Feedstuffs articles from January 2002

Feedstuffs archives from January 2002

Final CAFO rule to come this year.(New EPA concentrated animal feeding operations regulations)(Government Activity)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... WASHINGTON, D.C. -- By the end of this year, livestock producers are expected to see the final revisions to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) regulations for concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). While many states...

Hogs report shows little expansion.(Cattle and hog prices increase)(Statistical Data Included)
January 7, 2002... Last week was a good week for livestock producers, as cattle prices rose $2 in the central Plains and hog prices rose $4.50-5.00 in the Midwest. Market observers said the higher prices were a consequence of two consecutive short slaughter...

Consumption analysis needs rethinking.(North American Free Trade Agreement )(Government Activity)(International Pages)
January 7, 2002... Recently, the presidents of two North American Treaty (NAT) countries discussed the incredibly complex issue: softening U.S. immigration laws and legalizing millions of undocumented immigrants. The issue is especially important for U.S....

Delays from import restriction battles get costly for industry. (World View).(Europe under pressur to end restrictions on genetically modified crops by Bush Administration)(United Nations' World Food Program)(Government Activity)(International Pages)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... U.S. Trade Representative Robert Zoellick is using up valuable time and American industry dollars. He wants governments in Europe to end their restrictions on genetically modified (GM) crops and devise workable rules for foods that contain...

Farm lawmakers face major policy debate.($73.5 billion, 10-year farm bill)(Government Activity)
January 7, 2002... WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congress returns to Washington Jan. 23, and resumption of the farm bill debate is expected immediately in the Senate. It will begin with assurances from the White House that the Bush Administration will support the...

Inside Washington.(Environmental Protection Agency rule on manure management of concentrated animal feeding operations)(Government Activity)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... WASHINGTON, D.C. -- If the federal government really believes in small and medium-sized farming operations, it needs to put its money where its mouth is. Or, at least, it needs to be mindful that its policies do not disadvantage those...

England reopens countryside as FMD epidemic wanes.(Foot and mouth disease program)(Government Activity)(International Pages)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... WASHINGTON, D.C. -- England passed a milestone in its battle against foot and mouth disease (FMD) when, on Dec. 30, 2001, there had been no new cases reported for 90 days. There is real hope that signals the end of the crisis and heralds...

BLM extends comment period on EIS, lists meeting dates.(National environmental impact statement, Bureau of Land Management)(Government Activity)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) said it will prepare a national, programmatic environmental impact statement (ELS) and conduct public scoping meetings. The meetings will focus on: (1) management opportunities and...

FDA to examine blood safety from CJD-BSE.
January 7, 2002... WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The safety of the nation's blood supply from possible exposure to Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) has prompted the Food & Drug Administration to call a two-day joint meeting of two of its public advisory committees. The...

Suiza reports 'solid' quarter despite high costs. (Business Briefs).(Suiza Foods Corp., earnings decline in third fiscal period)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
January 7, 2002... DALLAS, TEXAS -- Suiza Foods Corp. has reported a decline in earnings for its third fiscal period and three quarters, citing results that were less than expected at Consolidated Container Corp., a container and packaging business in which Suiza...

Tyson cites IBP, increased chicken costs. (Business Briefs).(Tyson Foods Inc., acquisition of IBP increased costs)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
January 7, 2002... SPRINGDALE, ARK. -- Tyson Foods Inc. has reported substantially increased earnings and sales for its fiscal 2001 fourth period due primarily to inclusion of earnings and sales of IBP inc. The company reported decreased earnings for its full...

Class status again granted in suit against IBP. (Business Report).(Discriminatory pricing case)(Legal Beat)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... A group of cattle feeders and producers who filed suit nearly six years ago alleging discriminatory pricing by IBP inc. -- a suit that has not yet actually been taken to trial -- has again been awarded class action status. It's the fourth...

Deere shutters VantagePoint. (Business Report).(Deere and Co. discontinues VantagePoint Network members Web site)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Deere & Co. announced last month that it decided to "decommission" its VantagePoint Network members internet site as part of its reformulation of e-business activities. The site, who's initial founders included Deere, Farmland Industries...

Golden Oval extends equity offering. (Business Report).(Golden Oval Eggs)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... RENVILLE, MINN. -- Golden Oval Eggs has extended its equity offering through Jan. 31, according to an announcement. The offering originally was to close Dec. 31, 2001, but Golden Oval chief executive officer and president Dana Persson said...

Stock Summary. (Business Report).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)(Illustration)
January 7, 2002... STOCK SUMMARY This Last Week Week Year Jan. 2 Dec. 26 Ago Nelson Stock Index Agribusiness 88.0 90.4 81.4 Baking 147.2 ...

CKE to acquire restaurant chain owning Timber Lodge Steakhouses.(CKE Restaurants Inc., Santa Barbara Restaurant Group Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... CKE Restaurants Inc. and Santa Barbara Restaurant Group Inc., which owns the Timber Lodge Steakhouse franchise among other restaurant franchises, have reached a definitive merger plan in which CKE will acquire Santa Barbara, according to an...

Pierre board approves buyout.(Pierre Foods Inc., PF Management Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... The board of directors of Pierre Foods Inc. has reached definitive terms with PF Management, a group of senior executives involved in a management-led buyout of the company, that call for PF Management to purchase those Pierre Foods shares it...

Names in the news.(employee hirings and promotions)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... THERMO ELECTRON WEIGHING & INSPECTION, Minneapolis, Minn. -- Gary Saunders has been appointed vice president of marketing. Saunders was most recently director of business development. Ralph Sperrazza has joined the company as president....

Lilly increases dividend. (Business Briefs).(Eli Lilly and Co.)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... INDIANAPOLIS, IND. -- The board of directors of Eli Lilly & Co., which holds Elanco Animal Health, has authorized increasing the company's dividend 11% to $1.24 per year and has made the first of the higher payments, a cash dividend on the...

Terra cites lower sales prices in loss. (Business Briefs).(Terra Industries Inc.)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
January 7, 2002... SIOUX CITY, IOWA -- Terra Industries Inc. reported a net loss for its third 2001 quarter due mainly to lower selling prices and a higher cost of sales for its nitrogen products. For its quarter ended Sept. 30, Terra reported a net loss of...

CHS reports earnings, sales. (Business Briefs).(CHS Cooperatives)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
January 7, 2002... PORTLAND, ORE. -- CHS Cooperatives, at its annual business meeting in Portland, reported increased earnings for its fiscal year 2001. For its year ended Aug. 31, CHS reported net earnings of $178.6 million on revenues that totaled $7.8...

Brazilian chicken industry following U.S. model, upping competitiveness. (Poultry).(Statistical Data Included)
January 7, 2002... The Brazilian chicken industry continues to develop in the manner of the U.S. chicken industry into a few integrated, large production companies and continues to improve its competitive position relative to the U.S., according to the U.S....

Chicken sales represent 66% of total. (Poultry).(University of California in Riverside report)(Statistical Data Included)
January 7, 2002... U.S. poultry production was worth $21.2 billion in 2000, based on prices of products sold, according to numbers put together by Donald Bell, emeritus poultry specialist at the University of California in Riverside. The amount represented a...

Wild birds may transmit APV; persistence in turkeys studied. (Nutrition and Health/Poultry).(Avian pneumonvirus transmission study)
January 7, 2002... Avian pneumonvirus (APV) has become a serious respiratory disease problem in the turkey industry since its first identification in 1997. The disease and mortality in turkeys due to APV infection have been responsible for significant financial...

Researchers detect genes for potentially fatal algae. (Nutrition and Health/Poultry).(New method for detecting genetic material algae need to produce fish-killing toxin)(Government Activity)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... STONEVILLE, MISS. -- Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists have developed a new method to detect the genetic material that algae need to produce a fish-killing toxin. The test was developed in response to several fish kills that...

Producers, experts pick challenges. (Nutrition and Health/Poultry).(Survey on improving milk production)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... When identifying the top challenges and information needs for 2002, dairy producers and industry experts focused on management practices that have a primary influence on improved milk production, according to a recent survey sponsored by...

Antimicrobial draft guidance available. (Nutrition and Health/Poultry).(Assessing microbiological safety of antimicrobial drug residues in food)(Government Activity)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Food & Drug Administration has announced the availability for comment of a draft guidance for industry entitled "Assessment of the Effects of Antimicrobial Drug Residues from Food of Animal Origin on the Human Intestinal...

Elevation of nipple drinkers critical to broiler performance. (Bottom Line of Nutrition/Poultry).(Feed consumption and growth rate correlate with water consumption, nipple drinkers)
January 7, 2002... Water is the most important nutrient in poultry nutrition. Both feed consumption and growth rate are highly correlated with water consumption. Water consumption is such an important indicator of poultry performance that many companies use water...

Dietary protein may regulate lipid metabolism. (Nutrition and Health/Poultry).(Study on dietary factors in regulation of fat production for modern broiler poultry)
January 7, 2002... ABSTRACT Gene expression does not appear to be responsible for changes in lipid metabolism as birds grow on diets containing 12-21% protein. However, at higher protein levels, the decrease in lipogenesis and lipogenic enzyme activities may...

Pet food industry experiencing continued growth. (Pet Food Profiles).($11.8 billion in annual U.S. sales)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
January 7, 2002... The U.S. pet food industry is an $11.8 billion enterprise; worldwide, the pet food industry is a $28 billion business and continues to grow 4-6% annually. The pet food industry is important to U.S. farmers: lame quantities of grains,...

Hog Industry Insider. (A Supplement to Feedstuffs).(Seaboard Farms Inc. plans pork packing plant in Dumas, Texas)(Pork industry wants stable breeding herds by disease control strategies)
January 7, 2002... Texas packing plant? Citizens and business leaders in Dumas, Texas, are debating the possibility of a new pork packing plant. Seaboard Farms Inc. officials confirmed that Dumas is on the list of potential sites for a slaughtering facility,...

Sanderson attributes improved poultry pricing in results. (Business Brief).(Sanderson Farms Inc. reports increased revenues for fiscal year 2001)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
January 7, 2002... LAUREL, MISS. -- Sanderson Farms Inc. has reported increased earnings and revenues for its fiscal 2001 fourth quarter and full year, citing the poultry pricing environment, a focus on marketing execution and operating efficiencies. For its...

World Seed Congress coming to Chicago. (Business Brief).(International Seed Trade Federation and International Association of Plant Breeders to host World Seed Congress)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... ALEXANDRIA, VA. -- The International Seed Trade Federation (FIS) and International Association of Plant Breeders will host their 53rd World Seed Congress May 26-36 in Chicago, Ill. The conference theme, "All Rows Lead to Chicago," reflects...

Pharmacia Animal Health. (What's New).(develops Q-MAX maximum milk quality plan)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Pharmacia Animal Health, Kalamazoo, Mich., has announced the development of the Q-MAX Maximum Milk Quality Plan, based on the premise that quality milk production requires clean cows with clean udders. The goal of the plan is to reduce new...

Quality Liquid Feeds Inc. (QLF). (What's New).(debuts expanded nutritional feedlot program)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Quality Liquid Feeds Inc. (QLF), Dodgeville, Wis., has introduced a new and expanded feedlot program that meets the nutritional needs of all feedlot market segments. According to the announcement, the program offers four program categories --...

Red Wing Business Systems Inc. (What's New).(offers AgCHEK version 5.0 software)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Red Wing Business Systems Inc., Red Wing, Minn., announced version 5.0 of AgCHEK, an agricultural and financial management system that includes enhancements to one-step account inquiry, six new transaction entry options, a pop-up reminder for...

Ridley Block Operations. (What's New).(receives patent)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Ridley Block Operations, Mankato, Minn., announced the U.S. Patent Office has issued patent U.S. 6244217 for "Method of Expanding Grazing Range and an Animal Feed Supplement for Use Therein." According to the company, the method involves using...

Agri-Flavors Inc. (New Web Sites).(provides company information)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Agri-Flavors Inc., Guntersville, Ala. has announced the launch of its new web site, www.agriflavors.com. The site is aimed at providing up-to-date company information to the feed industry, the company said.

Alltech Inc. (New Web Sites).(Web site information)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Alltech Inc., Lexington, Ky., has acquired the web site address www.alltech.com, where its site is now located, according to an announcement. Alltech also said its branch offices in the U.K., Ireland, Australia, Mexico, Brazil and Canada have...

Bayer Corp. (New Web Sites).(Web site information)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Bayer Corp., Kansas City, Mo., has launched its newly designed Crop Protection web site, uscrop.bayer.com, which offers up-to-date, detailed information about the Bayer portfolio of agricultural products and services.

Bioproducts Inc. (New Web Sites).(Web site information)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Bioproducts Inc., Fairlawn, Ohio, has announced the launch of its Dairy Ingredients Group web site at www.dairyltol.com. The site is designed to inform producers, educate key influencers, support customers and create dialogue between interested...

Cargill. (New Web Sites).(Web site information)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Cargill, Minneapolis, Minn., has launched a "storefront" web site, www.cargillfoods.com, to give food manufacturers convenient, one-stop access to information on custom ingredients and food-related business solutions.

Federation of Animal Science Societies Biotechnology Committee. (New Web Sites).(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Federation of Animal Science Societies Biotechnology Committee, Savoy, Ill., has launched its new animal biotechnology web site at www.animalbiotechnology.org.

The J.C. Robinson Seed Co. (New Web Sites).(Web site information)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... The J.C. Robinson Seed Co., Waterloo, Neb., has announced that it is increasing the amount and type of information available at its corporate web site, www.jcrob.com, including region-specific Golden Harvest product information, overview...

Livestock Marketing Information Center (LMIC). (New Web Sites).(Web site information)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Livestock Marketing Information Center (LMIC), Denver, Colo., has launched its new web site address at www.lmic.info. Through the web site, LMIC members have faster access to a more complete set of educational and research materials to help...

Monsanto Co. (New Web Sites).(Web site information)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Monsanto Co., St. Louis, Mo., has launched a new and improved www.FarmSource.com tailored to meet the needs of its grower, dealer, retailer and distributor customers. The site provides Monsanto customers with new user-friendly drop-down menus...

Mycogen Seeds. (New Web Sites).(Web site information)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Mycogen Seeds, Indianapolis, Ind., has announced that its newly updated web site, www.mycogen.com, generates products and information specific to individual user's geography.

National Corn Growers Assn. (New Web Sites).(Web site information)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... National Corn Growers Assn. (NCGA), St. Louis, has announced that an expanded database is now available on its web site, www.ncga.com/biotechnology/know_where/know_grow_approved.htm, that catalogues most of the nation's seed company's biotech...

Roche Vitamins. (New Web Sites).(Roche Vitamins Inc. offers web site)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Roche Vitamins, Parsippany, N.J., has announced the launch of rochenutrafacts.com, a web site that gives livestock producers, feed companies, consultants and veterinarians a comprehensive information resource to plan and evaluate feeding...

Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. (New Web Sites).(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Smurfit-Stone Container Corp., Chicago, Ill., has launched its redesigned web site, www.Smurfit-Stone.com. The feature-enhanced site represents a major step forward in providing users with easy access to Smurfit-Stone' s capabilities and...

Albertson making major turnaround strides. (Business Brief).(Albertson's Inc. data for fiscal quarter ended November 1, 2001)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
January 7, 2002... BOISE, IDA. -- Albertson's Inc., the second-largest grocery retailer in the U.S., has reported increased earnings and revenues for its third period and three quarters, noting that the company is making "major strides" in its restructuring work,...

STB oversight process of UP-SP merger concluded. (Mill Market).(Surface Transportation Board issues final review of the merged Union Pacific-Southern Pacific)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... The Surface Transportation Board (STB) announced Dec. 20 that it has issued two decisions addressing the remaining unresolved issues raised in the fifth annual round of the "Union Pacific (UP)-Southern Pacific (SP)" general oversight proceeding...

Alliance Controls, Weigh-Tronix reach agreement. (Mill Market).(Alliance Controls Inc. buys rights to modular feed processor product line from Weigh-Tronix Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... SHERBURN, MIINN. -- In a two-part agreement signed Dec. 18, Alliance Controls Inc. of Sherburn purchased rights to the modular feed processor (MFP) product line from Weigh-Tronix Inc. of Fairmont, Minn. The MFP line is a stationary feed...

Rockwell Automation, Greenville, S.C. (New Equipment).(introduces new general-purpose AC motor)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Rockwell Automation, Greenville, S.C., has announced the introduction of a new general-purpose AC motor. The Calibre motor continues the Reliance revolution begun with the launch of the Sabre rolled steel general-purpose product. Rockwell said...

Brock Manufacturing, Milford, Ind. (New Equipment).(door to restrict access to storage bin ladders)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Brock Manufacturing, Milford, Ind., has developed a ladder lock-out system to help restrict unauthorized access to the ladder on feed or grain storage bins. According to the announcement, the Ladder Security Door attaches securely to the bin's...

Brock Manufacturing. (New Equipment).(intermediate discharge unit for enclosed roller-belt conveyors)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Brock Manufacturing has also introduced a new intermediate discharge unit for its enclosed roller-belt conveyors. The unit features a unique, compact design that offers versatility and streamlines the removal of various grains, Brock said. It...

CEM Corp. (New Equipment).(offers microwave-powered muffle furnaces)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... CEM Corp., Matthews, N.C., has introduced its new Phoenix line of microwave-powered muffle furnaces. According to the announcement, the system is available in two configurations with a variety of options, including either a high-temperature...

Lexair Inc. (New Equipment).(offers direct solenoid-operated, two-way poppet valves)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Lexair Inc., Lexington, Ky., has announced its new Bronze Star line of direct solenoid-operated, two-way poppet valves that minimize solenoid holding current while providing a much wider input voltage range. The direct solenoid design is ideal...

Eriez Magnetics. (New Equipment).(offers bulk material feeder)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Eriez Magnetics, Erie, Pa., has added the new 68B Heavy-Duty Feeder to its line of AC operated vibratory products. According to the announcement, the 68B is designed to accurately feed large quantities of bulk materials in rugged environments....

Osborne Industries Inc. (New Equipment).(offers diverter for fans)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Osborne Industries Inc., Osborne, Kan., has introduced the new Agri-Aide Wind Diverter Kits that block wind pressure from barn fans to maintain a desired barn environment. Osborne said the diverters fit all fan makes, with gal- vanized brackets...

Cardinal Scale Manufacturing Co. (New Equipment).(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Cardinal Scale Manufacturing Co., Webb City, Mo., has announced the new model 220 digital indicator designed to perform many tasks without the need for custom application programming. The flexible functionality of the 220 supports digital fill...

Ingredient Market.(recent prices)(Statistical Data Included)
January 7, 2002... 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...

Brazilian crop acres to increase; ingredients stymied by weather. (Grains and Ingredients).(price trends)(Industry Overview)(Statistical Data Included)
January 7, 2002... Crop plantings for the 2001-02 growing season are all but complete in Brazil, according to a report from the U.S. Agricultural Trade Office in Sao Paulo, Brazil, which added that early planting, additional use of technology such as fertilizer...

Brazil's crop production system holds much potential. (Special Report).
January 14, 2002... Brazil, already a major player in the world soybean markets, has a huge undeveloped land area that holds great potential for even further expansion in the future in soybeans and other agriculture product production. Brazil has become a...

Consumer-driven environment affects primary breeders. (Special Report).
January 14, 2002... While the traditional business goal of primary breeders has been to select birds that emphasize commercial traits, breeders increasingly are going to have to also consider welfare issues, the environment and quality traits, which will require...

Chickens, turkeys begin 'new time'; egg markets are an improving disaster. (Dairy Focus).(Statistical Data Included)
January 14, 2002... DE VALLS BLUFF, ARK. -- Across chicken country in the southern U.S., last week was one of the best weeks in weeks, according to Feedstuffs sources. Chicken prices were up, increasing for the first week in more than four months, which...

WTO ag talks 'drifting'. (Dairy Focus).(Brief Article)
January 14, 2002... Two months after most of the world's governments agreed to overhaul the rules governing the trade in agricultural products, diplomatic sources said the negotiations are drifting, with any start to the talks now unlikely before March. At...

NAS urges return to normal flows for Missouri River. (Dairy Focus).(National Academy of Sciences)(Brief Article)
January 14, 2002... WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A scientific study of the Missouri River, unveiled last week by the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), said clearly that something must be done about the river's natural health -- like restoring more normal stream flows on...

Tyson indictment to affect service, business sectors. (Dairy Focus).(Tyson Foods Inc. charged with conspiracy to bring illegal immigrants into the U.S.)(Brief Article)
January 14, 2002... SPRINGDALE, ARK. -- Tyson Foods Inc. accepted last week an indictment of the company that charges it with a conspiracy to bring illegal immigrants into the U.S., provide them with false identification and put them to work at its plants. ...

Ireland authority discovering hurdle in accurate GM labeling. (World View).(genetically modified foods)(Brief Article)
January 14, 2002... Ireland's Food Safety Authority (FSAI) released results of a survey Jan. 3 showing just how difficult it is going to be for Europe's food industry to meet regulatory requirements for labeling genetically modified (GM) food products. The...

Reforms to world farm policy stalled.(report of Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development)
January 14, 2002... Attempts by governments over the past decade to reform farm programs have been stalled for the past three years, a new publication from the Organization for Economic Cooperation & Development (OECD) said. The OECD report released last...

Inside Washington.(United States. Department of Agriculture, United States. Congress)(Brief Article)
January 14, 2002... WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Who said J.B. Penn talks too much? None other than Sen. Chuck Grassley (R., Iowa). Grassley's cutting remark last week about U.S. Department of Agriculture undersecretary Penn came in a press teleconference as Grassley...

Congress boosts funding for USDA labs.(United States. Department of Agriculture)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
January 14, 2002... WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Sept. 11 tragedies have spurred a record amount of federal spending this year on U.S. research and development (R&D), with new infusions of funds going to secure the nation's food supply and improve facilities at...

Counter-terrorism prompts FDA to issue guidance.(Food and Drug Administration reports tightened security on food after terrorist attacks)(Brief Article)
January 14, 2002... WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The safety of the nation's food supply in the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attack prompted the Food & Drug Administration last week to publish two guidance documents aimed at tightening security. The agency is seeking...

Diversa enters flavor production venture.(Diversa Corp. and Givaudan Flavors Corp. enter into joint venture)(Brief Article)
January 14, 2002... SAN DIEGO, CAL. -- Diversa Corp. in San Diego and Givaudan Flavors Corp. have reported a joint venture to discover and make novel enzymes and processes for the cost-effective production of new products to enhance flavors and fragrances, the...

USDA changes FMD status for three regions.(United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service reports countries considered free of foot and mouth disease)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
January 14, 2002... WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced Jan. 8 that it is adding the Netherlands, Northern Ireland and Japan to the list of countries considered to be free of...

Iowa turkey co-op adds processing plant.(West Liberty Foods turkey growers cooperative acquires facility)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
January 14, 2002... West Liberty Foods has purchased an existing 50,000 sq. ft. building in a Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, industrial park. Formed in 1996, the West Liberty, Iowa, company is owned by the Iowa Turkey Growers Cooperative. Groundbreaking on a 5,000...

Novus, Atofina to build MMP plant.(Brief Article)
January 14, 2002... PHILADELPHIA, PA., and ST. LOUIS, MO. -- The boards of directors of Novus International Inc. and Atofina have approved plans for the construction of a 3-methylthio-propionaldehyde (MMP) cooperative project at the Atofina facility in Beaumont,...

Schroeder to leave NCBA, urges focus, unity.(The National Cattlemen's Beef Assn.)(Brief Article)
January 14, 2002... Chuck Schroeder, who was appointed the first chief executive officer of the National Cattlemen's Beef Assn. (NCBA) in 1995 and guided the integration of the two beef cattle groups in the merger that established NCBA, announced his resignation...

ConAgra approves dividend. (Business Briefs).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
January 14, 2002... OMAHA, NEB. -- The board of directors of ConAgra Inc. has approved a cash dividend on the company's common stock of 23.5 cents per share, payable March 1, 2002, to holders of record Feb. 1, 2002, according to an announcement. The payment...

Pharmacia approves dividend. (Business Briefs).(Brief Article)
January 14, 2002... PEAPACK, N.J. -- The board of directors of Pharmacia Corp. has approved a cash dividend of 13.5 cents per share on the company's common stock, payable Feb. 1 to holders of record Jan. 10, according to an announcement.

Kraft authorizes dividend. (Business Briefs).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
January 14, 2002... NORTHFIELD, ILL. -- The board of directors of Kraft Foods Inc. has authorized a cash dividend of 13 cents per share on the company's Class A and B common stock, payable Jan. 7, 2002, to holders of record Dec. 24, according to an announcement.

Neogen reports first $10 million quarter. (Business Briefs).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
January 14, 2002... LANSING, MICH. -- Neogen Corp. has reported increased earnings and revenues for its second fiscal 2002 period and six months, including its first $10 million quarter, attributing its performance to growth across all businesses in its animal...

Royal Ahold credits growing U.S. presence. (Business Briefs).(3rd-quarter earnings)(Brief Article)
January 14, 2002... ZAANDAM, NETHERLANDS -- Royal Ahold, which holds the fourth-largest grocery retailer and second-largest foodservice distributor in the U.S., Ahold USA, has reported higher earnings and revenues for its third fiscal period and three quarters,...