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Feed Production by Region

Jamaica Broilers invests millions of dollars in grain storage

Jamaica Broilers Group willtriple its grain storage capacity by investing JM$830 million (US$7.5 million) tobuild out more room for raw materials used in the production of feed. Thepoultry processor, which also produces feed, has started construction of sixgrain silos, each with a 12,000 metric ton capacity.

May 23, 2014

Poultry

Animal food rule in FSMA needs revisions, says AFIA

Whether or not poultry feedmanufacturers are ready for the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), the finalrule is expected to be issued August 30, 2015. Feed manufacturers, however, aresaying the rule in its present form is highly prescriptive and needs changingbefore final publication.

May 15, 2014

Poultry

Register for webinar on broiler chick gut health

Register to attend the webinar, “Optimizing the gut environment for improved performance,” sponsored by MSD Animal Health and presented by WATT Global Media, on Thursday, June 19 at 8:30 a.m. CDT.

May 14, 2014

Poultry

Poultry has a stake in the genetically engineered issue

Poultry businesses operating against the backdrop of mandatory food labelingor un-countered misinformation about GE food and feed ingredients should expectto pay real, tangible costs.

April 29, 2014

Poultry

HKScan Group commits to the use of responsibly produced soy

Finland-based meat and poultry producer HKScan hasbecome a member of the Round Table on Responsible Soy Association (RTRS) and therebycommitted itself to continuously promoting greater ethical responsibility inthe supply chain of soy used in animal feed. HKScan will ensure that by the endof 2018, all soy used in its entire meat value chain will meet the strictrequirements of the RTRS.

April 3, 2014

Poultry

Novus names Francois Fraudeau as CEO

FrancoisFraudeau has been appointed as president and CEO of Novus International, effectiveimmediately. Fraudeau previously held the position of chief operating officer(COO).

March 31, 2014

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New study looks at concerns, attitudes of US farmers and ranchers

A new study conducted by Purdue University can help agribusiness leaders better understand their farmer customers. The Large Commercial Producer (LCP) survey, conducted every five years by the Center for Food and Agricultural Business, explores the current concerns, preferences, behaviors and attitudes of U.S. farmers and ranchers.

March 21, 2014

Poultry

Attend webinar on phytase use in broiler diets

Register at www1.gotomeeting.com/register/112328880 to attendthe webinar, “Optimizing calcium/phosphorous contribution and skeletalintegrity through phytase use in broiler diets,” sponsored by DuPont andpresented by WATT Global Media, on April 8 at 8 a.m. CDT.

March 14, 2014

Poultry

Soybean demand slowing as ‘China effect’ recedes

With a slowdown imminent in the rate of increase in animal protein in China, the rate at which imports of soybeans grows is also about to slow down. Instead of growing at 5 million metric tons per year, it can be expected that the rate of increase will be falling. Over the next several years a much lower average growth of perhaps 2 or 3 million metric tons can be expected.

February 21, 2014

Poultry

OSHA announces interim final rule, invites comments on procedures for handling retaliation complaints under Food Safety Modernization Act

The Occupational Safety and HealthAdministration (OSHA) on February 19 published an interim final ruleestablishing procedures and time frames for handling retaliation complaintsunder the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). OSHA invites the public tosubmit comments on the interim final rule.

February 19, 2014

Poultry

President Obama signs US farm bill into law

U.S. President Barack Obama on February 7 signed the 2014farm bill into law during a visit to Michigan State University. The bipartisanlegislation seeks to end direct subsidies to farmers and cut food stamps, whileexpanding government-backed crop insurance plans.

February 7, 2014

Poultry

VIV Europe 2014 to put new focus on animal health

VIV Europe 2014 will focus on the increased demand for freshand safe meat products with extended shelf lives and convenient packaging. Theshow will take place May 20-22 at the Jaarbeurs Utrecht Complex in Utrecht,Netherlands.

February 7, 2014