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A.T. Ferrell presents 2015 Dealer Innovation Awards

A.T. Ferrell has presented two international companies with a 2015 Dealer Innovation Award; they are Ferrell-Ross Roll Manufacturing in Hereford, TX, and Alvan Blanch Group in the United Kingdom.

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AO-Biotics: Advancing Animal Nutrition with Prebiotics and Postbiotics

BioZyme Inc.

Explore how BioZyme’s research-backed AO-Biotics® prebiotic and postbiotic ingredients, including Amaferm®, support digestive health, feed efficiency and performance.

AO-Biotics: Advancing Animal Nutrition with Prebiotics and Postbiotics

EPA increases Renewal Fuel Standard volumes

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the final Renewal Fuel Standard (RFS) required volume obligations for 2014, 2015 and 2016 at higher levels than proposed by the agency in May 2015.

Adams & Green Ltd. appoints experienced new general manager

Adams & Green Ltd., leading specialist supplier of liquid feed fats to the animal feed industry, has appointed Daniel Chilvers as its new general manager.

Palital Feed Additives is expanding

Palital Feed Additives is expanding its production site and international sales office. Where sales increase, production rises. The company expands by integrating the neighboring building in Velddriel, the Netherlands into its operations.

Vita Plus names new strategic investments manager

Aaron Tigert was recently named the Vita Plus strategic investments manager. In his new role, Tigert will provide leadership in the execution of long-term growth strategies by coordinating acquisitions and capital improvement projects for Vita Plus.

#tbt: Alltech continues acquisitions with Ridley Inc.

In April 2015, Alltech announced its plans to acquire Ridley Inc., one of the largest commercial animal nutrition businesses in North America. The deal was completed in June.

Cargill restructures executive leadership team

Dave MacLennan, Cargill chairman and CEO, has announced a new executive leadership team for Cargill globally, designed to streamline and simplify the company’s operations.

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Fresh innovations and partnerships benefit Canadian Bio-Systems

New science-based feed technology innovations and expanded customer relationships across the country are driving a new generation of growth for Calgary-based Canadian Bio-Systems Inc.

GfK to sell animal, crop health division

Leading market research group GfK has agreed to sell its global animal and crop health division to a consortium consisting of Inflexion, a private equity investor, and the current management led by Stephen Hearn. Closing of the transaction is intended to take place in the first quarter of 2016.

Talk of job cuts at Cargill as 2 leaders plan to retire

Restructuring at Cargill Inc. could mean job cuts and the closure of two offices, sources have told Reuters.

JBS United appoints new executives

JBS United, Inc. has announced that John Swisher, CEO and Chairman of the Board, was named Chairman Emeritus of the company’s Board of Directors as of Oct. 8.

Land O’Lakes promotes Beth Ford

Land O'Lakes, Inc. has announced that Beth Ford has been promoted to group executive vice president and chief operating officer for the Purina Animal Nutrition and U.S. Dairy Foods businesses.

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