developer undefinedFrom the Author - Page 260PoultryWATT Global Media will exhibit at 2014 IPPEWATT GlobalMedia will be exhibiting at the 2014 International Production & ProcessingExpo (IPPE), scheduled for January 28-30 at the Georgia World Congress Centerin Atlanta. IPPE attendees are encouraged to stop by the WATT Global Mediabooth No. 510, located in Hall A.CommoditiesGrain futures mixed at week’s endGrain futures were mixed at the end of the week of January 17, with wheat capping a seventh weekly decline. Corn also lost ground while soybeans advanced.IngredientsCanadian Bio-Systems Biogal-S Plus feed enhancerCanadian Bio-Systems Inc.Poultry and swine operations now have another strong reason to consider Biogal-S Plus to get more out of feedstuffs and add a new level of profitability to their bottom line. This well established feed enhancing product from Canadian Bio-Systems Inc. (CBS Inc.) is now part of the new ‘Power of 5’ program available for livestock operations in the U.S. and Canada.Animal Feed Regulations & SafetyAFIA begins drafting comments on FSMA animal food ruleThe American Feed Industry Association’s (AFIA) Food Safety Modernization Act Working Groups on Hazard Identification/Preventive Controls and Records/Registration met in Tampa on January 16-17 to answer more than 40 questions posed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in its proposed rules for Current Good Manufacturing Practices and Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Food for Animals — also known as the FSMA animal food rule.Eight sub-groups have been formed to focus on the following areas of concern: preventive controls; hazard analysis; good manufacturing practices; pet food; supplier selection; environmental testing/monitoring; end product testing; and records.IngredientsSchaumann ZellproSchaumann Zellpro is a cell protection complex based on the antioxidants vitamin E, copper, zinc, manganese and selenium to assist in preventing oxidative stress in high-performance dairy cows. The complex strengthens the immune system, reduces the risk of infection and enhances performance.HomeADM to release 4th quarter financial results February 4Archer Daniels Midland Company will release financial results for the fourth quarter of 2013 before the market opens on February 4. The company will host a conference call and audio webcast at 8 a.m. CST to discuss financial results and provide a company update.EquipmentBinMaster 3DLevelScanner HCBinMasterThe BinMaster 3DLevelScanner HC is for accurately measuring highly corrosive materials in bins, tanks and silos. The scanner features self-cleaning technology and an ability to infiltrate large amounts of dust, which allows it to perform reliably in harsh environments.Laboratory Products and ServicesNufarm ChampION++ fungicideNufarm ChampION++ fungicide controls key fungal and other diseases in a wide range of high-value crops. ChampION++ is a dry formulation (dispersible granule) of copper that features consistently smaller particles and other unique formulation attributes to provide more thorough coverage -- and thus better disease control -- with less environmental loading.HomeKent Nutrition Group hires retail sales specialistKendra Phinney joined the Kent Nutrition Group as a retail sales specialist. Phinney is responsible for retail sales to Kent Nutrition Group dealers in the Eastern region, along with account responsibility for Family Farm & Home stores in Michigan, Indiana and Wisconsin.HomeFeed industry donated 46,500 volunteer hours, $3 million to charity in 2013The US feed industry logged 46,500 hours of community service in 2013, almost double the hours compared with 2012, according to an annual informal survey conducted by the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA). The survey also concluded the industry donated close to $3 million to local charities last year.Company NewsRising export demand pushes wheat, soybeans higherUS soybeans and wheat futures rose January 13, with a pickup in export demand supporting both commodities, Reuters reported.Corn futures also closed higher, feeding off the strength of soybeans and wheat, but gains were kept in check by profit-taking after a 5 percent rally on January 10.Animal Feed Regulations & SafetyGlobal Food Safety Initiative recognizes scope extension for feedThe Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) board of directors has announced that SQF has successfully added the scope of feed to the scopes for which they have already achieved recognition against the GFSI Guidance Document Sixth Edition.This is the first GFSI-recognized scheme to cover the scope of feed, which includes the production of animal feed and the processing of pet food products.Previous PagePage 260 of 437Next Page
