Feedstuffs articles from May 2005

Feedstuffs archives from May 2005

EU test 20 vessels.(News)
May 2, 2005... KEY POINTS * The European Commission approved a diagnostic test April 25. * Farm ministers were reassured that preventative measures are in place. ********** WITH tests running and loads already being cleared, European...

Japan still a tough sell.(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... THERE were no breakthroughs on reopening U.S. beef exports to Japan and Korea as a technical team led by U.S. Department of Agriculture deputy undersecretary Chuck Lambert returned from official visits. Still, Agriculture Secretary Mike...

Smithfield meets ISO 14001 criteria.(News)
May 2, 2005... KEY POINTS * ISO helps Smithfield go "beyond compliance." * Stewardship reassures company's customers. ********** SMITHFIELD made an announcement last week that was perhaps even slightly shocking to the environmental...

Egg switch.(Market News)(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... Wal-Mart's U.K. supermarket chain Asda has announced that it will switch 500,000 hens from battery cages into open barns by May 1 by changing the way in which it sources its fresh eggs. The move means Asda will sell 140 million fewer battery...

Connors on move.(Market News)(Appointed Charles Connors as Deputy Secretary)(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... Agriculture deputy secretary Charles "Chuck" Connors was expected to be sworn in early this week and begin duties in a newly remodeled executive suite at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Until moving into his new job, Connors was the White...

Soybean rust found in Georgia.(News Watch)(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... Soybean rust has been confirmed on soybean leaf samples taken in Seminole County, Ga., the U.S. Department of Agriculture said last week. This is the first finding of soybean rust on soybean plants, in this case volunteer soybeans, in the 2005...

Portman on track.(News Watch)(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... The confirmation of Rep. Rob Portman (R., Ohio) as U.S. Trade Representative was assured late last Thursday after Sen. Evan Bayh (D., Ind.) lifted a hold that had blocked the Senate's vote on the nomination. Assuming the process goes smoothly,...

Canadian hog numbers up slightly.(News Watch)(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... The Canadian government reported April 28 that national hog numbers were up slightly from year-earlier levels as exports, threatened by possible U.S. trade sanctions, slowed only slightly. "Farmers had 14.7 million hogs on their farms as of...

R-CALF rounds up major opposition.(News)
May 2, 2005... KEY POINTS * Legal actions taken on two tracks of border closing. * Canadians, U.S. industry weigh-in against R-CALF. ********** LEGAL actions to reopen the U.S. border to live cattle--and to keep it open to boneless beef from...

Ag part of solution for EPA.(Inside Washington)(Environmental Protection Agency)
May 2, 2005... IN a somewhat tiresome habit, Bush Administration officials apparently aren't supposed to go out in public without finding occasion to publicly praise the President. That made it ironic last week considering the issues involved...

Harkin comes down on Dorr.(News)(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... THE Senate Agriculture Committee again took up the tortured nomination of Tom Dorr last week to become the U.S. Department of Agriculture's undersecretary for rural development. Dorr served in the post for more than a year on a recess...

EU loses WTO sugar case.(News)(European Union)(World Trade Organization)
May 2, 2005... KEY POINTS * The commission said it will reform its subsidy regime. * Developing nations may demand a more level playing field. ********** THERE was one slim bit of good news for Europe's sugar growers in an important judgment...

Wild CWD.(In 60 seconds)(Chronic Wasting Disease)(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... Wild CWD: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced April 27 that it has received a preliminary positive result for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a wild deer sampled in Oneida County--near where two captive deer...

Soda ash.(In 60 seconds)(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... Soda ash: FMC Wyoming Corp. announced that, effective June 1 or as contract terms permit, off-list prices for all grades of soda ash will increase $15 per ton. The increase applies to bulk and packaged soda ash, the company said. It said the...

Court case.(In 60 seconds)(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... Court case: The Supreme Court ruled last week that a group of Texas peanut farmers, whose crops were damaged by a federally approved herbicide, can file damage claims against the manufacturer, Dow AgroSciences, in state court. Major chemical...

NAFTA benefits.(In 60 seconds)(North American Free Trade Agreement )(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... NAFTA benefits: A report from the congressional investigative arm reaffirms that the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has benefited U.S. agricultural producers, although problems still remain with increased market access. The...

Pet ownership.(In 60 seconds)(American Pet Products Manufacturers Assn.)(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... Pet ownership: New figures just released from the American Pet Products Manufacturers Assn. (APPMA) 2005-06 National Pet Owners Survey show that U.S. pet ownership is currently at its highest level, with 69 million U.S. households (63%) owning...

BSE study.(In 60 seconds)(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... BSE study: A Kansas Agriculture Department and Kansas State University extension report last week said the U.S. beef industry lost $3.24.7 billion in revenue in 2004 due to lost export markets. The report also evaluated the potential effect...

Kraft reports growth in pizza, breakfast meats.(Financial Reports)(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... Kraft Foods Inc. has reported an increase in earnings and revenues for its first quarter, attributing its performance to commodity-driven price increases, improved product mix, good new-product results, international growth and increased...

Elanco sales increase 7%.(Financial Reports)(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... Eli Lilly & Co. has reported that its animal health business, Elanco Animal Health, recorded a 7% increase in sales for Lilly's first quarter--to $195.5 million--but did not otherwise comment on the business' performance.

Alcohol sales fuel MGP.(Financial Reports)(MGP Ingredients Inc)(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... Fuel- and food-grade alcohol sales, which pushed distillery product sales up 7%, allowed MGP Ingredients Inc., Atchison, Kan., to report strong results for its second quarter. For the quarter ended Dec. 31, the company reported a net income...

Lilly approves cash dividend.(Financial Reports)(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... The board of directors of Eli Lilly & Co. has approved a cash dividend of 38 cents per share on the company's common stock, payable June 10 to holders of record May 13, according to an announcement.

Pfizer reports increased sales for animal health.(Financial Reports)(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... Pfizer Inc. has reported a 10% increase in U.S. sales and a 16% increase in worldwide sales for its animal health business, Pfizer Animal Health, in the company's first quarter this year. For the quarter ended March 31, Pfizer said animal...

Merger combines biggest in poultry.(Business)(Erich Wesjohann GmbH and Co KG)
May 2, 2005... KEY POINTS * Aviagen, Wesjohann merge chicken, turkey and layer genetics. * Combination to bring producers faster progress. * Panton will continue to lead Aviagen. ********** THE biggest company in chicken and turkey...

Eggs lower LOL earnings.(Business)(Land O'Lakes' Inc)
May 2, 2005... DEPRESSED egg prices leading to losses in that business segment were the key factor in a drop in earnings for Land O'Lakes' (LOL) first quarter, the company said last week. LOL reported net sales of $2.05 billion and earnings of $24.3...

Distributors merge.(In 60 seconds)(Burns Veterinary Supply Inc)(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... Distributors merge: The Butler Co. and Burns Veterinary Supply Inc. announced April 18 that they will merge to create the nation's leading distributor of animal health products and services to veterinarians. The combined company will be called...

Strategic alliance.(In 60 seconds)(Illinois Crop Improvement Assn Inc)(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... Strategic alliance: GeneScan USA Inc. and the Illinois Crop Improvement Assn. Inc. (ICIA) have formed a strategic alliance to provide a broad range of technical expertise, consulting service and audit capacity to the agrofood industry,...

Product license.(In 60 seconds)(Yarn International ASA)(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... Product license: Agrotain International LLC, St. Louis, Mo., has licensed its technology to Yarn International ASA for urea and urea ammonium nitrate incorporation at the manufacturing level for agricultural markets in Europe. Details of the...

Web site acquisition.(In 60 seconds)(Cattlesoft Inc)(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... Web site acquisition: Cattlesoft Inc., an agribusiness software and technology company, recently purchased The Cattle Pages web site from Cain and Leslie Neal, founders of the site, according to an announcement. Founded in January 1996, The...

Slack cites ID progress.(Business)
May 2, 2005... THE U.S. will have a coordinated national system for animal identification operating "by the end of the decade," Glenn Slack, chief executive officer and president of the National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA), told an international...

Kemin Nutrisurance.(Names in the News)(appointed Alan Bergold as director of research and development)(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... KEMIN NUTRISURANCE, Des Moines, Iowa -- Dr. Alan Bergold has been named director of research and development. Bergold will be responsible for research, product development and formulation activities for pet food and companion animals.

Lohmann Animal Health.(Names in the News)(appointed Anna-Christina Riebau as marketing assistant)(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... LOHMANN ANIMAL HEALTH, Cuxhaven, Germany -- Anna-Christina Riebau has joined the company as marketing assistant. Riebau will be responsible for assisting with advertising, brochures, catalogues and newsletters and will help with events,...

Emerge.(Names in the News)(appointed Mark Wellman as regional sales manager )(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... EMERGE, Sebastian, Fla. -- Mark Wellman has joined the company as regional sales manager for the CattleLog line of animal information systems.

Iowa State University.(Names in the News)(appointed Matthew Ellinwood as companion animal expert)(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY, Ames, Iowa -- Matthew Ellinwood has joined the animal science department as companion animal expert. Ellinwood teaches the sophomore class and will develop graduate-level courses. Anna Johnson has joined the department as...

Kansas City Southern.(Names in the News)(appointed Kayden B. Howard as associate general counsel)(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN, Kansas City, Mo. -- Kayden B. Howard has been appointed associate general counsel. Howard will focus on labor and employment matters.

Manna Pro Corp.(Names in the News)(promoted Jason A. Bachert as regional sales director)(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... MANNA PRO CORP., St. Louis, Mo. -- Jason A. Bachert has been promoted to regional sales director. Bachert will focus on supervising the sale of animal feed programs to feed retailers across Florida.

Nichino America Inc.(Names in the News)(appointed Mike Ames as general manager )(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... NICHINO AMERICA INC., Wilmington, Del. -- Mike Ames has joined the company as general manager of marketing and sales.

University of California.(Names in the News)(appointed Christine Casey as assistant vice president)(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, Davis, Cal. -- Christine Casey has been named assistant vice president, administrative services, for the agriculture and natural resources (ANR) division.

Wilbur-Ellis Co.(Names in the News)(appointed Al Zimmer as manager)(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... WILBUR-ELLIS CO., Portland, Ore. -- Al Zimmer has been appointed manager of business development in the feed division.

Anderson joins Feedstuffs.(Business)(appointed Jeffery Anderson as sales associate)(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... JEFFREY Anderson has joined Feedstuffs as the new East Coast sales associate. Being born and raised in St. Paul, Minn., Anderson experienced the true farm life, spending many summers driving an open-air combine and grain truck on his...

Stock summary.(Business)(Illustration)
May 2, 2005... Stock Summary This Last Week Week Year April 27 April 20 Ago Feedstuffs-Nelson Stock Indexes Agribusiness 124.0...

Can you doctor with no black bag?(Loos Tales)
May 2, 2005... APRIL 5 was a big day for our family because my third daughter was born. Everything had gone extremely well until one day last week, when she was sneezing and exhibiting some other troubling signs including a temperature of 100.3. When my...

Pyramid on target.(Editorial)
May 2, 2005... THE U.S. Department of Agriculture's new food guide pyramid is an important improvement on the previous pyramid that was in place since 1992, and it pays respect to criticism and recommendations of the food industry and health and nutrition...

U.S. cattle producers must focus on long term.(Viewpoint)
May 2, 2005... THE U.S. must maintain its credibility as a leader in world agricultural trade. By using our position of leadership to reform world trade rules, we will win greater access for all of our farm products, including U.S. beef. The only way we...

Calcium complexes may improve hatchability.(Research)
May 2, 2005... RECENT research with turkey breeder hens found that organic calcium complexes may improve reproductive parameters of turkeys. Dr. Jesse Grimes of North Carolina State University discussed the research at the Midwest Poultry Federation March...

H5N1 vaccine.(In 60 seconds)(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... H5N1 vaccine: Merial, Duluth, Ga., has introduced Gallimune Flu H5N9, a new, inactivated vaccine developed and shown to be effective against the highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 virus currently devastating Southeast Asia. According to...

Maternal immunization.(In 60 seconds)(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... Maternal immunization: Schering-Plough Animal Health Corp., Kenilworth, N.J., announced the introduction of Guardian, a vaccine for maternal immunization to help protect newborn calves against neonatal calf diarrhea caused by rotavirus,...

Weather data.(In 60 seconds)(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... Weather data: Spectrum Technologies Inc., Plainfield, Ill., has released Spec7 Pro software so growers and researchers can manage their weather data more quickly and easily than ever before. The program takes data collected by WatchDog data...

Circovirus ELISA.(In 60 seconds)(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... Circovirus ELISA: Synbiotics Corp., San Diego, Cal., announced the launch of two enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) test kits for porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2). Serelisa PCV2 Ab Mono Blocking is for use on serum and fecal samples, and...

Horse feed.(In 60 seconds)(Hi-Pro Feeds)(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... Horse feed: Hi-Pro Feeds, a division of Friona Industries LP, Friona, Texas, has introduced the OptiBran line of equine feed. A highly digestible, high-fat pelleted feed, OptiBran contains stabilized rice bran, vegetable oil, yeast culture,...

Silage applicator.(In 60 seconds)(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... Silage applicator: Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc., Des Moines, Iowa, has developed a new, patented inoculant application system. The Appli-Pro Super Low Volume (SLV) inoculant application system utilizes the traditional Appli-Pro 2.5 liter...

AGPs in ag: history, mode discussed.(Bottom Line)
May 2, 2005... THE Poultry Science Assn. meeting held July 25-29, 2004, in St. Louis, Mo., included a symposium on Antibiotics in Animal Feeds: Are There Viable Alternatives? The use of antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs) is one of the most important...

Air agreement 'angst' surfaces.(Hog Industry INSIDER)
May 2, 2005... KEY POINTS * If some sectors choose not to participate, the EPA deal could be less effective. * Many pork, egg producers welcome the agreement, but dairy, turkey segments are reluctant. * Some producers have signed on, but others...

Moark modernizes based on discoveries at egg farm.(Poultry)
May 2, 2005... KEY POINTS * Company uses Colorado farm to discover best practices. * Hen management gives birds every welfare possible. * Manure management prevents odor, flies. ********** WALKING across an egg farm just outside Roggen,...

Parliament recommends inquiry into flu outbreak.(News)
May 2, 2005... THE House of Commons' Agriculture Committee told the Canadian Parliament that it should set up a public inquiry into the handling of British Colombia's outbreak of avian influenza last year. An "independent commission of inquiry" is needed,...

Jolly becomes president of DFI Group.(News)(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... JAMES D. Jolly became president of DFI Group Inc., effective May 1, according to chairman and chief executive officer William R. Horton. In the position, Jolly will direct the development of the alternative fuels projects DFI Group has on...

EU ag 'has no more to give'.(News)
May 2, 2005... KEY POINTS * Ag leaders want governments to make good on promise. * There must be a "balanced outcome" in pillars of WTO talks. ********** TWO powerful organizations representing European agriculture told the bloc's top trade...

Bankruptcy reform.(In 60 seconds)(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... Bankruptcy reform: Legislation reforming U.S. bankruptcy rules has been signed into legislation. The bill sets up a flexible means test to assess an individual's ability to repay debts. The bill also expands family farmer eligibility for...

Outbreak contained.(In 60 seconds)(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... Outbreak contained: The recent outbreak of avian influenza in North Korea has been successfully contained, the Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) said April 25, urging the country to continue surveillance on the affected farms and elsewhere...

ISDA created.(In 60 seconds)(Indiana State Department of Agriculture )(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... ISDA created: Last week, Indiana created its first Department of Agriculture after Gov. Mitch Daniels signed HEA 1008 April 25, creating the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA). A number of existing agencies and functions will be...

Prion shape.(In 60 seconds)(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... Prion shape: New research on prions suggests that the ability of prions in one species to infect other species depends on the shape of the toxic, threadlike fibers produced by the priori. Two studies on the topic appeared in the April 8 issue...

Investigation continues.(In 60 seconds)(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... Investigation continues: The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) has concluded initial testing in the investigation into a case of bovine tuberculosis discovered in the state earlier this year. In February, two source herds and 18 herds...

Draft document.(In 60 seconds)(identify administrative units)(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... Draft document: The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has prepared a draft document that proposes to identify administrative units (AUs) within 11 member states of the European Union and...

Unique facility will aid research into odor, emissions.(Facilities)
May 2, 2005... BEGINNING in early June, researchers at Purdue University will spend a year replicating on-farm conditions in a one-of-a-kind, 15,500 sq. ft., 12-room Swine Environmental Research Building. The building, which holds 720 hogs, will help...

Continuous flow units growing.(Facilities: News)
May 2, 2005... WITH hog and other livestock and poultry producers growing in size, technology they use to manufacture their own feed must grow, too. Larry Van Arendonk, president of Pella Electronics, Pella, Iowa, said livestock producers have shown...

Industry told to share food safety knowledge.(This and That)
May 2, 2005... ALTHOUGH each player in the food production chain--from producers to processors to grocers to restaurants--plays a different role in the food chain, the overarching goal among all segments is the same: produce safe food. That goal,...

Barge fleet still declining.(Facilities: News)(Informa Economics Inc)
May 2, 2005... THE U.S. inland barge fleet experienced another year of declines, down more than 2,000 barges from a historical high just six years ago, according to a study from Informa Economics Inc. In this past year, although 510 new barges were added...

Electrical safety needs vigilance.(Facilities: Industry Focus)
May 2, 2005... Understanding the risks involved with electricity and electical equipment, using the resources available and implementing proper procedures and work practices can go a long way toward making your facility safe and bringing everyone home at the...

Twin-shaft crushers.(GRAIN AND FEED)(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... Franklin Miller Inc. of Livingston, N.J., has announced its Delumper Crusher Model DC1200 with powerful twin-shaft crushing capabilities in a compact configuration. This unit crushes, chops and destroys a wide range of materials, reducing them...

Collapsible containers.(GRAIN AND FEED)(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... LINPAC Materials Hand-ling of Georgetown, Ky., has announced the new Ropak 65 in. Extended Length reusable, collapsible container. Specially designed to handle long and hard-to-fit parts, the new Extended Length features a 64.5 in. x 48 in....

Stud welders.(GRAIN AND FEED)(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... Miller Electric Mfg. Co. of Appleton, Wis., announced its new PowCon Arc Stud 625 stud welder with inverter arc control technology for superior arc stud performance and lightweight portability. The Arc Stud 625 weighs only 75 lb., enabling...

Classifying cutters.(GRAIN AND FEED)(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... Munson Machinery Co. of Utica, N.Y., has introduced its new Model SCC-30 Screen Classify-ing Cutter that cuts hard, soft and fibrous materials into controlled particle sizes with minimal fines at high rates. The cutter features a patented...

Digital weight indicators.(GRAIN AND FEED)(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... Rice Lake Weighing Systems of Rice Lake, Wis., has introduced its Survivor 420HE hostile environment digital weight indicator as a solution for severe-duty industrial and agricultural applications. Its NEMA 4x enclosure, constructed of...

Safe indicators.(GRAIN AND FEED)(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... Rice Lake Weighing Systems has also introduced its 320IS Plus for additional flexibility of a full numeric keypad. When paired with the optional safe area I/O module, the indicator is also equipped with eight setpoint types for simple batching...

Virtual weight indicators.(GRAIN AND FEED)(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... Rice Lake Weighing Systems introduced its VIRTUi HMI software that turns a PC workstation into a virtual weight indicator, displaying weight data and allowing operator interface directly from a computer. When paired with the company's iQUBE...

Tank mounts.(GRAIN AND FEED)(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... Rice Lake Weighing Systems announced that the streamlined, stainless steel design of its RL9000 TWM tank weigh module provides accuracy and durability in hostile environment weighing applications. With a low-profile configuration and...

Bag conveyors.(GRAIN AND FEED)(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... Tech Packaging Group LLC has announced the Series 154 Bag Flattener/Conditioning Conveyor. Designed to level and flatten product in paper or plastic bags prior to palletizing or stacking, the bags are conditioned between two opposing belt...

Agrium invests $40m.(Facilities: New Equipment)
May 2, 2005... AGRIUM Inc. announced that it will immediately begin construction to expand production capabilities of its patented-process controlled release nitrogen fertilizer product line. The company said it will invest approximately $40 million to...

Omega opens center.(MILL MARKET)(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... OMEGA Protein Inc., one of the world's largest manufacturers of fish meal and fish oil, has completed its new health and science center in Reedville, Va. The center, which it said is the only fully integrated fish oil processing facility...

Shippers to save $5.5m.(MILL MARKET)
May 2, 2005... FOLLOWING an announcement of a temporary rail rate decline, shippers sending wheat to the Pacific Northwest on Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) trains will save about $5.5 million, according to an estimate by Steve Strege of the North Dakota...

GEAPS 510.(In 60 seconds)
May 2, 2005... GEAPS 510: Registration is now open for the Grain Elevator & Processing Society's (GEAPS) first distance learning course, "Grain Facilities Planning & Design I," a web-based program developed in conjunction with Purdue University. Beginning...

Specialty grains.(In 60 seconds)(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... Specialty grains: In order to facilitate the marketing of specialty grains, the Grain Inspection, Packers & Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has issued an interim final rule that would waive the mandatory inspection and weighing requirements...

Ingredient market.(Illustration)
May 2, 2005... 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 amount of change since...

Cattle, hogs begin their seasonal turns.(Livestock/Poultry)
May 2, 2005... THE beef cattle markets were expected to increase last week but, in limited trading in the central Plains last Thursday, declined $1.50-2.50 and may now be starting their seasonal slippage into summer, according to Feedstuffs sources contacted...