowa. Renessen, a joint venture Cargill and Monsanto formed in 1999 to advance...

Study confirms positive ethanol energy balance.(Facilities)
February 6, 2006... NEW research reinforces what the ethanol industry has stood firmly by, even in the face of criticism: Ethanol has a clearly positive energy balance and offers important benefits for the environment The study, conducted by six researchers...

Pilgrim's building feed mill in Natchitoches.(Facilities: News)
February 6, 2006... CONSTRUCTION is underway at a new Pilgrim's Pride Corp. feed mill in Natchitoches, La., that is replacing an older and obsolete facility in Many, La. The company said the new mill should be running by the spring of 2007 and will employ 30...

Defense grants West Central $3.3m.(Facilities: News)
February 6, 2006... WEST Central Cooperative and General Atomics will receive a $3.3 million research grant from the Department of Defense to explore the possibility of using biodiesel to dissolve waste plastics. Such waste plastics are generated at the...

City looking to annex dairy.(Facilities: News)
February 6, 2006... THE City of Claremont, Minn., is considering annexing land on which a 2,140-cow dairy farm would be built. City council members, in their Jan. 25 meeting, agreed to a study on the possible annexation of the land where the proposed "Ripley...

Original investors buy Roto-Mix.(Facilities: News)( Roto-Mix LLC )(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... THE Roto-Mix division of JSI Industries Inc. has been re-acquired by the original investors who founded the company in 1984, according to an announcement. Roto-Mix manufactures feed mixing equipment for the beef and dairy cattle industries...

Vertical mixer.(Facilities: New Equipment)(products)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... Kuhn Knight Inc. of Brodhead, Wis., has introduced the new 5173, 5185 and 51100 Vertical Maxx mixer models--the newest twin-auger vertical mixers designed for commercial dairies, with enhancements to improve mixing and discharge performance....

Tunnel doors.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Aerotech Inc. introduces Tunnel doors )(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... Aerotech, A Munters Co., of Mason, Mich., introduced its newest inlets, the Tunnel Doors. The Aerotech Tunnel Door is designed to increase building productivity. Features include a triple-insulated door to assure maximum energy savings, a...

Head assembly.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Extru-Tech Inc introduces head assembly)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... Extru-Tech of Sabetha, Kan., has introduced its new High Capacity Final Head Assembly to increase the production capacity of current Model E750 Extruders without replacing the entire barrel or extruder unit itself. The new head assembly has...

Vibratory feeder.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Eriez Magnetics Inc introduces feeder)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... Eriez Magnetics of Erie, Pa., has introduced its Model 6C Vibratory Feeder. The economical feeder is ideal for small trays up to 80 sq. in. and capacities up to 1,600 lb. per hour (based on dry sand at 100 lb./cu. ft.). Eriez said this model is...

Cool cabinet.(Facilities: New Equipment)(product introduction of Veba MediTemp)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... Veba MediTemp of Uden, Netherlands, announced a new artificial insemination (AI) cool cabinet, which combines the qualities of the company's cool box with the latest developments and technical insights. The new AI cabinet has a capacity of no...

Screener.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Rotex Inc introduces screeners)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... Rotex Inc. of Cincinnati, Ohio, announced that Aspiration Doors have been added as an available option to its MEGATEX Screener to remove unwanted, lightweight particles that are approximately the same size as the final product. The new doors...

Vortex fan.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Aerotech Inc. introduces )(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... Aerotech additionally has introduced the Vortex 55, its newest model in the Vortex fiberglass fan line. The fan features a cast aluminum airfoil propeller, streamlined fiberglass housing, an innovative PVC shutter design, counterweighted...

Water system.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Aerotech Inc introduces pure water system)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... Aerotech has also introduced the clearadvantage pure water system. Clearadvantage uses the safest, most efficient, chemical-free water purification technology available (ozone). Pure oxygenated water can improve livestock health and feed...

Product brochure.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... Emerson Power Transmission of Maysville, Ky., has released a new 12-page brochure featuring bearings and power transmission products designed for aggregate industry applications. The brochure highlights company patents and design innovations...

Fiberglass fan.(Facilities: New Equipment)(American Coolair Corp. introduces fiberglass fans)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... American Coolair of Jacksonville, Fla., announced that it now offers two new fiberglass fans: the FGBR52 and the FGBC52. Both models feature new blade assemblies--the FGBR52 in stainless steel and the FGBC52 in cast aluminum. The drive assembly...

Cartridge filters.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Donaldson Torit introduces cartridge filters)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... Donaldson Torit of Minneapolis, Minn., announced its Ultra-Web nanofiber cartridge filters that filter even submicron dust at higher MERV 13 efficiency levels and reduce emissions 40% or more. Ultra-Web can significantly lower energy, labor and...

BVDV fight needs new approach.(Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus)
February 6, 2006... AGRICULTURAL Research Service (ARS) scientists are ready to take efforts to eradicate the bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) to the next level. BVDV causes animal diseases that affect reproduction and nutrition, milk production and...

Pilgrim's grows in prepared foods.(Financial Reports)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... Pilgrim's Pride Corp. reported a decline in earnings and flat revenues for its first fiscal 2006 period but said performance was "solid," with its second-best start to a fiscal year since it went public in 1986. For the quarter ended Dec....

McDonald's adds items, hours, payment options.(Financial Reports)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... McDonald's Corp. reported higher earnings and revenues for its 2005 fourth quarter and full year, attributing its numbers to "meaningful progress under our Plan to Win." For its quarter ended Dec. 31, 2005, McDonald's reported net earnings...

Corn unit powers ADM.(MILL MARKET)(Archer Daniels Midland Co.)
February 6, 2006... ARCHER Daniels Midland Co. (ADM) reported a 17% jump in earnings to $368 million for its quarter ended Dec. 31 (Table), riding a significant increase in the company's Corn Processing results. Company officials were also optimistic as demand...

Miners safe.(In 60 seconds)(Evacuation of mine workers from mines)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... Miners safe: The Mosaic Co. said rescue teams safely evacuated all 72 workers from inside its potash mine in Esterhazy, Sask. Early Jan. 29, a fire broke out inside the mine. Mine officials identified the fire and deployed emergency procedures...

AirCel acquisition.(AirCel Corp. acquired by Donaldson Co. Inc.)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... AirCel acquisition: Donaldson Co. Inc., a maker of industrial filtration systems, said it has acquired AirCel Corp., a privately held manufacturer of dryers and purification equipment for compressed air and other gases. Jim Giertz, senior vice...

GMP certification.(In 60 seconds)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... GMP certification: NSF International said it now offers certification to GMP 13--a European quality control standard for foreign suppliers of feed materials. NSF said it is the first North American-based organization to receive approval from...

RUAN acquisition.(In 60 seconds)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... RUAN acquisition: RUAN Transportation Management Systems, Des Moines, Iowa, acquired Kings County Truck Lines of Tulare, Cal. Kings County is a large regional food-grade carrier and has affiliates known as Cal Western Transport, Fluid...

Engelhard update.(In 60 seconds)(Acquistions)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... Engelhard update: BASF has continued to pursue the acquisition of Engelhard Corp., Iselin, N.J., for $37 per share, or $4.9 billion. Engelhard, a leading supplier of goods for catalysis and surface finishing and the main driver for BASF's...

Nu-Gro acquisition.(In 60 seconds)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... Nu-Gro acquisition: Agrium Inc. said it has completed the acquisition of Spectrum Brands Inc.'s Nu-Gro fertilizer technology and professional products businesses. Agrium will fund the purchase price of $86 million from cash on hand. The...

Ingredient market.
February 6, 2006... Ingredient MARKET The following prices, which include delivery, were obtained Feb. 1 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 amount...

Turkey off to 'alarming' start.(Livestock & Poultry Report)
February 6, 2006... ALTHOUGH this will be one sensationally profitable year--with back-to-back record returns in 2005 and 2006--turkey growers need to take warning about potentially troublesome increases in production later this year and into 2007. This is...

Cattle markets.(In 60 seconds)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... Cattle markets: Cattle feedlots were on the defensive last week, with cattle weights contra-seasonally increasing, large pork and poultry supplies challenging beef in the meat case, packers deep in the red and futures drifting lower, according...

Cattle prices.(In 60 seconds)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... Cattle prices: Cattle trading was slow through midweek but picked up Thursday when feedlots accepted packers' terms and sold cattle at $90-92/cwt. on the northern Plains and $92.00-92.50 on the southern Plains, $2-4 lower than the week before...

Hog markets.(In 60 seconds)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... Hog markets: The hog markets were adversely affected last week by the weaker beef markets, accumulating chicken supplies and lower chicken prices, increasing pork production and poor pork demand, sources said. Hog prices were down 77 cents to...

Chicken markets.(In 60 seconds)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... Chicken markets: The chicken markets were at best steady last week, helped by first-of-the-month consumer traffic but hurt by avian influenza-related export shutoffs that have led to accumulating supplies and lower prices on the domestic...

Egg markets.(In 60 seconds)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... Egg markets: The egg markets were weak last week, with prices dropping 13 cents to 55-59 cents and 40-43 cents/doz, at eastern and midwestern store doors. Prices have now skidded 37 cents since peaking in December and are nearly 25% under year...

Dairy markets.(In 60 seconds)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... Dairy markets: In the dairy markets last week, butter and cheese prices remained under pressure, given burdensome and growing inventories and uninterested demand, sources said. Butter was down 3.5 cents from the week before and 16 cents from...

La Nina officially back.(Grain & Ingredient Report)
February 6, 2006... THE corn market seesawed last week following weather and crop reports from South America, producers selling on higher prices and various demand news in the U.S., and it closed last Thursday ahead of Monday's open. Some traders said the...

Bush punts budget cuts to Congress.(George W. Bush)
February 13, 2006... THE annual federal budget ritual began anew last week when President George Bush unveiled his budget requests to fund--and cut--fiscal 2007 federal programs. Now, Congress goes to work determining what will actually happen. The...

Canadian dairy industry re-examines generic budget.
February 13, 2006... TALK of a paradigm shift was percolating among Canadian dairy farmers, with some in the industry saying it could lead to a bright, independent future, built more on contemporary business models and less on government rules. The industry...