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2023 IPPE deemed a success with 28,000 attendees
This year, IPPE has approximately 533,000 square feet of exhibit space and 1,180-plus exhibitors.
Photo courtesy of IPPE
MARS names Kathy Bathurst president
Bathurst was named along with other officers at the association’s winter meeting.
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BASF, Agriculture Future of America and Murray State University start scholarship
The Rocky Napier Scholarship is named in honor of former BASF employee
Feed education program reaffirms formaldehyde need
In the event of an ASF outbreak, formaldehyde could decontaminate feed manufacturing equipment.
AFIA’s Gary Huddleston provides AFIA Feed Education Program attendees with an overview of upcoming changes at OSHA. Photo: IPPE
HPAI outbreak worse the second time around
Increased feed mill biosecurity measures required to prevent the spread of infectious poultry disease.
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What feed mill equipment is eating your energy?
Feed industry consultant Wayne Cooper explores ways feed mills can “cut kilowatts” through evaluation of pellet mills and other processes.
Photo: Lisa Cleaver
GROWMARK acquires Allied Seed
Allied Seed produces, distributes high-quality forage, turf and cover crop seeds.
Kent Nutrition Group's Marshall Plant wins top industry award
Marshall, Missouri, facility is awarded 2022 Commercial Dry Feed Facility of the Year.
Photo: Lisa Cleaver
Animal welfare, food safety focus of Latin American Poultry Summit
Avian flu situation analyzed as it continues to impact North America
Dr. Claudia Osorio, veterinary services with Elanco Animal Health, speaking at the la Cumbre Avícola Latinoamericana at the 2023 IPPE. Photo courtesy of IPPE
Walinga unveils EVolution electric feed trailer
By replacing hydraulics with electricity, concerns about environment, controllability and efficiency are addressed.
Bushel launches education series and conference
“Bushel Buddy Seat” in-person conference will be hosted on June 7 in Fargo, North Dakota.
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How animal agriculture can realize sustainability
Under-Secretary Robert Bonnie notes USDA efforts to bring about sustainable change to animal ag.
Photo: Lisa Cleaver
Can the feed industry reach net zero by 2050?
A panel discussion looks at feed’s role in animal ag’s path to net-zero carbon emissions.
Photo: Steven Kilger
AFIA highlights feed industry programs at IPPE 2023 [Video]
New products, education programs and sustainability top AFIA's programming at IPPE 2023.
Cargill completes acquisition of Owensboro Grain
Addition of Kentucky soy processor will help increase Cargill's capacity across its North American oilseeds network.
Photo courtesy of Cargill
U.S. trade policy implications for 2023 [Video]
A new U.S. Congress means the international trade of animal feed and feed ingredients faces new challenges and opportunities.
2023 IPPE silent auction to benefit food bank
Mobile bidding platform allows bidders to participate from anywhere in the world using their smartphones.
EMC scholarship fund raises $2,400 at Feed & Grain Reception
Doubling the proceeds of 2022's reception -- held annually the night before International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) begins
Courtesy Jeff Miller
New CHS grain shuttle facility expands access to PNW
Construction will begin this spring on the 1.1-million-bushel grain facility in South Dakota.
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USDA strengthens organic rules
Update shores up oversight and enforcement of the production, handling and sale of organic products.
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DDGS trial in Mexico highlights nutrition to ranchers
U.S. Grains Council shared research with ranchers who were not aware of DDGS's nutritional components in animal feed.
The U.S. Grains Council recently sponsored a distiller's dried grains with solubles (DDGS) feeding trial for buffalo in Veracruz, Mexico. Photo courtesy of U.S. Grains Council
Easy Automation acquires GSI micro ingredient system
Acquisition will expand the company’s industrial feed mill equipment line.
Micro Loss-in-Weight system. Photo courtesy of Easy Automation Inc.
Cargill expands distribution with Blendtek
New partnership strengthens Cargill’s distribution network across Canada.
Photo courtesy of Blendtek Ingredients
Second man charged in Minnesota organic grain fraud scheme
James Clayton Wolf and Adam Clifford Olson are accused of wire fraud and conspiracy.
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Argentina cuts soybean, corn harvest forecast
Dry weather threatens Argentine output
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Mexico adds temporary 50% tariff on white corn exports
Levy will be in place until June 30 to guarantee supply and price stability.
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Grain deliveries resume at Foster Farms
After STB orders Union Pacific to step up shipments, the railroad has completed at least six grain deliveries.
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Alltech acquires Ideagro
Acquisition will accelerate soil and crop research, enhancing biological and microorganism solutions for crop production globally.
Alltech Crop Science has acquired Ideagro, based in Murcia, Spain. Photo courtesy of Alltech.
US: Ukraine grain shipments deliberately delayed by Russia
U.S. Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield says some ships have been waiting over a month, delaying grain to developing countries.
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Bonnie named keynote speaker for Animal Agriculture Sustainability Summit
USDA Under Secretary of Farm Production and Conservation will highlight Climate-Smart Commodities program.
Photo courtesy of the United States Department of Agriculture.
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