Feedstuffs articles from October 2007

Feedstuffs archives from October 2007

Swine breeders to merge.(News)(Monsanto Choice Genetics Inc.)
October 1, 2007... A MERGER that could create a "super-packer" for pork producers is being finalized, according to an announcement last week in which Newsham Genetics LC said it had reached a definitive agreement with Monsanto Co. to acquire Monsanto Choice...

FDA flunks exam at imported food safety hearing.(News)(United States. Food and Drug Administration)
October 1, 2007... Key Points * Volume of imports staggers border inspection. * Comprehensive supply chain oversight advocated. THE Food & Drug Administration came under harsh criticism at a House hearing last week as two of its former high-ranking...

Senate waits for miracle.(News)
October 1, 2007... BY the time you read this, the 2002 farm bill will have expired. Blame it on the Senate, where confusion seems to be institutionalized by senior Democrats still in search of a farm bill budget miracle. Despite the Sept. 30 farm bill...

House COOL to be added in Senate bill.(News Watch)(country-of-origin labeling)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Senate Agriculture Committee chairman Tom Harkin (D., Iowa) told reporters last Tuesday he plans to use the House compromise version on mandatory country-of-origin labeling (COOL) in the Senate farm bill. Last week, 30 senators wrote a letter...

U.K. bluetongue outbreak spreads.(News Watch)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... The U.K. Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs confirmed that bluetongue disease is circulating in East Anglia. This follows further epidemiological investigations, including surveillance into the five cases identified so far in...

Smaller Chinese corn crop expected.(News Watch)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Analysts suggested that China's corn crop could range anywhere from a 4 million to 5 million metric ton increase to an 8 mmt or more decrease. In an overview of a U.S. Grains Council crop tour, Todd Meyer, senior director in China, said he...

CRP decision expected soon.(News Watch)(Conservation Reserve Program)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Acting Secretary of Agriculture Chuck Conner said the U.S. Department of Agriculture is closely monitoring the crop supply situation, but the agency has not made a final decision on whether to release Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres....

Off-list prices.(News Watch)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... FMC Corp., Philadelphia, Pa., announced that it will increase off-list prices for all animal nutrition buffer products: S-Carb purified sodium sesquicarbonate and feed-grade sodium bicarbonate. Effective Oct. 15, or as contract terms permit,...

Rice recovers.(News Watch)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... It has been more than a year since the rice industry found unapproved LibertyLink biotech rice in the commercial grain supply. Officials from the USA Rice Federation reported last week that testing done on nearly 960,000 metric tons of...

A hunger you can see.(Inside Washington)(funding for the global school lunch program)
October 1, 2007... YOU can see hunger. You can hear hunger. You only have to see and hear the stories of someone who has been an eyewitness in an underdeveloped country. People lose their focus as a painful memory flashes by, and there is a catch in their...

Beef checkoff change to allow U.S. promotion.(News)(United States Cattlemen's Association)
October 1, 2007... Key Points * USCA said time is right to ask to use checkoff funds to promote U.S. beef. * Concept supported by 92% of beef producers. * Petition to Congress circulated. THE United States Cattlemen's Assn. (USCA) last week...

H7N3 bird flu confirmed in Saskatchewan breeder flock.(News)
October 1, 2007... OFFICIALS with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) said last Thursday afternoon in Regina, Sask., that they have confirmed the presence of the H7N3 strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza in a broiler breeder flock of 50,000 birds...

Transportation fuels.(biofuels BUZZ)
October 1, 2007... ConocoPhillips and Archer Daniels Midland Co. (ADM) announced that they have agreed to collaborate on the development of renewable transportation fuels from biomass. The alliance will research and seek to commercialize two components of a...

Biofuels workshops.(biofuels BUZZ)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... BBI International, a global biofuels and biomass service company, announced that it will host the fourth annual BBI Biofuels Workshop & Trade Show Series-Western Region Oct. 9-11 at the Portland Downtown Marriott in Portland, Ore. It aims to...

Jatropha biodiesel.(biofuels BUZZ)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Blue Sun Biodiesel LLC announced a proposal for a 42 million, four-year Jatropha biodiesel and synthetic diesel project to the U.S. Department of Energy. The proposal is in response to $200 million DOE request for proposals to demonstrate the...

Congress veto-proofs WRDA.(News)(Water Resources and Development Act)
October 1, 2007... Key Points * Senate approves locks and dam restoration bill. * President said he will veto bill due to high price tag. * If vetoed, final vote expected after Oct. 13. IT has been seven years since Congress passed its last Water...

Group urges consumers to pay more for meat.(Business)(briefs)(COMPASSION In World Farming)(Anti-Defamation League)(Humane Society of the United States )
October 1, 2007... Key Points * CIWF said higher meat prices will let farmers de-intensify production. * HSUS continues campaign for cage-free eggs. * Los Angeles new U.S. "capital" of aggressive animal rights extremism. COMPASSION In World...

Allflex USA.(Names in the News)(Shauna Trusas appointed)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... ALLFLEX USA, Dallas, Texas -- Shauna Trusas has joined the company as associate western regional manager. Trusas will be responsible for supporting sales and marketing efforts in the western U.S., including Arizona, Nevada, California, Oregon,...

Cibus LLC.(Names in the News)
October 1, 2007... CIBUS LLC, San Diego, Cal. -- Dr. Peter Beetham has been named senior vice president of research. Beetham was most recently vice president.

Elanco Animal Health.(Names in the News)(Bill Mies and Bill Platter are promoted)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... ELANCO ANIMAL HEALTH, Greenfield, Ind. -- Dr. Bill Mies has joined the company as beef feedlot consultant-global beef group. Mies will work with marketing and sales teams to provide technical support to feedlots in North America and other...

GSI Group Inc.(Names in the News)(Mike Kleppinger and Jared Knudson are appointed)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... GSI GROUP INC., Assumption, Ill. -- Mike Kleppinger has joined the company as vice president, market development. Kleppinger will lead the sales team for export sales and a renewed focus on major key domestic and international accounts. He was...

H.J. Baker & Bro. Inc.(Names in the News)(Robert C. Hill appointed)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... H.J. BAKER & BRO. INC., Westport, Conn. -- Dr. Robert C. Hill has joined the company as director of quality assurance. Hill will oversee Food & Drug Administration and state regulatory responsibilities. He was previously with Mountainaire Feeds...

Novus International Inc.(Names in the News)(Wendell Knehans appointed)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... NOVUS INTERNATIONAL INC., St. Louis, Mo. -- Wendell Knehans has joined the company as director, feed quality. Knehans will lead the feed quality unit within marketing, which includes responsibility for yeasts, mycotoxin binders, enzymes and...

Red Angus Association of America.(Names in the News)(Clint Berry appointed)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... RED ANGUS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, Denton, Texas -- Clint Berry has joined the association as communications/member services director. Berry will oversee the distribution of press releases and news to the beef industry as well as the Red Angus...

Trouw Nutrition International.(Names in the News)(Bruce Crutcher appointed)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... TROUW NUTRITION INTERNATIONAL, Highland, Ill. -- Bruce Crutcher has been promoted to managing director of Trouw Nutrition Americas. Crutcher will be responsible for strategic and business planning initiatives with general managers for Trouw...

Ag director appeals ruling on Ohio Fresh.(Business)(Agriculture)
October 1, 2007... OHIO Department of Agriculture director Robert J. Boggs has officially appealed a commission's ruling last month reinstating the operating permits of Ohio Fresh Eggs, the largest commercial egg producer in Ohio and seventh-largest in the U.S....

Stock summary.(Business)(Statistical table)
October 1, 2007... Stock Summary Feedstuffs-Moskow Stock Indexes Sept. 26 Sept. 19 Year ago Agribusiness 277.40 280.00 271.40 Baking 251.80 256.90 240.30 Fertilizer ...

Horse slaughter law upheld.(Business)
October 1, 2007... Key Points * Decision effectively closes last horse plant in the U.S. * Company has not indicated if it will appeal. * Zoos looking to other meat sources. A federal appeals court has upheld Illinois law prohibiting horse...

Court knocks down New York calorie law.(Business)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... A RULING by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York has knocked down a city law that required restaurants--mostly chain restaurants--in New York, N.Y., to post the calorie content of their foods on menus and menu boards....

Craig spoof targeted at agribusiness.(Business)(www.StopChildhoodObesityNow.org.)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... THE Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) last week launched a television advertising campaign spoofing the "men's room incident" in which Sen. Larry Craig (R., Ida.) was arrested for alleged seeking sexual favors. The...

A&P notice.(In 60 seconds)(Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company Inc.)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... A&P notice: The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. Inc. (A&P) and Pathmark Stores Inc. have entered into an agreement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) pursuant to which they will provide FTC with a notice of their intent to complete their...

Wendy's attraction.(In 60 seconds)(Wendy's International Inc.)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Wendy's attraction: Wendy's International Inc., which operates Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers restaurants, the third-largest quick-service system in the U.S., has attracted more than a dozen parties that are interested in acquiring the...

No monsters lurk in processing plants.(Loos Tales)(Column)
October 1, 2007... WE spend a lot time complaining about what the kid in the grocery store doesn't know about his food supply, but trust me, it goes so far beyond the ignorance of kids, and that is scary. For example, last week, the Seventh Circuit Court...

UNL program is dedicated to animal ag.(Letter to the Editor)(Letter to the editor)
October 1, 2007... Dear Editor: I would like to respond to Mr. Trent Loos' article published on Aug. 20 regarding his concerns about the future of animal science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL). The department of animal science boasts an...

Scientist discusses hen housing: cage and cage-free egg production systems have advantages and disadvantages for hens, and cage-free systems aren't necessarily what advocates say.(Feedstuffs Food Link: CONNECTING FARM TO FORK)(Interview)(Editorial)
October 1, 2007... AN executive at one supermarket company recently wrote the United Egg Producers (UEP) asking for responses to a number of statements an animal rights advocate made opposing the company's merchandising of eggs from cage production systems. ...

E. coli considered opportunistic.(Research)(Escherichia coli)
October 1, 2007... ENTERITIS caused by Escherichia coli (colibacilliosis) is an important disease in the poultry industry because of increased mortality and decreased performance, according to Vijay Durairaj and F. Dustan Clark with the Center of Excellence for...

Microbial launch.(In 60 seconds)(Bio-Vet Inc.)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Microbial launch: Bio-Vet Inc. introduced Dairy ProP169, a direct-fed microbial featuring Propionibacterium freudenreichii strain P169, that offers dairy producers new technology for improving energy balance and milk production. The product is...

Internal medicine.(In 60 seconds)(American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Internal medicine: Wiley-Blackwell, the scientific, technical, medical and scholarly publishing business of John Wiley & Sons Inc., announced that it has been selected by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine to publish the...

Global web.(In 60 seconds)(JBS United )(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Global web: Following the launch of OptiPhos phytase, JBS United has unveiled a new web site, www.optiphos. net, aimed at providing up-to-date information for worldwide pig and poultry producers. "The OptiPhos web site provides livestock...

Increasing light program yields heavier broilers.(Bottom Line)(Conference news)
October 1, 2007... POULTRY and animal scientists held their annual meeting in July in San Antonio, Texas. More than 2,000 technical papers were presented. Some of those papers were reviewed in the August Bottom Line of Nutrition: Poultry column. Several more...

Lab-on-chip test developed for bird flu.(Bottom line of Nutrition: Poultry)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... RESEARCHERS at the Institute of Bioengineering & Nanotechnology (IBN), the Institute of Molecular & Cell Biology and the Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS) have successfully developed a miniaturized device that can be used to detect the highly...

Canada boosts broiler production 2%.
October 1, 2007... THE Canadian chicken industry will end this year with broiler production up 2.0-2.4% over year-earlier levels, agriculture specialists at the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa, Ont., estimated in a new report. Propelled by a "modest but steady"...

Groups advocate EPA takeover of discharge in Iowa.(Hog Industry: INSIDER)
October 1, 2007... Key Points * Tactic seen as a way to force public discussion. * Federal takeover could mean higher fines and less flexibility. * EPA rarely takes back control of a program. ENVIRONMENTAL groups are asking the federal government...

Nutreco cleared to buy BASF premix business.(Hog Industry: INSIDER)
October 1, 2007... THE European Commission said last Tuesday it has approved Dutch-based Nutreco's purchase of the feed premix business of the German company BASF Aktiengesellschaft. "After examining the operation, the commission concluded that the...

Kalmbach Feeds doubles capacity.(Facilities)
October 1, 2007... Key Points * New feed plant is 1.5 miles north of current Upper Sandusky facility. * Company uses normal pieces of equipment in unique ways. * Great team members, customers are basis for strong growth. MILTON Kalmbach started...

QLF celebrates 30 years.(Facilities)(Quality Liquid Feeds)(Company overview)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... QUALITY Liquid Feeds Inc. (QLF), a family-owned corporation, is celebrating 30 years in the liquid feed business, according to an announcement. QLF's Dodgeville, Wis., corporate office is headquarters for business services, technical...

Equipment, bin maintenance key to successful grain storage.(Facilities)
October 1, 2007... AS many farmers start harvest, it's critical that they check the condition of harvest equipment and grain bins before bringing in the crop, a University of Nebraska agricultural engineering specialist said. David Shelton, extension...

Miscanthus poised to take off.(Facilities)
October 1, 2007... Key Points * Farmer will lead group to Brazil for closer look at ethanol production. * Giant Miscanthus hoped to bring U.S. closer to energy independence. IT has become an annual tradition for Eric Rund to travel to Latin America...

Dupps introduces fish meal processing system.(Facilities)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... THE Dupps Co., known for engineering, manufacturing and marketing red meat and poultry rendering systems and equipment, has announced the addition of fish meal processing systems to its product line. Rasmus Gundersen will head fish meal...

Extruder.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Dinnissen Process Technology)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Dinnissen Process Technology of Sevenum, Netherlands, introduced its Magi-N.ext, a new extruder line concept for the pet food industry. MagiN.ext complies with producers' desired quality and hygiene standards within a multi-flexible framework....

Particle reduction.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Modern Process Equipment Inc.)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Modern Process Equipment Inc. of Chicago, Ill., has introduced the Oil Seed Gran-U-Lizer that is specifically designed to grind feedstock that contains a high percentage of oil and is used in many biodiesel applications. The Oil Seed...

Particle reduction.(Facilities: New Equipment)
October 1, 2007... Particle reduction Modern Process Equipment of Chicago, Ill., launched the Model 666 F.SS and the Model IMD 79 DP.SS Stainless Steel, Roller-Style Gran-U-Lizers. Prior to these introductions, full stainless steel construction was only available...

Vibratory screener.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Kason Corp.)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Kason Corp. of Millburn, N.J., announced that its new three-in-one system combines a VIBROSCREEN vibratory screener, a batch hopper and an integral feed control device that regulates the flow of material into the...

Rupture panel.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Elfab of Cincinnati, Ohio, has introduce the Lift-Gard rupture panel to guard against injuries and property damage caused by explosions in bucket elevators transporting bulk solids. Solely designed for use in protecting bucket elevators, the...

Rotary batch mixer.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Munson Machinery Company Inc.)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Munson Machinery of Utica, N.Y., announced its new "MX-5-SS" Miniature Rotary Batch Mixer that blends ingredients in ratios as extreme as one part per million with 100% uniformity in less than three minutes, regardless of disparities in the...

Water treatment.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Essential Water Solutions Inc.)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Essential Water Solutions Inc. of Story City, Iowa, announced Oxy Blast Plus for cleaning up water, waterlines and stock tanks, as well as improving animal health. Oxy Blast Plus combines the benefits of extra oxygen from hydrogen peroxide with...

Pulse jet filter.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... AIRLANCO of Falls City, Neb., announced its Pulse Jet Filters, which are designed to handle demanding dust collection jobs, have no moving parts to wear out and come in compact, top- and side-access modular housings that fit a wide range of...

Bird repellant.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Bird-X Inc.)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Bird-X Inc. of Chicago, Ill., has introduced Bird Shield for bird management. Bird Shield is a biodegradable compound registered with the Environmental Protection Agency for applications to grains, water, fruits and vegetables, structures and...

Sifter.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Great Western Manufacturing Company Inc.)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Great Western Manufacturing of Overland Park, Kan., announced its Stainless Steel Tru-Balance sifter, a sanitary gravity flow, atmospheric pressure sifter. All product contact surfaces are constructed of 4B stainless steel and are welded to...

In-line filters.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Industrial Specialties Manufacturing Inc.)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Industrial Specialties Mfg. Inc. of Englewood, Colo., introduced a new line of inline filters that provide fast, easy serviceability. The filter cartridge is easily visible through the clear, polycarbonate housing, and a quick twist of the...

Filtering respirators.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Draeger Safety Inc.)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Draeger Safety Inc. of Pittsburg, Pa., announced the development of a new range of filtering facepiece respirators, the Drager X-plore 1300, with a focus on comfort and easier handling. For protection against solid and aerosol particulates,...

Solenoid valves.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... ASCO of Florham Park, N.J., introduced its NSF Stainless Steel valves. These solenoid valves carry National Sanitary Foundation (NSF) 61 and 169 approvals, permitting their use in both potable water or food service applications. In addition,...

Welding fume extractor.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Lincoln Electric Co.)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Lincoln Electric of Cleveland, Ohio, announced the X-Tractor IGC fume extractor, a portable, high-vacuum system designed for the removal and filtration of welding fumes. Designed to reduce welding dust, smoke and fumes in the work environment,...

Data logger.(Facilities: New Equipment)(TandD Corp. )(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... TandD Corp. of Saratoga Springs, N.Y., announced its WDR-3, a network-compatible data logger that records output voltage and on/off (point of contact) signals from various types of sensors and measuring devices. Compatible with both analog and...

Level measurement.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Elobau Sensor Technology )(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Elobau Sensor Technology of Lake Bluff, Ill., introduced a new line of level measurement products, including sensors for liquids and bulk solids, switches and level indicators. All of these products are engineered and manufactured for OEM...

Ionophores in ruminant diets may spare energy: consumers are demanding more accountability in food production practices. Ionophores support consumer demands by protecting the environment through improved feed efficiency, reduced methane production and improved nitrogen utilization.(Nutrition & Health: Dairy)(Report)
October 1, 2007... THE following is excerpted from personal accounts by Dr. Arthur P. Raun and Mr. Leo Richardson on the events leading to the discovery of ionophores for cattle. As early as 1960, Wolin described the characteristics of rumen fermentation in...

Groundwater study begins at California dairies.(News)
October 1, 2007... Key Points * Pattern, source and fate of groundwater near dairies studied. * Long-term effects on groundwater quality evaluated. * Fingerprinting nitrate from dairies possible. UNIVERSITY of California-Davis (UCD) scientists...

Flies thrive on dairy manure, help add value.(News)
October 1, 2007... Key Points * Black soldier flies break down manure piles. * Manure-fed flies become proteinrich trout feed. * Innovative program could sustain two industries. IN the Magic Valley of Idaho, scientists from the University of...

Heat stress affects low conception.(News)
October 1, 2007... REPRODUCTIVE efficiency has suffered a dramatic decrease since the mid-1980s despite rapid worldwide progress in genetics and management of high-producing dairy herds. The reasons for the decline in fertility are multifactorial and cannot...

Dairy information available in podcasts.(News)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... TRUFFLE Media Networks announced that it has developed DairyCast to provide dairy producers with timely, comprehensive information through an easy-to-use, frequently updated, convenient source. Every week, two new half-hour audio...

Wisconsin dairies help China.(News)(Industry overview)
October 1, 2007... Key Points * Chinese dairy industry more than doubled production since 2000 and will keep growing. * Wisconsin dairy producers help China expand, modernize industry. * In turn, Wisconsin businesses hope to get a "foot into China."...

Lallemand funds parlor renovation in Delaware.(News)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... LALLEMAND Inc. has announced a major financial commitment over a period of five years to the University of Delaware. The funds will be used toward construction costs for a new milking parlor at the university's College of Agriculture &...

Methionine should be focus of amino acid needs: simple modeling software programs allows users to simulate the optimum dietary amino acid concentration for broilers and laying hens.(Nutrition & Health)
October 1, 2007... IN any modern broiler and layer operation, the main focus will be on optimizing production efficiency and economical returns on the operation. With continuous improvements in genetics, modern broiler strains grow faster, and layer...

New insight on antibiotics gained.(News)(Report)
October 1, 2007... Key Points * All major classes of antibiotics ramp up hydroxyl radicals. * Findings could make antibiotics more effective. * Research could lead to solution to resistance. SCIENTISTS have what could be some very bad news for...

GM policy 'strangling' EU feed, animal producers.(News)
October 1, 2007... FEFAC, the European Compound Feed Manufacturers' Federation, has called on the European Union Farm Council to take urgent measures ensuring that livestock farmers have adequate access to feed materials. FEFAC president Pedro Correa de...

EU ends grain set-aside.(News)
October 1, 2007... THE European Union's 27 agriculture ministers last Wednesday agreed to suspend the mandatory set-aside rate of 10% for a year to bring up to 10 million metric tons more grain to market, helping industry cope with tight supplies and unusually...

WTO: more timeliness needed.(news)(Report)
October 1, 2007... Key Points * More than half of WTO members failed to deliver required information. * Proposals would stiffen reporting requirement. * Changes to Canada's dairy program discussed. THE World Trade Organization's agriculture...

Pelosi sidelines Peru trade deal.
October 1, 2007... Key Points * Peru FTA viewed as crucial to moving U.S. trade agenda. * Antitrade Democrats critical of Pelosi's stance on trade deals. * Pelosi to take up bill to expand trade adjustment assistance. A LAST-minute snag may...

O.H. Kruse family jump-starts feed mill.(MILL MARKET)(Company overview)
October 1, 2007... Key Points * Grain science complex receives $2 million gift for next phase. * Facility uniquely pairs feed milling with biorefining. FEED businesses all over the country have benefited from the work at Kansas State University's...

Ingredient market.(Statistical table)
October 1, 2007... INGREDIENT MARKET The following prices, which include delivery, were obtained Sept. 26 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...

For beef markets, it's all pork.(Livestock Poultry)(Industry overview)
October 1, 2007... At A Glance * Feedlot report suggests fourth-quarter price strength. * Hog runs consistently over year ago and setting new records. * Industry anxiously awaits hog report to see if contraction is starting. PACKERS did not go...

Chicken markets.(In 60 seconds)(Industry overview)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Chicken markets: For chicken producers last week, it was "dig a hole and jump in" as the whole complex experienced seasonally weakening demand and supply pressures, being led down by the very breast items that are supposed to support the bird,...

Turkey markets.(In 60 seconds)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Turkey markets: The turkey markets were basically unchanged last week at 92-94 cents/lb. for hens and retail-sized toms in the East and Midwest last Thursday as offers were becoming "a little more available," but spot trading, at 95-96 cents,...

Poultry storage.(In 60 seconds)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Poultry storage: Chicken and turkey stocks in cold storage at the end of August continued to indicate nicely supported markets coming into the fourth quarter, with chicken stocks below year ago and turkey stocks slightly above last year but...