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Feed Mill Management

Five benefits of weight loss micro ingredient systems

Micro ingredient systems are split into two categories based on functionality: weight loss and weight gain systems. Traditional weight gain systems continue to be popular due to their price point; however, feed mills focused on traceability, accuracy and batching speed invest in weight loss units. This article explores the benefits of using weight loss systems in feed production.

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Keep up with advances in piglet nutrition that balance health, performance, and feeding costs

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Learn about science-driven approaches to improve gut health, refine feed formulation, and enhance profitability in piglet production.

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AFIA partners with IFEEDER to transfer scholarship fund

Members of the AmericanFeed Industry Association’s (AFIA) Equipment Manufacturers Council (EMC) ScholarshipFund announced the donation of $78,000 to IFEEDER, a non-profit organization dedicated to sustaining the future offood and feed production through education and research. Theannouncement was made at the 2013 edition of the EMC Conference, held in AmeliaIsland, Fla.

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“Dead Zone” researcher briefs Congress on effects of ethanol policies

Every year,nitrogen used to fertilize corn fields in the Midwest leaches into theMississippi River and out into the Gulf of Mexico.  Experts say thefertilizer feeds a giant algae bloom, which eventually dies and settles to theGulf floor, consuming oxygen and suffocating marine life. The area is known asa “dead zone,” and many say the federal government’s ethanol policies are toblame.

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Asia/Pacific feed and grain shows to be largest ever, say organizers

The feed and grain exhibitions being held April 2014 in Bangkok will be the largest ever, according to show organizers. FIAAP Asia, VICTAM Asia and GRAPAS Asia 2014 are already bigger than the 2012 shows, and are expected to continue growing.

Animal Feed Manufacturing

Lower soybean prices will test China’s appetite

Already known as the world’s largest buyer of U.S. soybeans,China’s true appetite for soybeans is likely to be tested as soybean productionis anticipated to increase worldwide in 2014 and 2015. Chip Flory, editor ofPro Farmer, offered insights into soybean production and use on October 15 duringthe Grain & Meat Outlook Webinar, hosted by WATTAgNet and Farm Journal.

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Many farmers likely to shift from corn to soybeans in 2014

U.S. farmers are likely to plant less corn for the 2014 harvest, largely because the input costs will be too high. Chip Flory, editor of Pro Farmer, estimates that corn acreage could decrease by as much as 2 million acres in 2014.

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Biofuel development shouldn’t compromise food security, says UN group

Following a week of intense discussions, the United Nations' Committee on World Food Security on October 11 stressed the link between biofuels and food security, saying that the "progressive realization of the right to adequate food for all" should be a priority concern in biofuel development. The world's most important intergovernmental and multi-stakeholder  platform for food security and nutrition said biofuel development "should not compromise food security, and should especially consider women and smallholders."

Animal Feed Regulations & Safety

Creating a safety state of mind in your feed mill

Feed mills with top safety records — in terms of both employee safety and feed quality — say it starts with a clear commitment from management. In other words, you have to walk the walk and talk the talk. In this article representatives from Southern States Cooperative, Hi-Pro Feeds and Wenger Feeds offer their advice for gaining employee buy-in.

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Interstate Commodities acquires Cargill Nebraska grain elevator

Interstate Commodities Inc., an agribusiness company that has an office in Omaha, Neb., has purchased Cargill's grain elevator in Lincoln at 3001 Cornhusker Highway. Terms were not disclosed.

Animal Feed Manufacturing

South Korea stops JBS USA beef imports due to Zilmax use

South Korea has cut off beef imports from JBS USA after finding evidencethat cattle were fed growth additive Zilmax. The beef in question came in a22-ton shipment from a Texas plant owned by JBS USA.

Animal Feed Manufacturing

Biorigin hires new technical feed expert

Fernando de Oliveira Roberti Filho is the new technical expert of Biorigin for the animal feed sector.Filho is a veterinarian and has a master's degree in animal science from Universidade Estadual Paulista - UNESP, Jaboticabal, São Paulo, Brazil.

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Darling International to acquire Vion Ingredients

Darling International, a leading provider of rendering, recycling and recovery solutions to the nation's food industry, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the shares of Vion Ingredients for about €1.6 billion. Closing is anticipated in January 2014, and is subject to customary regulatory approvals and finalization of the required employee consultations in the Netherlands.

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