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Muyang opens new production facility in Henan, China

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

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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.

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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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Reduced production helps Sanderson Farms profits

Sanderson Farms Inc. saw a significant improvement in its net income for fiscal 2012, largely based off of a decrease in production, according to the company. The company recorded a yearly income totaling $53.9 million for 2012, compared to a loss of $127.1 million in 2011.

Mississippi poultry, eggs top agriculture commodities in 2012

Mississippi's agricultural commodities reached $7.3 billion in total estimated value in 2012, with poultry and eggs the top commodity at $2.53 billion, according to Mississippi State University agricultural economists. The $7.3 billion represents a 9.4-percent increase over 2011 numbers.

Inprovo – Spain’s interprofessional egg and egg products association

Spain’s interprofessional egg and egg products association, Inprovo, was established in 1997 and brings together the various Spanish associations whose members produce, process or sell eggs. The association defends the common interests of its members, promotes the standing of its members and their products, and acts as a meeting point for the self-regulation of the sector.

International Production & Processing Expo offers a new name, much larger show

The 2013 International Production & Processing Expo — the exciting new collaboration resulting from the co-location of the International Poultry Expo, International Feed Expo, and the International Meat Expo — will bring together more than 1,000 exhibitors and an anticipated 25,000 attendees from over 100 countries to the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta from January 29-31, 2013.

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