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Gain expert insight on 2012 US crop outlook

WATTAgNet and Farm Journal Media will present the first webinar in a three-part “Grain & Meat Outlook” series on March 26 at 10 a.m. CDT. This first “Grain & Meat Outlook” webinar will focus on March U.S. Department of Agriculture crop reports, prospects for the spring planting season, and the effects of the current grain supply on protein production, specifically poultry production.

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South Africa corn futures reach three-week high

South Africa corn futures have reached their highest level in more than three weeks as the continued lack of rain raises concern about the harvest. White corn for delivery in July, the most active contract, rose 1.1 percent to 2,057 rand (US$232) per metric ton, the highest since January 29, by the close on February 19 on the South African Futures Exchange in Johannesburg.

Optimizing use of phytase key topic at International Phytase Summit

Incomplete destruction of phytate is compromising the profitability and sustainability of the animal feed industry, according to information presented at the second International Phytase Summit held in December 2012. Hosted in Rome by AB Vista, the University of Sydney, University of Maryland, Massey University and Schothorst Feed Research, the summit welcomed more than 70 delegates from 18 countries and nearly 50 universities, institutes and companies.

Food Price Index mostly unchanged in January

The Food and Agriculture Organization’s Food Price Index held steady at 210 points in January after three straight months of decline.

Muyang opens new production facility in Henan, China

Muyang officially opened a new production facility recently in Henan, China.

Strong Brazil crop anchors increased global corn production

Global corn production estimates for 2012-13 are raised 2.1 million tons, largely based off of the strength of the Brazilian crop, whose production is raised 1.5 million tons.

Petfood Forum and Workshop offer learning, networking

Get up to speed on the latest research and knowledge on pet nutrition and ingredients, petfood safety, processing, marketing, packaging and much more by attending Petfood Forum 2013 and Petfood Workshop: World of Ingredients. Both conferences also offer a unique opportunity to interact with your peers, because this is the one time of year when the petfood industry comes together all in one place.

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University of Arkansas releases corn production app

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture has developed a "Corn Advisor" app that turns a smartphone or tablet into an anytime, any place corn expert,according to developers. Corn Advisor consists of six different interactive features that give producers quick access to production information.

2013 international rendering symposium to focus on cutting feed costs

The international rendering symposium is returning to the 2013 International Production & Processing Expo, focusing on using rendered product to combat high feed costs. The two-day program, sponsored by the National Renderers Association and U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, is $150 to all registered Expo attendees.

Landmark Services Cooperative holding annual farm management workshops

Landmark Services Cooperative will be hosting its annual farm management workshops February 4 in Deforest, Wis., and February 5 in Janesville, Wis. “The 2013 farm management workshops will provide useful planning and production tools for agriculture producers of all scopes and sizes,” said Kristi Lange, communications and events coordinator for Landmark Services Cooperative.

Decision on planting genetically modified corn expected in Costa Rica

Costa Rica's National Biosafety Committee, an analysis group comprised of the Ministry of Environment and Energy as well as the National Academy of Sciences representative, may soon decide whether or not to allow plantinggenetically modified corn in that country. In December 2012, members of the National Biosafety Committee asked for a delay in the ruling of whether or not to allow the planting of genetically modified corn, saying they were waiting on technical information.

Business & Markets

ForFarmers prepares for more expansion in the feed industry

If one were following Feed International’s “Top Feed Companies” article over the last few years, they would be hard-pressed not to notice that of the 60+ companies tracked, one is moving quickly up the list – ForFarmers. Ranked at #31 in size by million metric tons of complete feeds in 2010, the feed producer jumped to number 12 in the rankings for 2012, and appears to be ready to move up the list again, possibly even breaking into the top five companies globally by 2016.

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