Fall harvests of corn, sorghum and soybean are expected to be high, leaving the Midwest with storage concerns, according to reports. A lackluster demand for the abundant winter wheat crop is causing storage problems as overseas buyers watch and wait as prices fall. With a strong fall harvest on the way, storage will be difficult to come by.
Some grain will be “placed on the ground in some areas,” said Tom Tunnell, executive director of the Kansas Grain and Feed Association. This leads to problems for elevator operators as crops stored in this manner typically have much higher rates of spoilage.
Some winter crops have been stored in Oklahoma where crops have been poor, making storage space available.
Wheat futures on the Chicago Board of Trade are trading around $4.5575 a bushel, down from August’s $5.7725.
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Townsends creates poultry jobs in N.C.
Townsends Inc., a Delaware-based poultry company, will be expanding operations in N.C., say reports.
The state’s governor, Bev Perdue, announced the company’s three-year plan to add 103 jobs and invest $700,000.
A grant of $250,000 was allotted for the expansion, from the One North Carolina Fund.
The state’s governor, Bev Perdue, announced the company’s three-year plan to add 103 jobs and invest $700,000.
A grant of $250,000 was allotted for the expansion, from the One North Carolina Fund.
RSPCA eases restrictions on free-range eggs
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) is doubling the allowed density of birds from 1,000 per hectare to 2,000, as demand for free-range eggs continues to grow.
With the increased hens come regulations to increase shelter and other provisions needed for the birds’ welfare. This remains a tighter standard than those in the EU.
Demand for free-range eggs has soared, due to public campaigns and celebrities endorsing the product.
If the demand cannot be met, overseas eggs produced under lower welfare standards would potentially be imported.
With the increased hens come regulations to increase shelter and other provisions needed for the birds’ welfare. This remains a tighter standard than those in the EU.
Demand for free-range eggs has soared, due to public campaigns and celebrities endorsing the product.
If the demand cannot be met, overseas eggs produced under lower welfare standards would potentially be imported.
Judge allows pollution reports in poultry trial
The federal judge in the Oklahoma vs. poultry companies lawsuit is allowing government attorneys to submit reports on issues with chicken waste in the Illinois River watershed, according to reports.
Previously, opposing council convinced U.S. District Judge Gregory Frizzell to leave out some of the pollution reports.
Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson argued the poultry companies did not flag the reports as problematic before the trial, whereas attorneys for the poultry companies called the reports political.
Previously, opposing council convinced U.S. District Judge Gregory Frizzell to leave out some of the pollution reports.
Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson argued the poultry companies did not flag the reports as problematic before the trial, whereas attorneys for the poultry companies called the reports political.
NTF announces conference dates
The National Turkey Federation has released dates for its annual convention and leadership conference.
Its 2010 annual convention, “Spurring Change: New Strategies for a New Economy,” will be held Feb 10-13, 2010, in San Antonio, Texas.
The NTF’s 11th Annual Leadership Conference will be July 18-20, 2010, in Washington, D.C., where participants can to meet with legislators and regulators.
For more information, call +1.202.730.9637 or e-mail arichards@turkeyfed.org.
Its 2010 annual convention, “Spurring Change: New Strategies for a New Economy,” will be held Feb 10-13, 2010, in San Antonio, Texas.
The NTF’s 11th Annual Leadership Conference will be July 18-20, 2010, in Washington, D.C., where participants can to meet with legislators and regulators.
For more information, call +1.202.730.9637 or e-mail arichards@turkeyfed.org.
Philippines assessing poultry industry flood damage
Tropical storm Ondoy is being blamed for flood damage in the poultry-producing areas of Central Luzon and Rizal in the Philippines, say reports.
The country’s Department of Agriculture is unable to make estimates regarding the damage extent at this time.
In 2006 the country was hit by typhoon Milenyo, making chicken imports necessary to meet demand.
The country’s Department of Agriculture is unable to make estimates regarding the damage extent at this time.
In 2006 the country was hit by typhoon Milenyo, making chicken imports necessary to meet demand.
World's Top Poultry Cos. Database now online
Compiled by WATT editors of Poultry International, WATT PoultryUSA and Industria Avicola, the World's Top Poultry Company Database includes company names, locations, production volumes, products offered and markets served. You can sort by region or nation, or do a search for a specific company.
Search the top companies database here, or view the October issue of Poultry International to see the report.
Search the top companies database here, or view the October issue of Poultry International to see the report.
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