Antinutrients Part II: Variation Among Mechanically-Processed Soy Products
May 28, 2020
As discussed in Part I of a previous blog, urease activity is useful to determine if the soy product was cooked adequately to reduce ANFs, however, it is…
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Antinutrients Part I: Soy Test Kit Detects Urease Activity in Extruded Soy Products
May 21, 2020
Soybeans contain several antinutritional factors (ANFs). Ureases are common ANFs found in many plants and grains, but are at high levels in soybeans as described by Takeuchi. Most…
SUPPLY CHANGE DISRUPTIONS DUE TO COVID-19: RISK MITIGATION WITH HIGH-SHEAR DRY EXTRUSION
April 23, 2020
As resources are being diverted to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain disruptions – increased demand for ground transportation, manufacturing diversion away from traditional agriculture, and global…
EXPRESS® SOY MEAL PROVIDES MANY NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS IN DAIRY
January 30, 2020
A question I’m often asked is, “How does your ExPress® soy meal by-pass protein compare to other commercial by-pass meals?” The simple answer is ExPress® soy meal provides…
WHAT OILSEEDS CAN YOU MECHANICALLY PROCESS?
December 6, 2019
Consumers are demanding more transparency and access to sustainable food products. A recent article on consumer trends mentioned US soy and plant-based soy alternatives retail sales grew 8.1%…
VEGETABLE VS ANIMAL PROTEIN FOR POULTRY: TO VEG OR NOT TO VEG
July 4, 2019
The poultry industry is undergoing changes based on consumers demand for transparency. The most common trends, highlighted here. One of the trends mentioned, an all vegetarian diet claim,…
AFRICAN SWINE FEVER: STERILIZATION OF CONTAMINATED FEED THROUGH HIGH-SHEAR DRY EXTRUSION
June 20, 2019
In the last five years, two endemic viruses – Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza and Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus – were introduced to North America and resulted in a…
SUCCESSFUL ANTIBIOTIC-FREE PRODUCTION: ADD VALUE TO A NUTRITION PROGRAM
June 11, 2019
With more consumers and governments pushing to reduce use of antibiotics in livestock production, several challenges have come to light. Antibiotics have been used for many years to…
High-Shear Dry Extrusion Effectively Reduces Mycotoxin Levels in Grains
January 3, 2019
Due to a delay in harvest caused by wet weather, the fungus which produces mycotoxins is expected to cause higher than normal levels as discussed in a recent…
BENEFITS OF FEEDING HIGH-QUALITY FATS IN A DAIRY RATION: THE ARGUMENT FOR BY-PASS FAT
December 20, 2018
Proper feeding of fat and fat products to dairy cows are a common strategy to boost production, however, understanding the roles of various fat components is essential. Overfeeding…
ALTERNATIVES TO SOYMEALS FOR DAIRY: EXPRESS® COTTONSEED
November 29, 2018
A recent article by NPR highlights the emergence of “edible” cottonseed – suitable for food production, not just feed. Cottonseed is the resulting seed after the ginning process…
HIGH-SHEAR DRY EXTRUDED PRODUCTS FOR HIGHLY DIGESTIBLE RUMEN MICROBIAL PROTEIN IN DAIRY PART II: HIGH SHEAR DRY Hi-Gel™
November 22, 2018
In a previous blog, I discussed how feeding ExPress® soymeal to dairy provides a highly digestible source of protein and energy while improving milk production and lowering diet…
Should Farmers Process Their own Grain & Oilseeds? How Processing Oilseeds by High Shear Dry Extrusion Adds Value
September 20, 2018
A recent article by The Wall Street Journal highlighted how farmers are investing in technology to boost efficiency, expand grain storage capacities, and track agricultural commodity markets. As…
Part I: ExPress® Soymeal vs. Commodity & By-Pass Meals
July 19, 2018
With the growing global demand for protein comes a need for more efficient animal production. According to the USDA Economic Research Service, while feed prices have risen, the…
Обеспечение качества ингредиентов с помощью технологии БИК: портативный анализатор ингредиентов. Часть II
July 12, 2018
В части I я рассказал, как портативный анализатор ингредиентов помогает производителям сои осуществлять непрерывный мониторинг изменений качества экструдированного соевого шрота и других продуктов (соевый шрот, полученный экстракцией растворителями, и…
Ensuring Ingredient Quality Using NIR Technology: PIA Part I
July 5, 2018
In 2016, Insta-Pro International® launched the Portable Ingredient Analyzer (PIA) as a quality control tool that allows soy plant operators to rapidly analyze their raw and processed ingredients…
Assurer la qualité des ingrédients en utilisant la technologie NIR : PIA – 1re partie
July 5, 2018
En 2016, Insta-Pro International® a commercialisé l’analyseur d’ingrédients portable (PIA), un appareil de contrôle de la qualité qui permet aux exploitants d’usines de soja d’analyser rapidement leurs ingrédients…
Diversifying Revenue Streams
March 29, 2018
Kevin Kacere, President and CEO, previously wrote that diversification of revenue streams within your business can help mitigate risk and balance revenues in new markets. Equipment adaptability and…
