Jackie RoembkeJackie Roembke is the editor of Feed Strategy magazine. To contact Roembke, email [email protected].From the Author - Page 39PEDvPED virus ‘wakeup call’ for US agricultureIn response to the feed industry’s demand for more PED virus information, AFIA dedicated a number of sessions to the disease at its annual Purchasing & Ingredient Suppliers Conference (PISC). During her presentation, “Biosecurity, protecting the feed ingredient supply chain and what you need to know,” Dr. Marty Vanier, director of operations for Kansas State University’s National and Cultural Biosecurity Center, offered an overview of the biosecurity challenges facing U.S. agriculture.HomeSustainability: a hot topic at VIV EuropeSustainabilitywas a reoccurring theme among VIV Europe exhibitors at VNU’s “Meet the Press” event,held in Amsterdam in mid-February. Journalists serving the animal protein supplychain from feed to meat gathered at a series of venues to meet choice exhibitorsduring a “speed dating” session, which entailed two afternoons of rotating, informaldiscussions.PEDvBreaking the link between feed, PED virusFrom poultry to aqua feed, the figures presented in this issue's World Feed Panorama reflect a production year impacted by the complications of disease. Regardless of the region, these maladies increasingly know no borders.HomeUkrainian conflict influences global grain, feed industriesIn recent weeks, all eyes have been on Ukraine. Aside from the obvious concerns about world peace and conflict avoidance, the grain and feed industries have been watching closely with their own, more business-minded motivations. Namely, the implications conflict in the region would have on the grain trade, the cost of human, and, in turn, the cost of livestock feed the world over.Feed Mill ManagementFeed technology center receives world-class upgradeThe Northern Crops Institute's Feed Processing Center prepares to undergo $800,000 feed mill modernization. The rehabbed mill will feature a new mixer, micro ingredient system and automated operating system. Much of the equipment was donated by the manufacturers to aid in pushing the institution's agenda to remain a leader in training global customers how to best utilize the region's crops in feed production.HomeFeed industry invests in its futureThe U.S. feed industry gives generously to secure its future workforce and long-term success. According to the American Feed Industry Association's (AFIA) 2013 "Sustainability Initiative Survey," the U.S. feed industry logged 46,500 hours of community service and donated nearly $3 million to local charities last year.Feed Mill ManagementGauging the value of liquid methionine in feed productionMethionine is the first limiting amino acid used in feed formulation. From a production standpoint, the following article explores the benefits of liquid methionine versus the dry product; what feed mills should consider when installing a liquid system; and an overview of its potential downside.Animal Feed Regulations & SafetyAFIA, panel provide FSMA update at Pet Food ConferenceThe American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) inpartnership with the USPOULTRY Poultry Protein and Fat Council held its PetFood Conference at the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) inAtlanta on January 28. During the morning session, the Food SafetyModernization Act (FSMA) took center stage.Feed Mill ManagementAdvances in feed formulation systems deliver profit-driven solutionsFeed formulators play a very important role in feed production. Consequently, feed formulation system suppliers have been focused on providing solutions to meet the evolving needs of these customers. This article explores the trends shaping advances in feed formulation systems.Home‘Doing more with less’ the key to feeding the world in 2050"In the next 37 years, humans will have to produce as much food as they have in the last 8,000 years combined," said Jason Clay, senior vice president, World Wildlife Fund, as he tackled the challenge of feeding the growing global population with a number of thought-provoking positions at Biomin's first-ever American Nutrition Forum.Feed Mill ManagementProposed VFD rule: Business as usual for well-managed producersThe FDA released its proposed amendments to the VFD regulation, which aims to phase out the use of antibiotics for production purposes. Luckily, for well-managed animal production operations, the shift of medically important antibiotics from over-the-counter availability to VFD status, which requires veterinary oversight, should not have much impact on business. The challenge: Finding the veterinarians to write prescriptions when these drugs are needed for therapeutic purposes.Feed Mill ManagementPeco Foods expands its Newark, Ark., feed mill, poised for growthAnticipating major growth in the coming years, Tuscaloosa-based poultry producer, Peco Foods, invests $14 million in the expansion of its Newark, AR, feed mill. The facility upgrades during this renovation include a new pellet line, improved grain receiving and an additional 2 million bushels of storage.Previous PagePage 39 of 40Next Page
