Reports indicate the World Animal Health Organization (OIE) in Paris has located the source of the H1N1 flu in pigs. The organization has named a breeding unit in Kilworth, north Cork, Ireland.
The pigs had been monitored since late September when an animal caretaker was confirmed to have the virus. There are 40 cases of H1N1 flu in pigs at the location. No pigs were taken off site since Sept. 18 in accordance with health codes.
The Department of Agriculture continues to stress there is no risk for humans to contract the H1N1 virus from pork consumption.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Poultry & Egg Institute hosts economic conference
The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association’s Poultry & Egg Institute will host economist Dr. Donald Ratajczak as a featured speaker to the 2009 Grain Forecast and Economic Outlook Conference. He will present a talk on the economic outlook for 2010.
Conference topics will also include grain and feed purchasing, oilseed outlook, seed technology and commodity risk management.
The conference is scheduled for Nov. 12 in Atlanta with registration available online.
Conference topics will also include grain and feed purchasing, oilseed outlook, seed technology and commodity risk management.
The conference is scheduled for Nov. 12 in Atlanta with registration available online.
Novus to upgrade supply chain
Novus International is upgrading the infrastructure of its patented automated supply chain management system, AIMS. The company pioneered vendor-managed inventory for feed industry bulk liquids in 1993. Since then, the system has improved supply chain efficiency and reduced environmental impact (by reducing IBC and drum usage).
The new system will improve reliability and upgrade the telemetry system to a sustainable technology platform using satellite communication. This will allow Novus to better monitor customer inventory.
The new system will improve reliability and upgrade the telemetry system to a sustainable technology platform using satellite communication. This will allow Novus to better monitor customer inventory.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Industry leaders to speak at conference
The 2009 Women’s Leadership Conference, sponsored by U.S. Poultry & Egg Association’s Poultry & Egg Institute, is slated for October 22-23, in Destin, Fla.
Elise Durbin of the Marshall Durbin Companies will be a featured speaker. Durbin is the corporate secretary-treasurer and vice president of legal affairs for the company her grandfather, Marshall Durbin Sr., founded. She will present a “Profile of Women in Management."
Co-featured at the event is Jim Perdue, president and CEO of Perdue Farms. Perdue will discuss “A CEO’s Perspective of Women in Leadership Roles.”
Elise Durbin of the Marshall Durbin Companies will be a featured speaker. Durbin is the corporate secretary-treasurer and vice president of legal affairs for the company her grandfather, Marshall Durbin Sr., founded. She will present a “Profile of Women in Management."
Co-featured at the event is Jim Perdue, president and CEO of Perdue Farms. Perdue will discuss “A CEO’s Perspective of Women in Leadership Roles.”
Australia readies for strong winter crop
Australia, a large exporter of wheat, is expecting a bountiful winter crop of wheat, barley and canola given the recent rain, according to reports. Parts of the country have received more than half an inch to nearly two inches of precipitation.
September rains are key for Australian farmers to boost the fall harvest, which may total as much as 36 million metric tons.
September rains are key for Australian farmers to boost the fall harvest, which may total as much as 36 million metric tons.
Groups urge trade rep. to challenge EU's US poultry barrier
Four concerned groups are jointly urging the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to have the World Trade Organization (WTO) determine if a major barrier to U.S. poultry exports to the European Union is a violation of WTO’s rules.
In a September 24 letter to U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk, the National Chicken Council, USA Poultry & Egg Export Council, National Turkey Federation and the National Association of Manufacturers reconfirmed their strong support for the office's action that would result in a WTO dispute settlement panel that addresses the EU’s blocking action against four antimicrobials that reduce pathogens during poultry processing.
U.S. poultry exports to the EU have not been permitted since 1997. If the EU was an eligible market for U.S. poultry, it is estimated that annual poultry exports would top $300 million.
In a September 24 letter to U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk, the National Chicken Council, USA Poultry & Egg Export Council, National Turkey Federation and the National Association of Manufacturers reconfirmed their strong support for the office's action that would result in a WTO dispute settlement panel that addresses the EU’s blocking action against four antimicrobials that reduce pathogens during poultry processing.
U.S. poultry exports to the EU have not been permitted since 1997. If the EU was an eligible market for U.S. poultry, it is estimated that annual poultry exports would top $300 million.
Poultry, meat groups criticize EPA proposal
Poultry and meat trade groups submitted comments to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding proposed changes to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). The groups sharply criticized EPA’s proposed changes, citing inadequate analysis of the impact on agricultural commodity prices.
National Turkey Federation (NTF), National Chicken Council, American Meat Institute and FarmEcon noted the proposed regulations have not considered the variability of the grain crop or other biomass production risks. The groups believe this could have serious consequences on food and fuel production costs in years of reduced crop production, and further argue that an increased reliance on biofuels would likely increase fuel supply instability.
In their comments, the groups link fuel production and cost of animal feed with food prices.
“The proposed RFS program poses severe consequences for the U.S. food supply, ” said Joel Brandenberger, NTF’s president.
According to FarmEcon, if the RFS is increased to 20 billion gallons of grain-based ethanol per year, consumers could see almost a 5% increase in average food costs.
National Turkey Federation (NTF), National Chicken Council, American Meat Institute and FarmEcon noted the proposed regulations have not considered the variability of the grain crop or other biomass production risks. The groups believe this could have serious consequences on food and fuel production costs in years of reduced crop production, and further argue that an increased reliance on biofuels would likely increase fuel supply instability.
In their comments, the groups link fuel production and cost of animal feed with food prices.
“The proposed RFS program poses severe consequences for the U.S. food supply, ” said Joel Brandenberger, NTF’s president.
According to FarmEcon, if the RFS is increased to 20 billion gallons of grain-based ethanol per year, consumers could see almost a 5% increase in average food costs.
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