Feedstuffs articles from June 2002

Feedstuffs archives from June 2002

From networked pork production to soyfoods, Iowa fund links producers to downstream value. (Special Report).(Iowa Agricultural Finance Corp.)
June 3, 2002... ATLANTIC and DES MOINES, IOWA -- Duane Acker, after a career in teaching animal science, college administration and government service, came home 10 years ago to the family farm and realized that a lot of things were changing -- and changing...

SiouxPreme gives means to share in value creation. (Special Report).(producing quality hogs and pork)
June 3, 2002... SIOUX CENTER, IOWA -- Growing hogs for niche, specialty, value-added markets is everything producers believe it is and more -- more because it requires producers to grow hogs outside traditional ways; more because it requires producers to...

Wildwood offers producers examples of opportunities for adding value, diversifying. (Special Report).(Wildwood Harvest Foods Inc. produces tofu)(Illustration)(Statistical Data Included)
June 3, 2002... GRINNELL, IOWA -- Adding value to agriculture commodities is actually the "re-diversification" of agriculture, according to attorney, soybean farmer and tofu producer Tom Lacina. In Iowa in the early 1900s, he said, farmers grew more than...

USDA ups animal disease network funds. (Poultry Focus).(U.S. Department of Agriculture)(Brief Article)
June 3, 2002... WASHINGTON, D.C. -- State governments will have new funding to tighten their defenses on food and agricultural security following announcements last week of a round of $43 million in federal grants. Most of that amount will go for...

Pork producers looking at third-worst year ever. (Poultry Focus).(Statistical Data Included)
June 3, 2002... The projected returns for hog production for this year have been revised more than $20 since they were first issued last November and revised in the worst possible way -- from a positive $10 per head to a loss, of $12.50 (Figure, p. 44). ...

Smithfield makes offer to buy Farmland meat unit. (Poultry Focus).(Smithfield Foods)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 3, 2002... Smithfield Foods Inc. took its offer to buy the meat production business of Farmland Industries Inc. public last Friday morning, but at press time last week, its offer remained untaken, and Farmland was firmly standing with its previous...

EU delays midterm proposals on CAP reform. (Poultry Focus).(Common Agricultural Policy reforms delayed because of concerns over US farm bill)(Brief Article)
June 3, 2002... European Union agriculture ministers decided May 27 to delay proposals on the midterm review of the EU's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) because of market unknowns introduced due to the new U.S. farm bill. EU Agriculture Commissioner...

Vaile says WTO talks won't end without good deal on agriculture. (World View).(Australia's Trade Minister Mark Vaile )(Brief Article)
June 3, 2002... Australia's Trade Minister Mark Vaile made it clear last Tuesday that unless there is a good deal on agriculture out of the Doha Round of World Trade Organization trade talks, the round will not end. "There is no further justification...

Animal health sales rise 5.3% in 2001.(includes pharmaceutical, biologics and feed)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 3, 2002... Sales of animal health products in the U.S. for 2001 totaled $4.4 billion, an increase of 5.3% compared to 2000, and research and development (R&D) spending for potential new products and to ensure the safety and effectiveness of existing...

Inside Washington.(Brief Article)
June 3, 2002... WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Army Corps of Engineers is expected to unveil its recommendation for Missouri River operations any day. It will be another chapter -- not the end -- of 14 years of politically charged wrangling among users of the river....

IFAH, OIE sign agreement on animal health.(International Federation for Animal Health, World Organization for Animal Health)(Brief Article)
June 3, 2002... BRUSSELS, BELGIUM -- The International Federation for Animal Health (IFAH), which represents the global animal health industry, has announced the signing of a cooperative agreement with the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE). The...

ERS report looks at lessons learned from meat industries.(Economic Research Service)(Brief Article)
June 3, 2002... The U.S. poultry, egg and pork industries each have experienced increases in contracting and vertical integration as a result of higher transaction costs from a variety of sources, according to Steve Martinez, economist with the Economic...

Neogen releases rapid test to detect byproducts.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 3, 2002... LANSING, MICH. -- Neogen Corp. announced last month the release of the world's first rapid test to detect ruminant byproducts in animal feed ingredients. The test is designed for use by feed mills, beef, dairy and sheep producers and...

Bush to attend World Pork Expo.(President George W. Bush)(Brief Article)
June 3, 2002... DES MOINES, IOWA -- The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) announced late last week that President George Bush will attend the 2002 World Pork Expo in Des Moines. NPPC, sponsor of the event, said Bush will speak to pork producers and...

Research to look for improved traits: soybeans to be launched into space.(soybeans to be grown on the International Space Station)(Brief Article)
June 3, 2002... A new round of research on one of the most consumed crops in the world -- the soybean -- will begin with the launch of a space shuttle destined for the International Space Station (ISS).The soybeans-in-space launch is the first initiative to...

NASA, BIO agree to expand research.(Brief Article)
June 3, 2002... The National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA) administrator Sean O'Keefe and Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) president Carl B. Feldbaum signed a memorandum of understanding May 30 to expand cooperation between NASA and the...

English farmer faces sentence in FMD disaster.(Brief Article)
June 3, 2002... Robert Waugh, a pig farmer in northern England, was convicted last week on several charges in relation to England's foot and mouth disease (FMD) epidemic last year. Waugh, who is to be sentenced June 28, was convicted on charges that he...

Ontario water inquiry supports tightening rules.
June 3, 2002... In his final report on a deadly Escherichia coli outbreak two years ago, a Canadian judge recommended May 23 that the Ontario government tighten regulations aimed at preventing farms from contaminating drinking water supplies, using subsidies,...

The Andersons reports record first-quarter earnings. (Financial Reports).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 3, 2002... MAUMEE, OHIO -- The Andersons Inc. reported record first-quarter income in 2002, citing improvement in its processing, rail and retail segments. For the quarter ended March 31, The Andersons reported earnings of $1.6 million, or 22 cents...

eMerge reports 'momentum' for premium sales, technology. (Financial Report).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 3, 2002... SEBASTIAN, FLA. -- eMerge Interactive Inc. has reported a loss but nevertheless significantly improved results for its first quarter, crediting "momentum" in its premium and technology businesses. For its quarter ended March 31, eMerge...

LOL integrating Purina 'as planned, on time'. (Financial Report).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 3, 2002... ARDEN HILLS, MINN. -- Land O'Lakes Inc. (LOL) has reported a loss for its first quarter, citing a number of adverse factors, especially in its agronomy and dairy foods segments, but saying the cooperative regained "positive momentum" in March....

Buckeye appeals permit revocation, seeks more time. (Business Report).(Brief Article)
June 3, 2002... Buckeye Egg Farm has appealed a decision by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency to revoke the company's environmental operating permits, and hearings will be conducted by Ohio EPA starting late this month or next month. Buckeye, the...

Tyson completes bacon plant acquisition. (Business Report).(Brief Article)
June 3, 2002... SPRINGDALE, ARK. -- Tyson Foods Inc. has completed the acquisition of the bacon processing facility in Omaha, Neb., from Millard Refrigerated Services, according to an announcement. The plant, which has been engaged in co-packing smoked...

AgMotion acquires Latin American grain distributor. (Business Report).(Brief Article)
June 3, 2002... ST. PAUL, MINN. -- AgMotion Inc. announced that its Mexican operating subsidiary, AgMotion S.A. de C.V., has acquired the operations of Negocios de Importacion Y Exportacion S.A. de C.V., a leading distributor of specialty grains, feedstuffs...

Stock summary.(Brief Article)
June 3, 2002... STOCK SUMMARY This Last Week Week Year May 29 May 22 Ago Nelson Stock Indexes Agribusiness 97.7 98.4 80.8 Baking 151.8 153.1...

DOJ, FTC void agreement on antitrust review jurisdiction.(Brief Article)
June 3, 2002... The antitrust division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have nixed a plan they had jointly reached that would have allocated acquisition and merger reviews to the agency with the most expertise in...

RailAmerica sells Texas railroad to Permian Basin.(Brief Article)
June 3, 2002... BOCA RATON, FLA. -- RailAmerica Inc. announced that it has sold the capital stock of its Texas New Mexico Railroad (TNMR) to Permian Basin Railways Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Iowa Pacific Holdings LLC; for $2.25 million. TNMR was...

Bemis declares quarterly dividend. (Financial Reports).(Brief Article)
June 3, 2002... MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. -- Bemis Co. Inc. announced that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 26 cents per share, payable June 3 to shareholders of record at the close of business May 17.

Maple Leaf points to value chain concepts. (Financial Reports).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 3, 2002... TORONTO, ONT. -- Maple Leaf Foods has reported substantially increased earnings and revenues for its first quarter, pointing to protein value chain concepts in its agribusiness and meat products groups that delivered strong results despite...

Chore-Time. (Names in the News).(new regional sales representative)(Brief Article)
June 3, 2002... CHORE-TIME, Milford, Ind. -- Prakaikaew Thongcharoen has joined the company as regional sales representative for Asia. Thongcharoen will support sales activities of established distributor and customer accounts and will develop new market...

Cotswold Swine Genetics. (Names in the News).(Brief Article)
June 3, 2002... COTSWOLD SWINE GENETICS, Mankato, Minn. -- Gary Briggs has been appointed technical sales representative. Briggs will be responsible for providing sales and technical support to producers in northern Montana and Alberta. He was previously with...

Fort Dodge Animal Health. (Names in the News).(veterinary technician)(Brief Article)
June 3, 2002... FORT DODGE ANIMAL HEALTH, Overland Park, Kan. -- Andrea S. McKenzie has joined the company as veterinary technician with the professional services department. McKenzie will be responsible for providing customer technical support. She was...

Kemin Nutrisurance Inc. (Names in the News).(Brief Article)
June 3, 2002... KEMIN NUTRISURANCE INC., Des Moines, Iowa -- Karen Morris has joined the company as customer service presentative for North and South America. Morris will be responsible for domestic and international customer interaction and followthrough...

Kent Feeds Inc. (Names in the News).(district sales manager )(Brief Article)
June 3, 2002... KENT FEEDS INC., Muscatine, Iowa -- Nicholas Francois has joined the company as district sales manager for northeast Iowa. Shelby Koester has joined the company as district sales manager for southeast Wisconsin and northeast Illinois.

White Oak Mills Inc. (Names in the News).(Brief Article)
June 3, 2002... WHITE OAK MILLS INC., Elizabethtown, Pa. -- Randy Potter has joined the company as dairy specialist. Potter will be responsible for meeting dairy producers feed and management needs in Adams, Cumberland and Franklin counties in Pennsylvania as...

Blue Seal Feeds Inc. (Names in the News).(territory sales manager )(Brief Article)
June 3, 2002... BLUE SEAL FEEDS INC., Londonderry, N.H. -- Rick Dobler has been named territory sales manager for Vermont and northern New Hampshire. Dobler will be responsible for specialty feed sales in the his territory through the company's dealer network....

Hy-Line International. (Names in the News).(Brief Article)
June 3, 2002... HY-LINE INTERNATIONAL, West Des Moines, Iowa -- Robert Connolly has joined the company as international marketing director. Connolly will be responsible for supervising the sales team. He was previously with Quester I.T.

Kincannon & Reed. (Names in the News).(Brief Article)
June 3, 2002... KINCANNON & REED, Washington, D.C. -- William F. Kuckuck has joined the firm. Kuckuck was previously with Agribuys. Frederick R. Medero has joined the firm. Medero was previously with the Farmers Home Administration.

Milk Products Inc. (Names in the News).(intern)(Brief Article)
June 3, 2002... MILK PRODUCTS INC., Chilton, Wis. -- Jennifer Schmitz has been hired as marketing intern.

Mulox Inc. (Names in the News).(sales team)(Brief Article)
June 3, 2002... MULOX INC., Macon, Ga. -- Steve Ring has joined the international sales team. Ring will be responsible for the Midwest territory, including Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska and the Dakotas. Alan Vernon has...

SuperValu to create extreme-value centers.(acquisition of Deal$ -- Nothing Over A Dollar )(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 3, 2002... SuperValu Inc. has annonced completion of the acquisition of Deal$ -- Nothing Over A Dollar LLC, an extreme-value general merchandiser with a format the company plans to fold into its own extreme-value grocery merchandiser, Save-A-Lot stores,...

External inquiries require understanding of true intent: from antibiotic, welfare, environmental practices. (Opinion).(Column)
June 3, 2002... * Does your company use antibiotics such as penicillins, tetracyclines, macrolides, lincomycin, bacitracin, virginiamycin, aminoglycosides and sulfonamides for nontherapeutic reasons such as growth promotion or disease prevention? * If...

Negative perceptions cloud atmosphere of limited risk. (Opinion).(bovine spongiform encephalopathy)(Brief Article)
June 3, 2002... Logic has distinct limitations in a world of varying perceptions. In reality, it is dependent on interpretation and objectivity. That, itself, is shrouded with danger. Nonetheless, I will attempt to use logic contextual to the science of pure...

Ground broken for Mississippi poultry laboratory. (Poultry).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 3, 2002... MISSISSIPPI STATE, MISS. -- Ground has been broken for a new poultry diagnostics facility for the Mississippi poultry industry, according to an announcement. The facility, being constructed in Rankin County in central Mississippi, will be...

MTGA relocates office to Buffalo. (Poultry).(Minnesota Turkey Growers Association moves to central Minnesota)(Brief Article)
June 3, 2002... BUFFALO, MINN. -- The Minnesota Turkey Growers Assn. (MTGA) has relocated from St. Paul, Minn., to new offices in Buffalo, an announcement said. The relocation to Buffalo in central Minnesota will put the association, which also represents...

Research presents 'convincing' case for aggressive, frequent egg promotions. (Poultry).(Statistical Data Included)
June 3, 2002... Eggs -- it matters not the count or size -- represent one of the most powerful and profitable categories in the grocery store, and egg promotions not only sell more eggs but more groceries; however, 46% of retailers run egg features just once...

Selenomethionine may aid broiler breeder reproduction. (Nutrition and Health/Poultry).(Brief Article)
June 3, 2002... Field studies suggest that the use of organic, selenium as selenomethionine may improve reproductive potential of broiler breeders, according to Dr. Frank Edens, professor in the department of poultry science at North Carolina State University,...

Livestock revolution will follow in footsteps of poultry industry. (Bottom Line of Nutrition/Polutry).(Brief Article)
June 3, 2002... The 14th annual Australian Poultry Science Symposium was held Feb. 11-13. Organized by the Poultry Research Foundation of the University of Sydney and the World's Poultry Science Assn., Australian Branch, this meeting is one of the outstanding...

Help us help you: let's work together to dispel myths about Baytril[R] in poultry.(Brief Article)
June 3, 2002... Since its introduction in 1996, Baytril[R] (enrofloxacin) 3.23% Concentrate Antimicrobial Solution has provento be a valuable tool for fighting disease ** in poultry and helping ensure a safe food supply. However, misperceptions about Baytril...

Phytase, HAP corn combination may reduce phosphorus excretion. (Nutrition and Health/Poultry).(Brief Article)
June 3, 2002... ABSTRACT The accumulation of phosphorus in soils following years of land application of poultry litter, and the movement of phosphorus into surface and ground waters, has created the need to find methods to reduce phosphorus excretion from...

CAFOs may cost poultry industry $850 million.(Brief Article)
June 3, 2002... An Arkansas Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service expert warned that it will cost the nation's industry between $850 million and $940 million annually to comply with new federal rules covering confined animal feeding Operations (CAFOs). ...

Rudi's bakery represents other part of venture capital 'life'. (Special Report).
June 3, 2002... BOULDER, COLO -- If the tecTerra Food Capital Fund hit home runs with its investment in SiouxPreme Pork Products and Wildwood Harvest Foods (stories, p. 1), it has been caught off base. with its investment in Rudi's Organic Bakery Inc. ...

Lincomycin approved for swine ileitis. (FDA Notice).
June 3, 2002... WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Food & Drug Administration has amended the animal drug regulations to reflect approval of a supplemental new animal drug application (NADA) filed by Pharmacia & Upjohn Co., Kalamazoo, Mich. According to FDA,...

Fund means opportunity across rural economy.
June 3, 2002... DES MOINES, IOWA -- The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFB) is the largest subscriber to the Iowa Agricultural Finance Corp. (IAFC) because it fits IFB's mission to improve the profitability of Iowa's agriculture and producers and the quality of...

Agriculture needs to wake up every morning thinking value. (Agri-Industries CEO).
June 3, 2002... DES MOINES, IOWA -- The agriculture commodity industry, especially the commodity grain segment, is "a tough business," and "our owner-producers want us to do more" than load barges and ship commodity corn and soybeans down the river, according...

Added-value needs real, protected expectations. (West Central CEO).
June 3, 2002... RALSTON, IOWA -- West Central cooperative is building the largest soy diesel plant in the U.S. to add value to the oil stream that comes from soybean crushing and has been involved in value addition for several years, chief executive officer...

Bar must be raised to join in consumer-powered food system. (Special Report).
June 3, 2002... WEVER, IOWA - "I'm always being criticized for raising the bar. People say to me: 'Nick, you're raising the bar too high' - but if we don't raise the bar for some, then all of us will fail," Nick Huston, general manager of the Colusa Elevator...

Ag exports continue to rise.
June 3, 2002... Agricultural exports equalled $29 billion in the October 2001 to March 2002 period, 3.5% more than in the first six months of fiscal 2001, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service (ERS). U.S. agricultural...

Global grain production to rise 1.1%.
June 3, 2002... The world's farmers are expected to grow 1.91 billion metric tons of cereals this year, 1.1% more than last year but less than the world will consume. This will result in the drawing down of stocks in 2003, for the fourth year in a row,...

WTO gives Slovenia passing grade for EU entry.
June 3, 2002... World Trade Organization member countries gave the southeastern European country of Slovenia a positive review earlier in May, with agriculture judged to be one of the main areas in which economic reform and trade liberalization are lagging....

Embrex pleased with growth in Asia, Latin America. (Financial Report).
June 3, 2002... RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. -- Embrex Inc. has reported increased earnings and revenues for its first quarter, attributing its performance to increased sales of Bursaplex, an in ovo vaccine for protection against infectious bursal disease, and...

Deepening channel not likely to harm wildlife.(Columbia River)(Brief Article)
June 3, 2002... Deepening the Columbia River channel will not jeopardize threatened and endangered fish and wildlife, according to biological opinions released May 20 by the two federal agencies responsible for the species' protection. The findings allow...

Sanderson authorizes dividend. (Financial Reports).(Brief Article)
June 3, 2002... LAUREL, MISS. -- The board of directors of Sanderson Farms Inc. has authorized a cash dividend of 10 cents per share on the company's common stock, payable May 21 to holders of record May 7, according to an announcement.

CSX reports higher first-quarter earnings. (Financial Reports).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 3, 2002... RICHMOND, VA. -- CSX Corp. reported higher first-quarter net earnings, despite a struggling economy, due to a focus on costs and efficiencies gained from delivering high levels of service to customers. For its quarter ended March 29, CSX...

CTB reports earnings before accounting change. (Financial Reports).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 3, 2002... MILFORD, IND. -- CTB International Corp. reported an increase in net earnings for its first fiscal 2002 quarter, excluding the effect of an accounting change, despite sales weakness in the U.S. egg production market. For its quarter ended...

Behavioral interviews require new candidate approach.(behavioral interviewing technique)(Brief Article)
June 3, 2002... SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- As the staffing of companies becomes harder in an era of economic uncertainty, the cost of choosing the wrong candidate is prohibitive. When a "bad-fit" employee vacates a managerial or sales position within the first...

Ag losses because of wildlife damage valued at $944 million.(agriculture; crop and livestock losses)(Brief Article)(Illustration)(Industry Overview)(Statistical Data Included)
June 3, 2002... WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Crop and livestock losses from wildlife in the U.S. totaled $944 million during 2001. Field crop losses to wildlife totaled $619 million, livestock and poultry losses $178 million and losses of vegetables, fruits and nuts...

Trout production increases minimally in 2001.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 3, 2002... The National Agricultural Statistics Service reported that trout producers sold $76.3 million worth of fish and eggs during 2001, up only 1% from similar sales in 2000. In the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Trout Production report...

Hog industry insider. (A Supplement to Feedstuffs).(meshed briefs related to hog farming; U.S. and Netherlands)(Industry Overview)
June 3, 2002... Boost for phytase Swine producers should begin adding phytase to hog rations to help them comply with new federal manure management standards expected later this year, according to Dr. Mike Brumm, extension swine specialist at the...

Diclazuril combination for broilers approved. (FDA Notices).(Schering-Plough Animal Health Corp. products)(Brief Article)
June 3, 2002... WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Food & Drug Administration has amended the animal drug regulations to reflect the approval of a new animal drug application (NADA) filed by Schering-Plough Animal Health Corp., Union, N.J. According to FDA,...

Lincomycin approved for arthritis in swine. (FDA Notices).(Alpharma Inc. product)(Brief Article)
June 3, 2002... WASHINGTON, D.C. -- FDA has amended the animal drug regulations to reflect the approval of an abbreviated NADA (ANADA) filed by Alpharma Inc., Ft. Lee, N.J. According to FDA, Alpharma filed ANADA 200-274 that provides for the use of...

Combination cleared for broiler chickens. (FDA Notices).(combination of antibiotics)(Brief Article)
June 3, 2002... WASHINGTON, D.C. -- FDA also has amended the animal drug regulations to reflect the approval of a NADA filed by Alpharma Inc. According to FDA, Alpharma filed NADA 141-124 that provides for the combination use of approved Maxiban (36 g/lb....

Oversight sought for ADM, MCP proposal.(Senators ask Justice Department to review any proposal of merger of Archers Daniels Midland and Minnesota Corn Processors)(Brief Article)
June 3, 2002... WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Six Democratic senators, including California and New York senators who disparaged the ethanol provisions in the new energy bill, have urged the Department of Justice to review future mergers and acquisitions by companies...

Renaissance expands facility, service area. (Mill Market).(Renaissance Nutrition Inc.)(Brief Article)
June 3, 2002... Renaissance Nutrition Inc. of Roaring Spring, Pa., has announced a major expansion project that will add to its manufacturing and warehousing operation in Pennsylvania. The company said the facility will allow it to meet its growing sales...

Bi-pro plant receives HACCP certification. (Mill Market).
June 3, 2002... GUELPH, ONT. -- Bi-pro marketing announced May 17 that its bulk trans-loading, storage and warehousing facility in Guelph has been hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) certified. Through this certification, Bi-projoins a small...

Ingredient Market.(table of recent commodity prices)(Statistical Data Included)
June 3, 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...

Forecasts, weaker U.S. dollar support corn, soybean markets. (Grains and Ingredients).(Industry Overview)
June 3, 2002... The thought of more rain in the eastern Corn Belt combined with a lower dollar value last week to prop up corn and soybean futures. Even though planting had progressed nicely in Illinois, Indiana and Ohio through May 26, there was still 7...

Captive supplies proposal undergoing TCFA policy process. (Livestock and Poultry).
June 3, 2002... A proposal that beef cattle plants in Texas limit captive supplies to 25% of slaughter per week is moving through the policy making process at the Texas Cattle Feeders Assn. (TCFA) and could go to the TCFA board of directors at its meeting June...

U.S. prepares position on animal feeding code for Codex.(Brief Article)
June 3, 2002... WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The international effort to establish a code of practice for animal feeds is entering its third year under the guidance of the Codex Alimentarius Commission. A public meeting to consider the U.S. position on the proposed...

Bioterrorism bill passes Senate.(Brief Article)
June 3, 2002... The final conference report of a bill initiated last year to help the U.S. better prevent, prepare for and respond to public health emergencies related to bioterrorism passed the Senate May 23 by a 98-0 vote. The final compromise bill was...

IDFA signs deal for HACCP software.(International Dairy Foods Association to use hazard analysis and critical control points software from Norback Ley and Associates L.L.C.)(Brief Article)
June 3, 2002... WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The International Dairy Foods Assn. (IDFA) has announced that Norback, Ley & Associates LLC, Middleton, Wis., will continue to provide all IDFA hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) computer software for the...

DuPont Protein Technologies expands soy protein in China.(Brief Article)
June 3, 2002... WILMINGTON, DEL., and BEIJING, CHINA -- DuPont announced May 28 the expansion of its DuPont Protein Technologies business in the People's Republic of China to produce and market soy protein for mainstream consumer foods. The announcement...

FDA to review prion infectivity research.(Brief Article)
June 3, 2002... WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Several scientific reports dealing with the infectivity of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies -- diseases that include bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) -- will be aired June 26-27 during an advisory committee...

AFIA to hold feed institute.
June 3, 2002... The American Feed Industry Assn. (AFIA) will host the 2002 Feed Ingredient Institute June 17-20 at the Holiday Inn O'Hare International, Rosemont, Ill. The institute is designed for feed manufacturers, ingredient suppliers or anyone...