Feedstuffs articles from June 2005

Feedstuffs archives from June 2005

Reactions to OIE rule roll in.(Organization for Animal Health)
June 6, 2005... REACTIONS mounted last week to the World Organization for Animal Health's (OIE) recent action to streamline the risk categories for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) and to make other changes that could ease trade in some products,...

U.S. wants more time to comply.(North American Free Trade Agreement )(Brief Article)
June 6, 2005... THE U.S. government has asked arbitrators for another 60 days to comply with a ruling from a North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) panel on which it overestimated punitive duties for Canadian wheat imports. The Canadian Wheat Board...

Chefs demand quality.(Special Report)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2005... Renowned world chefs cooked up a number of their own pork specialties at the World Pork Congress and afterward took questions from the congress participants. In response to one question, they said today's pork is too lean for their restaurants....

China culls animals due to FMD.(Foot and mouth disease)
June 6, 2005... CHINESE officials confirmed that more than 3,200 animals were culled in late May as authorities tried to control three new outbreaks of deadly foot and mouth disease (FMD). In a May 26 report to the World Organization for Animal Health in...

Turkey influenza.(Market News)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2005... The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has quarantined a turkey layer farm in Abbotsford, B.C., based on preliminary results from the British Columbia Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Fisheries indicating the presence of H3 influenza virus...

Brazil poultry.(Market News)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2005... Brazil's agriculture ministry announced that it is investigating a "mysterious respiratory illness" that killed 5,000 chickens in Mato Grosso do Sul and led to the slaughter of a total of 17,000 chickens. MAPA said last Thursday it will...

Pork, soybeans fuel exports.(News Watch)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2005... U.S. agricultural exports are forecasted at $60.5 billion, up $1.5 billion from the February estimate but still below the record set in 2004, the Economic Research Service (ERS) reported. Export values are lower than in 2004, ERS said,...

Consent agreement attracts a lawsuit.(News Watch)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2005... The Environmental Integrity Project, Sierra Club, Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement and the Association of Irritated Residents have filed a lawsuit to challenge the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Air Quality Agreement set up...

Reformulated gasoline.(News Watch)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2005... The Environmental Protection Agency announced last week that it will reject petitions made by California, New York and Connecticut to waive the oxygen content requirement for reformulated gasoline. Most refiners use either ethanol or MTBE as...

Study points to movement for TB spread across U.K.(News)
June 6, 2005... KEY POINTS * Researchers processed and analyzed 75 million cattle movement records. * Animal movements are linked to disease spread over long distances. * Other factors may affect short-distance spread. BOVINE tuberculosis...

Iraqi vets.(In 60 seconds)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2005... Iraqi vets: The U.N's Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) said May 31 it is currently working to restore "urgently needed veterinary services" to Iraq after services there have been severely damaged after years of neglect and post-conflict...

New undersecretary.(In 60 seconds)(Richard A. Raymond at Nebraska Health & Human Services System)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2005... New undersecretary: President George Bush nominated Dr. Richard A. Raymond of Nebraska May 26 to be undersecretary of agriculture for food safety, a position previously held by Dr. Elsa Murano. Raymond currently serves as director of the...

Mistreated research.(In 60 seconds)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2005... Mistreated research: The University of Nevada-Reno announced last week that it has agreed to pay an $11,400 fine imposed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture after USDA investigated the university's alleged mistreatment of farm animals used...

MPC imports.(In 60 seconds)(milk protein concentrates )(Brief Article)
June 6, 2005... MPC imports: Imports of dairy products for the first three months of this year are up compared to a year ago, according to the National Milk Producers Federation. It said imports of milk protein concentrates (MPC) are up 57%, reaching the...

Chile proposal.(In 60 seconds)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2005... Chile proposal: The Food Safety & Inspection Service (FSIS) proposed to add Chile to the list of countries eligible to export meat and meat products to the U.S. FSIS's reviews of Chile's laws, regulations and other materials show that its meat...

Emerging risks require proper management.(News)
June 6, 2005... KEY POINTS * Communication and education are essential. * Approach must be transparent and consistent. FOOD safety has become the ultimate concern for consumers worldwide, and as a result, proper risk management is essential in the...

Supreme Court returns pork checkoff to circuit.(News)
June 6, 2005... KEY POINTS * Circuits instructed to reconsider their positions in light of beef checkoff ruling. * Pork Board calls action "good news" for pork producers. * CFF "outraged" at Supreme Court. THE U.S. Supreme Court last week...

Alltech.(Names in the News)(appointment of Jorge Arias, Felipe Fagundes and Paulo Jose Rigolin)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2005... ALLTECH, Lexington, Ky. -- Jorge Arias will become global champion for Optigen 1200 in the U.S. Arias was most recently Alltech Argentina's chief executive officer. Felipe Fagundes has been named general manager for Alltech Argentina and...

Council For Agricultural Science & Technology.(Names in the News)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2005... COUNCIL FOR AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, Ames, Iowa -- Dr. John M. Bonner has been chosen to serve as executive vice president effective July 1. Bonner was most recently with Land O'Lakes Purina Feed.

MVP Laboratories Inc.(Names in the News)(Steve Heller appointed)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2005... MVP LABORATORIES INC., Ralston, Neb. -- Steve Heller has joined the company's research and development department. Heller will develop testing and identification of various viral and bacterial strains and will work with diagnostic laboratory...

Stock summary.(Business)(Food industry)(Illustration)
June 6, 2005... Stock Summary This Last Week Week Year June 1 May 25 Ago Feedstuffs-Nelson Stock Indexes Agribusiness ...

Wild oats says 'no more' to cage-produced eggs.(Business)(Wild Oats Markets Inc)
June 6, 2005... WILD Oats Markets Inc., the second-largest natural and organic grocery marketer in the U.S., announced last week that--"after multiple discussions" with the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)--it will begin marketing eggs from only...

Applebee's speaks.(In 60 seconds)(Applebee's International Inc)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2005... Applebee's speaks: More than 94% of Applebee's International Inc. stockholders voted against a recommendation by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) that the restaurant company start to require chicken suppliers to use...

Bribing teachers.(In 60 seconds)(Global Resource Action Center for the Environment)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2005... Bribing teachers: Animal welfare and environmental activist Global Resource Action Center for the Environment (GRACE) has offered teachers cash prizes for including GRACE's "The Meatrix" in their learning plans, including money for school...

Federation proposed.(In 60 seconds)(Humane Society of the United States)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2005... Federation proposed: The Humane Society of the United States has invited 45 animal welfare leaders to a meeting to consider forming a federation of humane societies, the Animal Agriculture Alliance said.

Cows and pets.(In 60 seconds)(Ohio State University)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2005... Cows and pets: A recent survey by researchers at The Ohio State University found that 75% of Ohio residents agree that quality of life is as important for farm animals as for pets, and more than 50% of residents said they would pay 25% more for...

IRS passes PETA.(In 60 seconds)(Internal Revenue Service)(People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2005... IRS passes PETA: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has permitted PETA to retain its tax-exempt status after reviewing the animals rights organization in response to complaints by KFC and Ringling Bros., according to an announcement by PETA...

CHS sells unit.(In 60 seconds)(Gruma Corp.)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2005... CHS sells unit: CHS Inc. has sold its tortilla unit to Gruma Corp., a Mexican-based foods producer, according to an announcement. CHS chief executive officer and president John Johnson said the cooperative remains committed to integrated...

RailAmerica income at $6.2m.(Financial Reports)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2005... For its three months ended March 31, RailAmerica reported a net income of $6.2 million, or 17 cents per share, on revenues of $110.1 million, compared with earnings of $1.3 million, or 4 cents per share, on revenues of $95.9 million for the...

Hormel approves dividend.(Financial Reports)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2005... The board of directors of Hormel Foods Corp. has approved a cash dividend of 13 cents per share on the company's common stock, payable Aug. 15 to holders of record July 23, according to an announcement.

Pilgrim's authorizes dividend.(Financial Reports)(Pilgrim's Pride Corp)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2005... The board of directors of Pilgrim's Pride Corp. has authorized a cash dividend of 1.5 cents per share on the company's common stock, payable June 30 to holders of record June 10, according to an announcement.

Commodity costs adversely affect Sara Lee results.(Financial Reports)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2005... Sara Lee has reported higher income for its meats segment for its third fiscal 2005 period but lower returns for the segment for the first three quarters. The company said first-quarter results were a consequence of a gain on the sale of...

Embrex notes 'concerns' in 2005 outlook.(Financial Reports)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2005... Embrex Inc. has reported decreased earnings for its first period on increased revenues, citing changes in its product mix and lower device sales. For its quarter ended March 31, Embrex reported net earnings of $610,000, or 7 cents per...

FCS reports 'favorable' ag economy.(Financial Reports)(Farm Credit Services of Northern Illinois)(agricultural economy)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2005... Farm Credit System (FCS) has reported increased net income and loan volume for its first quarter, saying the agriculture economy is "favorable" and credit quality remains "healthy." For its quarter ended March 31, FCS reported net income of...

Michael attributes lower egg prices.(Financial Reports)(Michael Foods Inc.)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2005... Michael Foods Inc. has reported decreased earnings and sales for its first quarter, attributing its results to depressed egg markets. For its quarter ended March 31, Michael reported net earnings of $6.8 million on sales of $305.0 million,...

Wyoming dairy to break ground.(Business)(Prairie Center Dairy)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2005... A 5,000-head dairy is clearing hurdles to be constructed in Goshen County near Torrington, Wyo., with permitting underway and groundbreaking expected this fall, according to published reports. The dairy will be built by diversified investor...

Parmalat stock gets re-listing.(Business)(Parmalat Finanziaria S.p.A.)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2005... ITALIAN stock market regulator Consob approved for public trading and re-listed Parmalat SpA last week, an important step in the company's strategy to swap debt for equity to emerge from its bankruptcy status. The approval follows that of...

EU layer directive raises uncertainties.(Poultry)
June 6, 2005... KEY POINTS * Costs will increase by millions of euros. * Bird welfare may be worse in alternative systems. * Bacteriological and other health problems may increase. THE European Union's directive on layer welfare that will...

EU proposes welfare directive.(Poultry)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2005... ON the heels of two critical reports that the European Union's directive on layer welfare will be costly and of potentially questionable value to bird welfare and food safety (nearby story), the European Commission has now published a proposed...

Welfare seminar planned.(Poultry)
June 6, 2005... THE U.S. Poultry & Egg Assn. (USPoultry) has scheduled a conference on poultry care and handling for Aug. 10-11 in Atlanta, Ga., according to an announcement. The conference will focus on audits, automated catching and care and handling in...

It's time to remove blinders.(Loos Tales)(Bureau of Land Management )(Column)
June 6, 2005... WHEN was the last time you were on a horse? Whether you are in the saddle or own a horse, or even if you consider the horse to be a 1,000 lb. glue bottle, I believe it is vitally important that you help grab the reins because this critter is...

Science vs. politics: OIE made right choice.(World Organization for Animal Health)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
June 6, 2005... THE World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) is to be commended for its recent revisions to the international animal health code for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE). The fact that an organization the size of OIE can come together...

Sow crates 'inhumane'.(Letter to the Editor)
June 6, 2005... Dear editor: In regard to the May 23 column titled "Save the piglets," my family has operated a livestock production unit for more than 38 years--800-sow farrow-to-finish and 400 cow-calf. I agree with the use of farrowing stalls and...

Early feeding gains kept until market.(Research)
June 6, 2005... CHICKS are precocial (def: capable of a high degree of independent activity from birth) and, on hatching, will forage for feed and then begin to grow, whereas holding birds without feed results in weight loss until at least 24 hours after birds...

Behavior looks to genetics.(Nutrition & Health: Poultry)
June 6, 2005... ALTERNATIVE housing and welfare was a point of discussion at the 2005 PIC Symposium, held May 10-11 in Nashville, Tenn., especially gathering scientific data upon which to base future recommendations and/or legislation. Dr. John McGlone,...

Hooge Consulting Service Inc.(Nutrition Notes)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2005... Hooge Consulting Service Inc. announced May 23 that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded it an $80,000 Small Business Innovation Research Phase 1 competitive grant to further evaluate the feasibility of using L-thyroxine (T4) or...

Patent granted.(In 60 seconds)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2005... Patent granted: Bioniche Life Sciences Inc. announced that it has been granted a new patent issued by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office on its core mycobacterial cell wall technology. The new patent relates to Bioniche's proprietary...

Economic book.(Books)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2005... Economic book: The Haworth Press Inc. has published Economic Reforms & Food Security: The Impact of Trade & Technology in South Asia, edited by Suresh Chandra Babu and Ashok Gulati of the International Food Policy Research Institute. The...

Swine odors.(In 60 seconds)
June 6, 2005... Swine odors: Researchers with the Laboratory of Soil Biochemistry at Pennsylvania State University reported that a simple mixture of horseradish root and hydrogen peroxide neutralized swine manure odors in laboratory studies. Dr. Jerzy Dec,...

Survey mailed.(In 60 seconds)
June 6, 2005... Survey mailed: Survey forms for the 2005 Feedstuffs North American Feed Manufacturers Profile were mailed June 1 to the head offices of animal feed manufacturing companies in the U.S. and Canada. If your company would like to participate but...

Wet feeds may provide economic advantage.(Bottom Line)
June 6, 2005... THE Australian Poultry Science Symposium has consistently been a forum for research and programs that might be referred to as leading edge, cutting edge, unique or novel. It is simplistic to dismiss some of this research as not being very...

Sow expansion sees much talk, little action.(Hog Industry: INSIDER)
June 6, 2005... KEY POINTS * Construction is taking place, but it seems to be for finishing space. * A plan in Indiana calls for doubling pork production and increasing processing capacity. DURING this prolonged period of profitability in the...

'Beneath blanket,' pork has key future.(Special Report: World Pork Expo)
June 6, 2005... KEY POINTS * Pork has same competitive strengths as poultry. * Feed, labor and land will "dictate" points of production. * Producers must keep up with changing, global business models. PORK, already the most-consumed meat in...

6 questions for the future.(Special Report: World Pork Expo)
June 6, 2005... WRAPPING up a presentation to the World Pork Congress, Gordon Arnold (pictured) said several questions linger about the future of pork production and trade in the world. Question 1: Will China successfully adjust its pork production to a...

'Incredible changes' give pork opportunity to win or lose.
June 6, 2005... KEY POINT * The way consumers eat is changing. * The computer is more important than the cooker. * Eating is changing from functional to emotional events. UNDERSTANDING that the way consumers eat is changing and understanding...

Comfortable brands.(Consumer demand in poultry)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2005... Comfortable brands: Consumers want brands in the meat case because brands represent what consumers demand in meat and poultry, including healthfulness, nutrition, safety, convenience, value and production systems that are in the best interests...

Brand limits.(In 60 seconds)
June 6, 2005... Brand limits: At the same time, Arnold said, brands have their limits, explaining that brands lose their differentiation when there are too many in the meat case. "Several brands of pork," he said, "make the brands a commodity."

Citizen vs. consumer.(opinion)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2005... Citizen vs. consumer: The citizen wants food produced through a social agenda--i.e., animal welfare, environmental stewardship, non-genetically modified, etc.; "the citizen wants everything," according to Paddy Moore (pictured), director of...

Pork for pets.(In 60 seconds)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2005... Pork for pets: Pork producers and merchandisers need to take advantage of important markets, including markets for pet products, according to food company consultant Ken Parnell. He noted that in the U.S., pet food sales outpace baby food...

Pigs and pork.(In 60 seconds)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2005... Pigs and pork: In pork promotion, it's important "to separate the pig from the pork," according to Mick Sloyan, chief executive officer of the British Pig Executive. "People are interested in pigs on the farm, but for consumers, there's a...

Attack subsidies.(In 60 seconds)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2005... Attack subsidies: Everyone supports free trade until their country or their industry no longer has an advantage, and then they want gate prices and subsidies for protection, Smithfield Foods Inc. executive Raul Baxter (pictured) said. However,...

Variation exists for global pork production: costs of feeding and housing and environmental strain are primarily responsible for differences in the price of pork production around the world. Agricultural Economical Institute LEI and Rabobank compared the international competitive positions of Brazil, Canada, China, Poland, the U.S. and the Netherlands.(Special Report: World Pork Expo)
June 6, 2005... LOWER costs of feeding and housing as well as less environmental strain are responsible for the difference in pork production costs around the world. Brazil has the lowest cost price at 99 eurocents/kg of slaughter weight. In order,...

Pork should get into 'clubs'.(Special Report: World Pork Expo)(United Kingdom British Pig Executive )
June 6, 2005... POSITIONING two pork chops to look like a heart, the British pork promotion authority is repositioning pork as a lean meat product that can help prevent and/or reduce obesity, according to Mick Sloyan (pictured), chief executive officer of the...

China looks at possibilities.(Special Report: World Pork Expo)
June 6, 2005... CHINA is the number-one pork-producing and--consuming country in the world and has a number of challenges and opportunities before it to expand its pork sufficiency, according to Shen Guang (pictured), secretary general of the China...

Complex consolidates dairy research efforts, expertise.(Facilities)(LongView Animal Nutrition Center)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2005... KEY POINTS * More than 600 visitors are expected to tour the facility each year. * The facility will aid research for proprietary, value-added products and programs. WITH a goal of having the best commercial animal nutrition...

Dairy facility will anchor 'corridor'.(Facilities: News)(Iowa State University of Science and Technology)
June 6, 2005... WHEN completed, Iowa State University's new dairy farm is expected to be one of the premier dairy education and research facilities in the nation. "We've been planning a long time for this, and the new farm will bring our dairy science...

Research farm may help rally Iowa dairy.(This and That)
June 6, 2005... IOWA'S 2.8% Coalition, a group of dairy supporters within the state, believes the new dairy farm in the works at Iowa State University (story, p. 28) will help in the coalition's goal to increase milk production in the state. Paul Brown,...

Ridley equine plant begins operations.(Facilities: News)(Ridley Equine Nutrition)
June 6, 2005... KEY POINTS * The equine-only facility eliminates concerns over mixing errors and flushing problems. * More than 30 storage bins have a total capacity in excess of 400 tons. * The company may repeat the concept in other markets....

Cutoff valves.(GRAIN AND FEED)(from Clyde Materials Handling )(Brief Article)
June 6, 2005... Clyde Materials Handling of Milford, Ind., announced its patented Spheri Valve, a fast-closing bulk materials cutoff valve featuring a long-lasting dome assembly design. The Spheri Valve's construction allows reliable, unrestricted, full-bore...

Cylinders.(Grain and Feed Products)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2005... Duff-Norton of Charlotte, N.C., announced that its SuperCylinder adds a precision-guided translating tube system to Duff-Norton mechanical actuator components to provide a clevis-mounted actuator line with broad capabilities. Some of...

Thermal drives.(Grain and Feed Products)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2005... Falk Corp. of Milwaukee, Wis., has introduced a new line of low-ratio, high-thermal drives that are designed for tough thermal requirements. With generous sump capacities to augment heat dissipation, these drives will meet many specifications...

Gear drive lubricant.(GRAIN AND FEED)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2005... Falk has also introduced its GMax 6000 Enclosed Gear Drive Lubricant. GMax 6000 provides superior wear protection, thermal and oxidation stability and extended operating life--15,000 hours between changes. It is available as a "Factory Fill"...

Weigh Batching Systems.(GRAIN AND FEED)(Product introduction)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2005... Flexicon Corp. of Bethlehem, Pa., has announced its new Weigh Batching System, which is designed for mezzanines and other low-headroom areas. The system utilizes Low Profile Flexible Screw Conveyors configured with motor drives at the inlet end...

Pulley lagging.(GRAIN AND FEED)(Product introduction)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2005... Holz Rubber Co. of Lodi, Cal., has introduced the addition of the ContiTech Rubber Strip Lagging to its line of high-quality pulley lagging products. Made from premium-grade rubber, its unique properties eliminate slippage while providing...

Rotary airlocks brochure.(GRAIN AND FEED)
June 6, 2005... Kice Industries Inc. of Wichita, Kan announced its new full-color brochure that introduces the entire line of Kice rotary airlocks. The airlocks are available in nine models and range in size from 6 to 30 in. The brochure details important...

Spreader trucks.(GRAIN AND FEED)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2005... Roto-Mix of Dodge City, Kan., has announced its RotoSpread 532-16 spreader truck with electronic scales and variable hydraulic flow controls. Some features include a heavy-duty, polyethylene chamber to prevent rust-out. The belt and push gate...

Gable-style buildings.(GRAIN AND FEED)(from Sioux Steel Co)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2005... Sioux Steel Co. of Sioux Falls, S.D., announced the availability of its new expanded line of Pro-Tec buildings. The building is able to span up to 130 ft. in a gable-style tension membrane structure. The ease of construction along with common...

Oxy-fuel safety packs.(GRAIN AND FEED)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2005... Smith Equipment of Watertown, S.D., has introduced its new Oxy-Fuel Safety Pack to educate both novice and professional welders on maintaining safe oxy-fuel cutting, heating and welding practices. The pack includes the Oxy-Fuel Equipment...

Weighing software.(ANIMAL PRODUCTION/PROCESSING)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2005... Osborne Industries of Osborne, Kan., announced that key indicators have been added to its Osborne Daily Weigh software for the Weight Watcher Growth Management System. The Weight Watcher system manages the growth of up to 600 head of pigs in...

Inside look at mega-dairy study initiated.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2005... ENTIRA announced that it will conduct a new study, "Inside the Mega Dairy: Management Strategy & Decision Making Structure," which will reveal how top managers in this market think and operate. "Fewer than 1,300 large dairy operations...

DNA test may zap Fusarium.(MILL MARKET)(Deoxyribonucleic Acid)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2005... IDENTIFYING fungi that cause Fusarium head blight in cereal grains has become easier thanks to a new DNA-based test developed by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists in Peoria, Ill. At least 16 species of Fusarium can cause head...

Bunge expands grain operations.(MILL MARKET)
June 6, 2005... BUNGE North America announced an agreement that will allow it to build a barge unloading and grain storage facility at the Port of Decatur in Alabama, giving the company the resources to expand its grain merchandising ability in the...

Cargill buys Romanian crusher.(MILL MARKET)(CARGILL Inc. acquires Olpo)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2005... CARGILL Inc. has received approval from competition authorities to buy Olpo, the largest oilseed crusher, refiner and bottler in Romania. The acquisition is Cargill's second major investment in Romania. A year ago, it purchased Comcereal SA...

Ingredient market.(Illustration)
June 6, 2005... 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 shows...