Feedstuffs articles from January 2007

Feedstuffs archives from January 2007

Cloning clears FDA hurdle.(News)(Food and Drug Administration )
January 1, 2007... IN a ruling that seems sure to stir public opinion, the Food & Drug Administration said meat and milk from cloned cattle, pigs and goats are as safe as food from animals produced either by natural mating or with other "assisted reproductive...

Ethanol production to outpace itself.(News)
January 1, 2007... ETHANOL'S run in 2006 brought positive balance sheets to the industry, but experts warn that 2007 may not bring the same. U.S. ethanol production capacity is forecasted to exceed U.S. ethanol demand sometime in the spring of 2007, since by...

GMO trade restrictions move closer.(News)
January 1, 2007... THE U.S., Canada and Argentina moved a step closer toward possible new restrictions on imports of European Union agricultural products last month after EU environment ministers refused to back a proposal forcing Austria to end its ban on two...

CFIA authorizes E. coli vaccine.(News Watch)
January 1, 2007... Bioniche Life Sciences Inc., a Canadian biopharmaceutical company, has received authorization from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to distribute its Escherichia coli O157: H7 cattle vaccine to Canadian veterinarians under a Permit to...

Pilgrim's completing tender.(News Watch)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Pilgrim's Pride Corp. announced last Thursday that 45.3 million shares of Gold Kist Inc. stock, or 88.87%, was tendered and not withdrawn as of the expiration of Pilgrim's Pride's tender for the shares last Wednesday. The company said it would...

Soybean production up.(News Watch)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Results of the soybean checkoff-funded 2006 soybean crop quality survey are in and show an increase in overall acreage and production with positive oil and protein levels. Estimates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture show that a record...

Soy exports exceed 1 billion.(News Watch)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... U.S. soybeans are preferred in the international marketplace. Combined soybean and soybean meal exports reached 1.2 billion bushels in 2006--more than 937 million bushels of soybeans and more than 282 million bushels of meal. China continues to...

USDA forum to focus on bioenergy.(News Watch)(United States. Department of Agriculture)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... The U.S. Department of Agriculture's 83rd annual Outlook Forum is titled "Agriculture at the Crossroads: Energy, Farm & Rural Policy" and will focus on bioenergy and its implications for U.S. agriculture. Renewable energy represents "an...

Ethanol tariff.(News Watch)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Congress passed a bill last month extending the 54 cents/ gal. tariff on imported ethanol, which expired in October, to January 2009. The tariff prevents countries from "flooding" the U.S. with foreign-produced ethanol that would be cheaper...

China's interest.(News Watch)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... The Chinese government, the third-largest ethanol producer after Brazil and the U.S., has voiced an interest in how the U.S. ethanol industry works, apparently to adopt certain U.S. practices for its own industry, according to reports. U.S....

NIAA names CEO.(News Watch)(National Institute for Animal Agriculture)(Michele Vise-Brown, chief executive officer)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... The board of directors of the National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) has named Michele Vise-Brown, the institute's director of member relations, as its new chief executive officer, effective Jan. 1. Vise-Brown (pictured) is "the ideal...

Giant ragweed.(News Watch)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Researchers at Purdue and Ohio State universities have confirmed glyphosate-resistant giant ragweed populations in Indiana and Ohio. The weed species is the seventh in the U.S. to show resistance to glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup...

Will somebody please explain the science?(Inside Washington)
January 1, 2007... LATELY, somebody here in Washington wisely observed, "Science determines what is safe. Society determines what is acceptable." In order for society to accept the new gee-whiz technology that seems to come quickly in animal agriculture, it...

Australia GM separation doable.(News)(genetically modified canola)
January 1, 2007... CURRENTLY, genetically modified (GM) canola has not been introduced in Australia. However, a new research report by ABARE said any requirement to keep non-GM grain separate from GM grains through the grain supply in Australia will impose...

EU advances organic labeling rule.(News)(European Union )(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... IN their last meeting for 2006, European Union farm ministers agreed on a general approach to labeling organic products, with the German incoming presidency saying it hopes to reach a final agreement between April and June. [ILLUSTRATION...

Ethanol's corn pull will affect prices from farm to store.(News)
January 1, 2007... THE draw on corn for ethanol production will lead to cutbacks in livestock and poultry production--especially hog and poultry production--and higher prices for meat, poultry and dairy that consumers ultimately will bear, based on an analysis by...

FDA issues draft clone guidance.(News)(Food and Drug Administration )(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... THE Food & Drug Administration has released a draft guidance for industry (No. 179) entitled "Use of edible products from animal clones or their progeny for human food or animal feed." FDA said the guidance, being distributed for comment...

Consumers uneasy about clones.(News)(Survey)
January 1, 2007... MANY Americans believe animal cloning will be routine in livestock production in the future, yet two-thirds are currently uncomfortable using cloning techniques to reproduce animals, a just-completed survey commissioned by the University of...

U.K reports antimicrobial sales.(Business)
January 1, 2007... THE U.K.'s Department for the Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) published statistics on the sales of veterinary therapeutic antimicrobials for 2005 and restated sales for 1999-2004. The report, published Dec. 15 and produced by the...

Stock summary.(Business)(Statistical table)
January 1, 2007... Stock Summary Feedstuffs-Nelson Stock Indexes Dec. 27 Dec. 20 Year ago Agribusiness 126.30 126.50 106.90 Baking 251.00 247.40 206.50 Fertilizer ...

IMI Global closes.(In 60 seconds)( Integrated Management Information Inc.)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... IMI Global closes: Integrated Management Information Inc. (IMI Global) last week reported closing a private stock transaction in which it raised $571,000 in exchange for 905,768 shares of the company's common stock. IMI Global chief executive...

Book hatched.(In 60 seconds)
January 1, 2007... Book hatched: Three members of the U.S. egg industry have teamed up to produce a book about the industry's leaders--from those who are new to the industry to those whose experience goes back 70 or more years. The book, It All Began with an Egg...

MariCal board.(In 60 seconds)(Bruce I. Andrews and Edward L. McMillan are appointed)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... MariCal board: Past chief executive officers of Alpharma Animal Health and Purina Mills have joined the board of directors of MariCal, a privately held aquatic life science biotechnology company, according to an announcement. Elected to the...

Biotech partnership.(In 60 seconds)(Biorigin SA)(ABAC R&D AG)(biotechnology)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Biotech partnership: Biorigin has signed a partnership agreement with ABAC, a Swiss company specializing in biotechnology. The alliance will develop innovative solutions that meet market requirements with focus on health and quality of life. As...

New location.(In 60 seconds)(R&L Poultry Equipment Inc.)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... New location: R&L Poultry Equipment has opened a new location in Crawford, Ga. As a satellite store of the Gainesville location, the Crawford store offers poultry equipment for houses including feeders, drinkers and breeders. Installation of...

Agventure Inc.(Names in the News)(Chuck Schneider appointed)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... AGVENTURE INC., Kentland, Ind. -- Chuck Schneider has joined the company as regional business development manager. Schneider will lead efforts to expand into the eastern Corn Belt and the eastern shore of the U.S. He was previously with Dow...

Brock Grain Systems.(Names in the News)(David Wernsing appointed)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... BROCK GRAIN SYSTEMS, Milford, Ind. -- David Wernsing has been named commercial sales coordinator. Wernsing will be responsible for sales to strategic accounts to market the full line of grain storage, handling, drying and conditioning products...

Lucta SA.(Names in the News)(Ignacio R. Ipharraguerre appointed)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... LUCTA SA, Barcelona, Spain--Dr. Ignacio R. Ipharraguerre has joined Names in the News the feed additives division as technical services manager. Ipharraguerre will oversee global technical support and contribute to product research and...

National Livestock Producers Assn.(Names in the News)(Stephanie Ausfahl and Craig Hamilton are appointed)(association)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... NATIONAL LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS ASSN., Colorado Springs, Colo. -- Stephanie Ausfahl has joined the Beefmobile program. Ausfahl will visit livestock marketing facilities, beef events and consumer venues to provide information and solicit input...

Renewable Agricultural Energy Inc.(Names in the News)(Neal Jakel appointed)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... RENEWABLE AGRICULTURAL ENERGY INC., Boulder, Colo.--Neal Jakel has joined the company as director of capital engineering. Jakel will be responsible for construction of biofuels facilities, including three fuel ethanol plants scheduled to be...

Worksaver Inc.(Names in the News)(Brian Cochran and Mike Kloster are appointed)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... WORKSAVER INC., Litchfield, Ill.--Brian Cochran has been named sales and marketing manager. Cochran will be responsible for sales and marketing functions. He was previously with Simplicity Manufacturing. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mike...

Agricore United earnings up.(Financial Reports)(Financial report)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Agricore United reported record net earnings for the 12 months ending Oct. 31 of $21 million, or 43 cents per share, compared with $13 million, or 25 cents per share, a year earlier. The earnings increase of $8 million, or 64% compared to...

CHS earnings reach $490.3m.(Financial Reports)(Financial report)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... CHS Inc. reported record net income for fiscal 2006 of $490.3 million, compared with net income of $250 million for fiscal 2005. Revenues for the year ending Aug. 31 were $14.4 billion, also a record and up 21% over $11.9 billion for fiscal...

Dean reports decreased costs for dairy inputs.(Financial Reports)
January 1, 2007... Dean Foods Co. has reported decreased earnings on fairly flat sales for its third quarter and nine months due to a number of charges associated with discontinued operations and reorganization, as well as the pass-through of lower costs for...

Hormel reports good execution, strong portfolio.(Financial Reports)
January 1, 2007... Hormel Foods Corp. has reported an increase in earnings and revenues for its fiscal 2006 fourth quarter and full year, attributing its performance to good management and operational execution plus portfolio strength. For its quarter ended...

Michael cites challenges for egg products.(Financial Reports)
January 1, 2007... Michael Foods Inc. has reported decreased earnings on flat revenues for its third quarter and nine months, citing challenging conditions in its egg products business. For its quarter ended Sept. 30, Michael reported net earnings and...

Sanderson: corn costs to be 'materially higher'.(Financial Reports)
January 1, 2007... Sanderson Farms Inc. has reported improved results for its 2006 fourth quarter but still a loss for the year, citing chicken market prices that continue to be lower than year ago. For its quarter ended Oct. 31, Sanderson reported net...

CME reports 'solid' growth.(Financial Reports)
January 1, 2007... Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc. (CME Holdings), which operates the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, has reported increased earnings and revenues for its third fiscal period and year to date, attributing its performance to "solid...

Darling net sales increase in quarter.(Financial Reports)(Financial report)
January 1, 2007... For the third quarter of 2006, Darling International Inc. realized net sales of $115.2 million, compared to $79.3 million for the third quarter of 2005. The majority of the $35.9 million increase in sales, which was partially offset by...

PSF.(Dividends)(Premium Standard Farms)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... PSF: The board of directors of Premium Standard Farms (PSF) has authorized a quarterly cash dividend of 6 cents per share on company common stock, payable Jan. 19 to holders of record Dec. 22.

Tyson.(Dividends)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Tyson: The board of directors of Tyson Foods Inc. has authorized cash dividends of 4 cents per share on the company's Class A common stock and 3.6 cents per share on Class B common stock, both payable March 15 to holders of record March 1.

DNA test gets better cattle, beef: comprehensive genetic profiling helps cattle producers identify superior animals and produce tender beef.(Food Link: CONNECTING FARM TO FORK)
January 1, 2007... BEEF cattle producers are constantly seeking to grow cattle as efficiently as possible to ultimately produce good-tasting, tender and competitively priced beef. Part of this efficiency is knowing how each individual animal and its progeny...

Season for the human element.(Loos Tales)(Column)
January 1, 2007... IT seems as though everyone takes the time to reflect upon the accomplishments of the past year during the holiday season, and I would be no different in that respect. I actually enjoy sitting down and listening to all of the interviews I...

Park of HSUS: 'get rid of the industry'.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the editor)
January 1, 2007... Dear Editor: Congratulations! With the recent letter from the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), the organization has formally recognized Feedstuffs' importance. Miyun Park, vice president of farm animal welfare for HSUS, has...

Sow housing issue addressed.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the editor)
January 1, 2007... Dear Editor: In arguing that the "Rush to group sow housing makes no sense" (Feedstuffs, Dec. 11, 2006), Stanley Curtis raises the specter of "the whole pork industry" failing and "vegetarianism (becoming) the law of the land." Sure,...

Protein has role in gut, growth.(Research)
January 1, 2007... DIETARY protein and amino acids can affect much more than traditionally measured broiler growth traits of bodyweight gain and feed conversion. At last year's Poultry Science Assn. annual meeting, abstracts were presented on the role of...

Rolled corn reduces milling cost.(Bottom Line)(Statistical data)
January 1, 2007... FEED mill capacity is often a limiting factor in broiler production. Growing larger birds or producing more broilers are important reasons why the demand for more feed can increase. If feed production is near feed mill capacity, the...

Fish meal benefits fish diets: part 1: fish meal is sought after as an ingredient in aquaculture diets because it contains certain compounds that make the feed more acceptable and palatable.(Nutrition & Health)(Statistical data)
January 1, 2007... FISH meal is recognized by nutritionists as a high-quality, very digestible feed ingredient that is favored for addition to the diet of most farm animals, especially fish and shrimp. Fish meal carries large quantities of energy per unit weight...

Iowa: room for livestock growth.(Hog Industry: INSIDER)(Report)(Statistical data)
January 1, 2007... THE state of Iowa has the land resources to significantly increase livestock and poultry production, according to a new Iowa State University (ISU) study. As a matter of fact, the researchers suggested that the state could handle all of...

Cellulose harvester advancing.(Facilities)
January 1, 2007... IF the future of ethanol lies in the hands of cellulose, a harvester is needed to collect the near-term solution: agricultural residue. The most readily available source is corn stover, which is often left on the ground in fields across...

Swine operation partnership created.(Facilities)
January 1, 2007... BASF Plant Science and Matthews Feed & Grain announced that they have signed an agreement allowing Matthews to contract for NutriDense grain. Under a separate agreement with JBS United, Matthews will provide feed containing NutriDense corn...

Knuppel's location.(In 60 seconds)(Knuppel's Grain Bin Supply Co.)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Knuppel's location: Knuppel's Grain Bin Supply Co. announced its new name and location in Cairo, Mo. The company is expanding its service area to Missouri, Illinois, Arkansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Kentucky and Mississippi. Knuppel's offers...

Board member.(In 60 seconds)(Alternative Energy Sources Inc. appointed Mike Espy)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Board member: Alternative Energy Sources Inc. of Kansas City, Mo., announced the appointment of Mike Espy, former agriculture secretary and congressman, to its board of directors. Currently, Espy maintains offices in Jackson, Miss., and...

Dairy practices agronomic stewardship.(Facilities)(Myers Farms )
January 1, 2007... NO matter how good things are, Barry Myers knows they can be better, and his dairy operation reflects that attitude. Myers Farms of Union Grove, N.C., boasts a sophisticated, three-tiered waste storage system and is the only dairy in the...

Lincoln opens distribution, training center.(Facilities)(Lincoln Electric Co. announced )
January 1, 2007... THE Lincoln Electric Co. announced that it has opened a new-concept regional distribution and training center in Atlanta, Ga. The facility combines sales, distribution, training and demonstration of advanced arc welding products under one...

Particle reduction.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Modern Process Equipment of Chicago, Ill., announced that its Fractionizer allows for precision size reduction of thin, leafy materials. The Fractionizer's innovative design utilizes a combination of teeth and interlocking grooves to cut...

Security storage, transport units.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Eagle MHC of Clayton, Del., announced that it offers a comprehensive line of full-size and mini security storage and transport units that allow for safe storage of valuable materials and items subject to pilferage. The heavy-gauge, open-wire...

Welding fume extractor.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Lincoln Electric Co.)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Lincoln Electric of Cleveland, Ohio, announced its Mobiflex fume extractor, a portable, low vacuum system designed for the intermittent and continuous removal and filtration of welding fumes. Designed to reduce welding dust, smoke and fumes in...

Torch grip.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Weldcraft of Appleton, Wis., announced that, as part of engineering and design alignments between it and Miller Electric Mfg. Co., its air-cooled WP-17 TIG torch series will now include the patented Diamond Grip. The upgraded WP-17 torch is now...

Stick electrodes.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Lincoln Electric Co.)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Lincoln Electric of Cleveland, Ohio, announced the addition of six new Pipeliner stick electrodes for application solutions in the pipeline industry: the 7P+, 8P+, 17P, 18P, 19P and 20P. The 7P+ and 8P+ are cellulosic electrodes recommended for...

Mexico removes HFCS tax.(high-fructose corn syrup )(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... MEXICO took a positive step toward coming in line with World Trade Organization obligations with its approval of eliminating the 20% tax on soft drinks sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS). Mexico's lower House of Deputies voted...

FDA video addresses truckers' obligations.(MILL MARKET)
January 1, 2007... TRUCKERS may have something new to watch during loading or unloading at a commercial feed mill or feed manufacturing plant. The Food & Drug Administration recently produced a new video for truckers concerning their obligations to prevent...

Norfolk Southern income climbs 38%.(Financial Reports)(Financial report)
January 1, 2007... Norfolk Southern Corp. reported record net income for its 2006 third quarter, a 38% increase compared with the same period of 2005. Income from railway operations increased 35% to a record $715 million. For the quarter ending Sept. 30, net...

BNSF reports record quarter.(Financial Reports)(Financial report)
January 1, 2007... Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. (BNSF) reported record earnings for its 2006 third quarter ended Sept. 30. For the quarter, income was $488 million, or $1.33 per share, on revenues of $3.94 billion, a 22% increase over third-quarter 2005...

Volumes, service drive CSX results.(Financial Reports)
January 1, 2007... CSX Corp. reported results for its 2006 third quarter, noting that earnings included a 17-cents-per-share benefit from Hurricane Katrina insurance recoveries and the resolution of certain income tax matters. Excluding these items, earnings were...

Demonstration plant.(biofuels BUZZ)(Mascoma Corp.)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... New York awarded $14.8 million to Mascoma Corp. to build and operate a biomass-to-ethanol demonstration plant in Rochester, N.Y. The project will focus on demonstrating "cellulose to ethanol" technology and industrial processes. The facility is...

EU biofuels aid.(biofuels BUZZ)(European Union)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... European Union agriculture ministers agreed to include new member states in receiving EUR45 per hectare for growing crops such as oilseeds and sugar beets that can be used in bioethanol and biodiesel production. The aid scheme, started in 2004,...

Algae biodiesel.(biofuels BUZZ)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Colorado State University and Solix Biofuels Inc., a Boulder, Colo.-based startup company, are working in partnership to develop technology to mass-produce algae that create oil for conversion into biodiesel fuel. The partnership is developing...

Ingredient market.(Statistical table)
January 1, 2007... INGREDIENT MARKET The following prices, which include delivery, were obtained Dec. 27 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...

Pork producers begin response.(Livestock/Poultry)(Report)
January 1, 2007... LAST week's hogs and pigs report showed that pork producers are continuing an extremely modest expansion, given historic profitability, but are pulling back even that expansion, given expectations for historic corn costs, according to...

Chicken markets.(In 60 seconds)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Chicken markets: The chicken markets were steady through midweek last week, with meat and parts prices "creeping up" due less to demand and more to reduced supplies, although demand for wings was strong for football and holiday parties,...

Egg markets.
January 1, 2007... Egg markets: The egg markets were unchanged last week as the 20-cent, post-holiday season crash of the week before came suddenly to a stop when the U.S. Egg Marketers confirmed a large export package, with a German buyer ordering 150 loads and...

Egg prices.(In 60 seconds)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Egg prices: Egg prices were 81-85 cents and 73-75 cents/doz. for large-sized eggs shipped to eastern and midwestern store doors last Wednesday but still almost 12% below the year before as the industry wrestles with excess production. The...

Turkey markets.(In 60 seconds)(turkry maet)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Turkey markets: The turkey markets continued post-holiday softening last week and were weaker than anticipated, slipping 1-2 cents to 68-70 cents/lb. for hens and retail-sized toms in the East and Midwest last Wednesday, prices 9.8 and 6.1%...

Poultry storage.(In 60 seconds)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Poultry storage: Chicken storage at the end of November was down substantially from the end of November 2005--down in every category and down more than 20% in the total chicken category (Table 2, page 22)--as chicken integrators have cut back...

Korean rift.(In 60 seconds)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Korean rift: A rift appeared to be developing in the South Korean government over the agriculture department's rejection of three multi-ton shipments of U.S. beef due to minute bone fragments--in one shipment the size of a grain of rice--as an...

Holidays bring volatility.(Grains/Ingredients)(damages to crops)
January 1, 2007... NORMALLY, the week between Christmas and New Year's has a limited amount of news, but last week seemed even more exaggerated. After returning from a shortened trading day Dec. 22 and no trade on Christmas day, corn and soybeans ended higher...

Pinning down 2007 corn acreage.(Market Watch)
January 1, 2007... IT'S the question everyone is asking: How many corn acres will go in the ground in 2007? Call it the million-dollar question that won't be known partially until the March planting and intentions report and more definitively until a...

USDA unveils new border rule.(News)(U.S. Department of Agriculture)
January 8, 2007... THE long-awaited proposal to reopen the U.S. border to Canadian cattle more than 30 months of age was announced Jan. 4, but a Canadian source quickly predicted that it would not result in a flood of older animals streaming to farms or...

UEP adopts ammonia standards.(News)(United Egg Producers)(Brief article)
January 8, 2007... CONTINUING a commitment to housing layers at the highest levels of science-based care, egg producers enrolled in the industry's animal welfare program have started to implement improved air quality standards that the board of directors of the...

Cleared in the snow.(Market Report)(Brief article)
January 8, 2007... CLEARED IN THE SNOW: Cattle on the Wilkinson Ranch near Model, Colo., found a place to eat last week after an area was cleared for them to get to grass and hay following two consecutive devastating snowstorms that swept across Colorado and the...

Antibiotics analysis questioned.(News)
January 8, 2007... AN economic analysis conducted at Johns Hopkins University has indicated that the use of growth-promoting antibiotics in chicken feed is a financial loser for poultry producers. Industry groups, though, were quick to counter that finding...

ARS evaluates prion-free cattle.(News Watch)
January 8, 2007... The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) announced that initial results of a research project involving prion-free cattle are now available online at www.nature.com/nbt. ARS scientists evaluated eight Holstein...

CFIA removes quarantine.(News Watch)(Canadian Food Inspection Agency )(Brief article)
January 8, 2007... The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) said it has removed movement restrictions placed on approximately 7,700 cattle located on 83 farms in Ontario and four farms in Quebec after determining that they were not exposed to potentially...