developer undefinedFrom the Author - Page 283EquipmentDSM low density linear polyethylene bagsDSM Nutritional Products North AmericaDSM low density linear polyethylene bags provide protection from air and sunlight and are 100 percent recyclable. The thickness of the polyethylene helps reduce bag damage, while the textured exterior improves handling and ensures the bags hold together on the pallet.Dairy CattlePrince Agri Products launches new dairy cow nutrition websitePrince Agri Products Inc. has launched a new website, TheOmniGenDifference.com, which focuses on the role of dairy cow nutrition and management in maintaining a healthy immune system and greater productivity.Research continues to demonstrate that a well-functioning immune system is vital to dairy cattle when dealing with stressful events such as calving, high milk production, social changes, weather changes and forage quality issues.PoultryMaple Leaf Foods to sell Rothsay rendering and biodiesel businessMaple Leaf Foods has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Rothsay, its rendering and biodiesel business, to Darling International. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close by the end of 2013.EquipmentLarson Electronics Hazardous Location LED LightLarson Electronics/MagnalightThe Larson Electronics HAL-48-2L-LED-BMSW Hazardous Location LED Light is designed to replace common fluorescent lamps in hazardous locations. The 4-foot long, two lamp fixture is constructed with a non sparking aluminum housing for durability and light weight.Animal Feed ManufacturingMerck suspends Zilmax sales after Tyson poses animal safety concernsMerck Animal Health has temporarily suspended the sale of animal growthsupplement Zilmax in the United States and Canada, the company announced onAugust 16. The decision comes one week after Tyson Foods stopped buying Zilmax becauseit suspected a link between Zilmax and cattle at Tyson facilities withdifficulty walking.HomeFarm Journal 2013 Crop Tour results to be presented in ‘Grain & Meat Outlook’ webinarWATTAgNet and Farm Journal Media will present the second webinar in a three-part “Grain & Meat Outlook” series on Tuesday, August 27 at 11 a.m. CDT.This second “Grain & Meat Outlook” webinar will present the results of Farm Journal’s 2013 Midwest Crop Tour and the implications this will have on grain supply and prices.HomePoultry processor buys Cargill feed facilityCargill's animal nutrition business has completed the sale of its feed manufacturing facility in Hanford, Calif., to Pitman Family Farms, a family-owned poultry processor. Pitman Family Farms agreed to buy the land, buildings and machinery from Cargill.CommoditiesUS corn, soybean production forecasts smaller than expectedThe U.S. Department of Agriculture's August Crop Production report forecast smaller-than-expected U.S. corn and soybean crops for 2013. The corn crop forecast is at 13.763 billion bushels, 242 million bushels smaller than the average trade guess, and the soybean crop forecast sits at 3.255 billion bushels, 81 million bushels smaller than the average trade guess.Animal Feed Regulations & SafetyNeogen Monday Mycotoxin Report returnsNeogen Corporation has announced the return of its Monday Mycotoxin Report. The web broadcasts, available via Neogen's website and on YouTube, provide information on mycotoxin presence and prevalence in the U.S. In 2013, Neogen has added mycotoxin information from Canada.Animal Feed ManufacturingUSDA lowers corn production, corn yield forecasts for 2013The outlook for U.S. corn production in 2013 was reduced in August, largely based on anticipated lower corn yields. The USDA on August 11 released its World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, which forecast the United States corn crop at 13.8 billion bushels.Feed Mill ManagementRegistration for feed manufacturing course availableKansas State University's International Grains Program offers its feed manufacturing course to individuals in the feed industry. The course is targeted for maintenance personnel and managers of livestock, poultry, swine and agriculture facilities, as well as mill owners, managers, supervisors, merchandisers and equipment manufacturers.EquipmentBinMaster Level Controls websiteBinMasterThe BinMaster Level Controls website allows users to view the BinMaster catalog of products, subscribe to and view newsletters, watch videos, obtain quotes and ask questions with quick links to simple forms. A literature finds lets users access brochures, manuals, drawings, parts lists and application forms while a distributor locator helps customers find a local BinMaster supplier.Previous PagePage 283 of 437Next Page
