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Perdue Farms supporting Chesapeake’s Project Clean Stream SALISBURY, Md. — Perdue Farms, through the Arthur W. Perdue Foundation, has presented a $10,000 grant to the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay to support Project Clean Stream. This marks Perdue’s sixth consecutive year of continued support for the annual bay watershed stream and shoreline cleanup effort. “The alliance has been on the forefront of engaging citizens and groups to find creative ways to restore and preserve the Chesapeake Bay watershed, and we are proud to continue our support through a foundation grant to Project Clean Stream,” said Bill Hetherington, executive director of the Arthur W. Perdue Foundation. The grant was presented to alliance officials during a March 26 ceremony at Mitchell Pond in Salisbury, Md., site of Perdue’s first Project Clean Stream cleanup site. The grant will help fund Project Clean Stream administrative costs and enable the alliance to further expand the volunteer effort across bay watershed states. Project Clean

Stream was held Saturday, April 6. “At the alliance, we are thrilled with Perdue’s continued participation in Project Clean Stream,” said Al Todd, executive director of the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay. “Perdue’s continuing financial support and the volunteer participation by their employees personify our mission to restore the Chesapeake Bay through collaborative engagement with the communities that work and live in the bay watershed. We’re proud to call Perdue a valued partner.”

Project support At Perdue, Project Clean Stream has provided a great opportunity for associates to get directly involved in helping clean up local waterways, and is among the many ways they support the local community and help preserve the environment, the company said. Perdue launched its Project Clean Stream volunteer effort in 2008 with

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A new case in China adds unknowns to bird flu The Associated Press

BEIJING — A new case of avian influenza in China’s capital, a 4-year-old boy who displayed no symptoms, is adding to the unknowns about the latest outbreak that has caused 63 confirmed cases and 14 deaths, health officials said on April 15. The boy, who tested positive for the H7N9 virus, is considered a carrier of the strain and has been placed under observation to see if he develops symptoms, health authorities said. Medical teams found the boy

in a check of people who had contact with a 7-year-old girl, who was confirmed as Beijing’s first case of H7N9: a neighbor of the boy bought chicken from the girl’s family. Beijing Health Bureau deputy director Zhong Dongpo said that, as puzzling as the case is, the boy adds another data point to medical experts limited understanding of H7N9. “This is very meaningful because it shows that the disease caused by this virus has a wide scope. It’s not

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Clean Chesapeake: Steve Schwalb, Perdue Farms vice president of environmental sustainability, third from left, presents a $10,000 grant funded through the Arthur W. Perdue Foundation to Al Todd, executive director of the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay to support Project Clean Stream. Left to right are: Bruce Bratten, Perdue business unit lead at the company’s Salisbury plant; Jeff Smith, Perdue director of corporate environmental services; Schwalb; Gina Thomas, Perdue quality assurance manager; Tanya Rogers-Vickers, Perdue environmental manager; Todd; and Jack Trader, Perdue business unit leader.

Bill would reform Renewable Fuel Standard Corn-based ethanol mandate eliminated By Barbara Olejnik Poultry Times Staff

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WASHINGTON — Legislation to alter the Renewable Fuel Standard and eliminate the corn-based ethanol mandate has been hailed by agricultural concerns, including poultry industry organizations. The bill, the Renewable Fuel Standard Reform Act, was intro-

duced in the House by Reps. Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.), Jim Costa (DCalif.), Steve Womack (R-Ark.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) If passed into law, the bill would eliminate the corn-based ethanol mandate under the RFS, reduce the overall requirements of cellulosic ethanol not filled by advanced biofuels and rescind the requirements to blend 15 percent of ethanol into the fuel supply. The RFS mandates that 36 billion gallons of renewable fuels be part of the nation’s fuel supply by 2022. Currently, almost all of the renew-

able fuels come from corn ethanol. In 2011, 5 billion bushes of the corn supply was used for ethanol. “The RFS debate is no longer just a debate about fuel or food. It is also a debate about jobs, small business, economic growth and freedom . . . Extreme drought last summer and record corn prices made it clear that the RFS is not working,” Goodlatte said in a statement following introduction of the legislation. Womack added that the RFS Reform Act will “eliminate corn-based

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Rendering: a naturally ‘green’ industry ATLANTA — The pet food industry in Latin America holds a 17 percent share of the global market. The current volume is 4 billion metric tons, and it is expected to increase to 6 to 7 billion tons by 2017. Latin America is the third largest market in the world with the highest rate of growth, and four countries share almost 95 percent of the market volume: Brazil, Mexico, Argentina and Chile (although 40 percent is imported). Brazil, Mexico and Argentina account for 93 percent of volume,

with Brazil alone making up 70 percent, said Dr. Gianni Carniglia, National Renderers Association, at this year’s International Rendering Symposium. The symposium was sponsored by the National Renderers Association, the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association and was held during the 2013 International Production & Processing Expo. The Latin American pet food market has been sustained up to now mostly by economy products. But as the socioeconomic situation

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improves, consumers are requesting better products. That demand is not being met because of a shortage of high quality materials, Carniglia said. “Consistent and healthy growth in the pet food industry requires improvement in the quality of local protein meals and fat, a huge opportunity,” he added. According to the criteria for a “green industry” set by a noted environmental organization, rendering can claim that distinction. Rendering meets most of the applicable

measures for being called green set out by the World Resources Institute, based in Washington, D.C. For instance, one of the attributes of a green industry is sustainably produced inputs. Rendering is by nature sustainable, although improvements are possible, said Dr. Charles Gooding, a professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering, Clemson University. Rendering has long used production processes that minimize the use

of water, energy, and materials — as required to be “green” — although more as a cost savings measure than an environmental one, Gooding added. And the very essence of rendering fulfills another requirement, that the production process be free from harmful toxins. Similarly, rendering reuses and recycles solid water streams. While it might be a stretch to say that rendering’s products are built for longevity and durability, it could be argued that one product — pet food — could be considered useful or important.

NCC’s Roenigk transitioning from current full-time role WASHINGTON — Bill Roenigk, senior vice president of the National Chicken Council, will become a part-time consultant to NCC starting in June 2013. Roenigk has served at NCC since 1974. “After nearly 40 years of service to the National Chicken Council and the U.S. chicken industry, Bill’s contributions are countless and his encyclopedic mind on the history and issues of importance to our industry is unchallenged,” NCC President Mike Brown said in a message to NCC membership. “I thank Bill for his unmatched service and congratulate him on this announcement.” Brown noted the arrangement will allow Roenigk to “remain an important part of the team and we will all still benefit from his wisdom and wit — just not nearly as often.” Roenigk in his own message to

NCC membership expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to work for the council and with an outstanding industry. He Roenigk also expressed his appreciation to the council’s executive leadership for accepting his request to continue with NCC on a consultancy basis. He added that he looks forward to helping NCC continue to achieve its mission. Roenigk recently received the National Poultry & Food Distributor’s Association Poultry Industry Lifetime Achievement Award presented to a poultry industry leader who has played a major role in the growth of the industry.

In addition to NCC, Roenigk also serves on the Agricultural Trade Advisory Committee of USDA and the U.S. Trade Representative’s office.

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KFC offering new boneless chicken option The Associated Press

NEW YORK — KFC is stripping out the bones to make it easier for people to eat its chicken. The fast-food chain introduced its deep-fried boneless chicken pieces on April 14 as an alternative to its traditional breast, thigh and drumstick pieces. The new offering reflects the growing popularity of nuggets and strips that are easier to eat on the go, as well as Americans’ seemingly endless desire for more convenient foods. KFC says nearly four out of five servings of fried chicken in the U.S. are now boneless. Based on customer trends, the company says chicken with bones could eventually be pushed off its menu. The new boneless, skinless pieces are about twice the size of KFC’s crispy strips and come in white or dark meat. Customers can order

them for the meal deals, which include two pieces, a side, a biscuit and a drink for $4.99. They also come in buckets, which include four pieces of boneless chicken and six pieces of chicken with bones for $14.99. The boneless chicken option costs the same as the regular fried chicken. A piece of the boneless white meat has 200 calories and 8 grams of fat. A dark meat piece has 250 calories. KFC spokesman Rick Maynard said it took two to three years to develop its version of boneless chicken, which he said performed strongly in test markets including Oklahoma City and Omaha last year. He said the new boneless pieces will also replace the chicken filets used in sandwiches. KFC has more than 18,000 restaurants around the world, including more than 4,500 in the U.S. Its parent company Yum Brands Inc.

also owns Taco Bell and Pizza Hut, which have also been introducing major new menu offerings in recent months. Despite its choppy performance in the U.S. in recent years, Yum has enjoyed a streak of growth as a result of its presence in China. Yum is the largest Western fast-food operator in the country with about 5,300 locations, most of the KFC restaurants. But since late last year, the company has been working to overcome a scare over its chicken supply in China that has hammered sales. Yum, based in Louisville, Ky., has warned that it expects its profit in 2013 to decline, snapping an 11year streak of double-digit growth. Shares of Yum Brands fell $2.13, or 3.1 percent, to $65.60 in morning trading on April 5, as the broad market indicators sagged on weaker than expected U.S. job growth in March.

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Boneless KFC chicken: This image provided by KFC shows the company’s new boneless chicken. KFC will offer new boneless pieces of chicken as an alternative to its traditional breast, thigh and drumstick pieces. The chain says the offering reflects the growing popularity of easier-to-eat chicken strips and nuggets.

Global warming didn’t cause big U.S. drought, study finds The Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Last year’s huge drought was a freak of nature that wasn’t caused by man-made global warming, a new federal science study finds. Scientists say the lack of moisture usually pushed up from the Gulf of Mexico was the main reason for the drought in the nation’s midsection. The report released April 11 by dozens of scientists from five different federal agencies looked into why forecasters didn’t see the drought coming.

Unpredictable The researchers concluded that it was so unusual and unpredictable that it couldn’t have been forecast. “This is one of those events that

comes along once every couple hundreds of years,” said lead author Martin Hoerling, a research meteorologist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. “Climate change was not a significant part, if any, of the event.” Researchers focused on six states — Wyoming, Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, Missouri and Iowa — but the drought spread much farther and eventually included nearly twothirds of the Lower 48 states. For the six states, the drought was the worst four-month period for lack of rainfall since records started being kept in 1895, Hoerling said. He said the jet stream that draws moisture north from the Gulf of Mexico was stuck unusually north in Canada. Other scientists have linked re-

cent changes in the jet stream to shrinking Arctic sea ice, but Hoerling and study co-author Richard Seager of Columbia University said those global warming connections are not valid.

Replicating conditions Hoerling used computer simulations to see if he could replicate the drought using man-made global warming conditions. He couldn’t. So that means it was a random event, he said. Using similar methods, Hoerling has been able to attribute increasing droughts in the Mediterranean Sea region to climate change and found that greenhouse gases could be linked to a small portion of the 2011 Texas heat wave.

Other factors Another scientist though, blasted the report. Kevin Trenberth, climate analysis chief at the National Center for Atmospheric Research, a federally funded university-run research center, said the report didn’t take into account the lack of snowfall in the Rockies the previous winter and how that affected overall moisture in the air. Nor did the study look at how global warming exacerbated the high pressure system that kept the jet stream north and the rainfall away, he said. “This was natural variability exacerbated by global warming,” Trenberth said in an e-mail. “That is true of all such events from the

Russian heat wave of 2010, to the drought and heat waves in Australia.” Hoerling noted that in the past 20 years, the world is seeing more La Ninas, the occasional cooling of the central Pacific Ocean that is the flip side of El Nino. Hoerling said that factor, not part of global warming but part of a natural cycle, increases the chances of such droughts. Some regions should see more droughts as the world warms because of greenhouse gases from the burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas, he said. But the six state area isn’t expected to get an increase of droughts from global warming — unlike parts of the Southwest — Hoerling said.

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Gov. Bob McDonnell sets standard for supporting ag By Hobey Bauhan

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HARRISONBURG,Va. — Virginia is the only state in the nation that limits its governor to a single, four year term. Some state legislators oppose changing this aspect of Virginia’s Constitution on the grounds that Virginia’s governor has greater powers than those of other states. They claim Bauhan the status quo ensures appropriate checks and balances. Virginia Poultry Federation has not taken an official position, but I tend to think the current term limit hampers continuity within state agencies and leads governors to rush through initiatives that sometimes deserve more deliberation. With Virginia’s term limit, a stream of governors comes and goes with greater frequency and regularity than in other states. Virginia has had six governors since 1990: three Republicans and three Democrats. Most states I checked have had four or five governors, with at least one serving more than one term, during this timeframe. Virginia is also one of two states (New Jersey being the other) which Hobey Bauhan is president of the Virginia Poultry Federation with offices in Harrisonburg, Va.

elects its governor on the odd numbered years immediately following the presidential election. This raises the profile of Virginia gubernatorial races as a barometer of the nation’s political climate. Interestingly, since the 1970s, Virginia has consistently elected governors of the opposite party that won the White House the year before. (Competitive two-party competition began in 1970 in Virginia. For more than 100 years, one party — conservative Democrats — had held the governor’s office.) Since the mid-20th Century, Virginia’s population has steadily grown in Northern Virginia, Richmond and Hampton Roads, shifting voting power from rural to urban areas. Today, 26 state legislators represent parts of a single Northern Virginia County (Fairfax). In comparison, the entire Central Shenandoah Valley — the epicenter of Virginia’s poultry industry and largest agricultural area — has eight legislative voices (and votes) in Richmond. Yet agriculture and forestry remain Virginia’s largest economic sector. According to a 2008 study by the Weldon-Cooper Center at the University of Virginia, agriculture and forestry-related industries in Virginia have a $79 billion economic impact in Virginia and support approximately 501,500 jobs — 10.3 percent of our workforce. A more recent study commissioned by the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association showed the poultry and egg industry has an $8 billion economic impact in Virginia and contributes directly and indirectly to 42,000 jobs in the Commonwealth.

Despite the rural-to-urban demographic trend, Virginia’s General Assembly and recent governors have embraced agriculture to varying degrees. In 2004, Governor Mark Warner, a Democrat, gave agriculture a big boost by signing into law legislation establishing the new, cabinet position of Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry in Virginia. This legislation, which Virginia ag groups had sought for several years, reflects the positive influence of ag and forestry as well as a recognition of this sector's importance among state legislators and Governor Warner. Republican Governor Bob McDonnell — now in his final year in office — has set the bar high for future Virginia governors' support of agriculture. Governor McDonnell grew up in Fairfax County in Northern Virginia and represented a Virginia Beach district in the House of Delegates for 14 years. As a state legislator, McDonnell was chief patron of the legislation, signed by then Governor Warner, to establish the new Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry cabinet post. Elected Virginia's 71st governor in 2009, Bob McDonnell fulfilled the promise of the new cabinet post he helped create as a legislator. He did this by appointing the right person for the job and making the secretary an integral part of his economic development team. The result has been expansion of domestic and international markets for Virginia agricultural products, and continued growth in Virginia's ag sector. Governor McDonnell recently received the Virginia Agribusiness Council's prestigious Distinguished Friend of Agriculture Award for 2013 — an honor bestowed annually since 1978 upon members of Congress, state legislators and just three times to Virginia chief executives prior to Governor McDonnell. Mark Warner, now a U.S. Senator, received the award in 2006 when he was governor. In presenting the award, Bill Hayter of Abingdon, president and CEO of First Bank & Trust Co. and chairman of the Virginia Agribusiness Council’s board of directors,

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‘Agriculture and forestry-related industries in Virginia have a $79 billion economic impact in Virginia and support approximately 501,500 jobs — 10.3 percent of our workforce.’ Hobey Bauhan

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stated, “Governor McDonnell has used the power of his office to boost and support Virginia agribusiness throughout the Commonwealth, the nation and the world,” citing the governor’s leadership in hosting his annual Conference on Agricultural Trade and promotion of Virginia

products on his overseas trade missions in Asia, Europe, India and Latin America, which have all resulted in record annual increases in agricultural exports. “It is truly an honor to recognize

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American Egg Board presents Commemorative White House Easter Egg during ceremony WASHINGTON — The American Egg Board presented first lady Michelle Obama with a Commemorative Egg during the White House Easter Egg Roll held April 1. Presentation of the 36th Commemorative Egg was made by AEB Chairman Roger Deffner, vice president of National Food Corp., in Ev-

erett, Wash., and AEB President and CEO Joanne Ivy. Artist Brian K. Baity of West Valley City, Utah, designed the egg featuring the White House Easter Egg Roll logo. Baity incorporated his signature lattice pattern and a quote along the egg’s bottom represents the need for continued art education.

The reverse shows Baity’s friend and soldier Zack Burton and his children against a background of the Bronze Star Medal. Baity served in the U.S. Air Force as did his father. “I’m honored to commemorate the service of our nation’s military and in a small way, honor their sacrifices for our freedom,” Baity said.

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Governor McDonnell as the 2013 Distinguished Friend of Virginia Agribusiness,” said Katie K. Frazier, president of the Virginia Agribusiness Council. “He has time after time shown that he understands and appreciates that agribusiness is the Commonwealth’s largest industry. His initiatives, such as the Governor’s Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund, have helped to ensure that our state economy and all of our citizens benefit from the continuing growth and success of the agribusiness industry.” Governor McDonnell has been particularly supportive of the poultry industry. His administration supported Virginia Poultry Federation’s proposal to allow modestly more weight for poultry feed trucks operating on non-Interstate highways, legislation which he signed into law in 2012. He also granted our request to petition the Environmental Protection Agency for a waiver (un-

fortunately, denied by EPA) of the federal ethanol mandate as the historic drought last summer severely impacted the corn supply. Other examples include opposing a U.S. Justice Department antitrust suit (fortunately settled) that could have led to a poultry plant closure in Virginia, and his ongoing efforts to encourage China to end its ban on Virginia poultry imports following a single, isolated case of low pathogenic avian influenza in 2006. Many of Virginia’s early governors — Patrick Henry and Thomas Jefferson to name two — and even some in the early 20th Century derived at least part of their livelihoods directly from agriculture. Most people did back then. Now just 2 percent of our population produces food for the rest, and none of our modern era governors grew up on farms. The United States is blessed with the safest, most abundant, most affordable food supply in the world. This is a testament to the ingenuity,

hard work and entrepreneurial spirit embodied in America. One gets discouraged when today our government has become so big and threatens what too many take for granted. That recent Virginia governors from urban parts of the Commonwealth, representing both major political parties, recognize the importance of agriculture and prioritize it, is reason to be hopeful of a bright future.While Virginia’s Constitution prevents Governor McDonnell from seeking reelection this year, hopefully whomever Virginians choose as their next governor will build upon recent support for Virginia agriculture. In April, Governor McDonnell and his Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Todd Haymore — also a tireless advocate for Virginia ag — are taking another trade mission to China, where Virginia has opened a trade office. I know they will be touting Virginia’s exceptional poultry products during their visit.

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George’s announces new CEOs/Presidents SPRINGDALE, Ark. — George’s Inc., one of the nation’s largest privately held poultry companies, recently announced Carl George and Charles George as co-CEOs/Presidents effective April 5. Previous CEO/President, Gary George, will continue as the company’s chairman. Executive responsibilities will continue to be shared, with Carl George leading all areas of live production and processing and Charles George leading sales, accounting, human resources, quality assurance and purchasing. “Our family built this company with an uncompromising dedication to quality,” said Gary George. “We have always been committed to treating our customers, employees and independent contract growers with respect, honesty and loyalty. Those same values will continue to guide our company as the fourth generation leads George’s.” With the company since 1997, Carl George and Charles George have devoted time to learning all areas of the business, from live production to sales. In 2006, they joined the executive team, and in 2009, they were both named senior vice president with executive responsibilities for the areas they now lead. “We have an amazing team of dedicated people and committed contract growers who work hard to offer our customers the best service and products,” said Carl George. “I look forward to continuing the work of growing our company and maintaining our commitment to providing these quality products.” “It is a privilege to work alongside my brother and the excellent team here at George’s,” said Charles George. “Providing our customers with the highest quality poultry products is a legacy that we will continue for years to come.” Charles George serves on the board of directors for both the Arkansas Poultry Federation and the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, and he is a member of the National Chicken Council. Carl George serves on the board of directors for the National Chicken Council and is a member of the U.S Poultry & Egg Association. He also serves on the Crystal Bridges Young Patrons Steering Committee and the Downtown Springdale Alliance, and he is vice chairman of the Springdale Athletic Foundation Board. Both Carl George and Charles George received their bachelor of science degree in business administration from Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas. George’s Inc. is a vertically integrated poultry company headquartered in Springdale, Ark. It is a fourth generation, privately held organization that began in the late 1920’s as Farmers Produce Co., which was started by C. L. George with his sons, Luther and Gene. George’s is an approved supplier to most national foodservice broad line distribution networks supplying products from production facilities in Springdale, Ark.; Cassville, Mo.; Edinburg and Harrisonburg, Va.

Other Business News Roxell no longer using Agile name MALDEGEM, Belgium — Roxell notes that it has once again strengthened its global footprint with the integration of Agile Mfg., located in Anderson, Mo. Since 2001, Agile Mfg. marketed Roxell feeding systems; Shenandoah heating, nesting and incinerator products; and ProTerra ventilation systems in North and Central America. Gino Van Landuyt, managing director of Roxell, said, “With this latest step, Roxell will generate over 100 million euro of sales, employ over 300 people in four locations, and have manufacturing capabilities in three continents, Europe, America and Asia. This offers further benefits to our customers and distributors both by expanding the product range and the flexibility of production close to the end customer.” Roxell remains a business unit of CTB Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company. Agile Mfg. will from now on operate as Roxell USA. There will be no changes to its manufacturing activities, the company said. The sales and service organization will be regionally structured. “This new organization will allow us to offer a complete package of premium products to all of the Americas. It will also enable us to further strengthen the Roxell brand and regionally expand the Shenandoah and ProTerra brands throughout the Americas,” said Mick Whelan, Roxell international sales manager for the Americas. Both Roxell and Roxell USA (formerly Agile Mfg.) have enjoyed strong growth in the past, the company added. “This consolidation offers opportunities to continue along that path,” said Bart Roels, Roxell international sales manager responsible for the other regions. The management team of the

company met in February at Roxell headquarters in Maldegem, Belgium, to discuss and formulate global strategy.

Cal-Maine reports third quarter results JACKSON, Miss. — Cal-Maine Foods Inc. has reported results for the third quarter and nine months ended March 2, 2013. Net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2013 were $360.4 million compared with net sales of $303.7 million for the same quarter of fiscal 2012. The company reported net income of $30.6 million, or $1.27 per basic share, for the third quarter of fiscal 2013 compared with net income of $26.1 million, or $1.09 per basic share, for the third quarter of fiscal 2012. For the first nine months of fiscal 2013, net sales were $962.2 million compared with net sales of $837.9 million for the prior-year period. The company reported net income of $54.3 million, or $2.26 per basic share, for the first nine months of fiscal 2013 compared with net income of $52.5 million, or $2.20 per basic share, for the prior-year period. “Cal-Maine Foods delivered a solid performance for the third quarter of fiscal 2013 with our net sales up 19 percent over the same period last year,” Dolph Baker, chairman, president and CEO of Cal-Maine Foods Inc., said. “The higher sales reflect both improved volumes from our recent acquisitions and higher average selling prices compared with the third quarter of fiscal 2012. Specialty egg sales have been steadily increasing throughout this fiscal year and accounted for 16.7 percent of dozen eggs sold and 23.6 percent of total shell egg sales revenue for the third quarter of fiscal 2013, compared to 16.4 percent of dozen eggs sold and 23.4 percent of total shell egg sales revenue for the third quarter of fiscal 2012. “We remain focused on identi-

fying additional opportunities to market and sell specialty eggs and meet the increasing demand from our customers. We believe the performance of specialty eggs will be a key driver of our future growth.” “Our feed costs have experienced significant price increases during fiscal 2013 and the higher input costs have continued to adversely affect our gross Baker profit margins,” Baker added. “For the third quarter, our feed costs were up 22 percent over the same period in fiscal 2012. However, our management team has continued to focus on running efficient operations and we are pleased with our profitable performance in a challenging environment. Looking ahead, we expect the extremely tight national corn supply will continue to be a concern through the summer months and keep pressure on our feed costs.” “We believe Cal-Maine Foods is on track for another successful year in fiscal 2013. In spite of higher feed costs, our operations continue to run well. We have worked hard to integrate the two acquisitions completed this fiscal year and to leverage our capabilities in these additional locations. We expect to realize further operating synergies with the expanded capacity and we look forward to new market opportunities for Cal-Maine Foods,” Baker said. For the third quarter of fiscal 2013, Cal-Maine Foods will pay a cash dividend of approximately 42 cents per share to holders of its common and Class A common stock. The amount paid could vary slightly based on the amount of outstanding shares on the record date. The divi(Continued on next page)

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dend is payable May 16, 2013, to shareholders of record on May 1, 2013. As previously disclosed, on Aug. 10, 2012, and Nov. 15, 2012, the company purchased the commercial egg assets of Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. and Maxim Production Co. Inc., respectively. On a comparable basis, excluding the acquisitions, for the 13-week period ended March 2, 2013, net sales were $318.1 million and dozens sold were 223.5 million, and for the 39 week period ended March 2, 2013, net sales were $897.9 million and dozens sold were 653.8 million. More information can be obtained at www.calmainefoods.com.

Novus notes safety at food congress ST. LOUIS — Novus International Inc. participated at the 4th Global Feed & Food Congress (GFFC), which will took place on April 10-12 in Sun City, South Africa. This meeting was organized by the International Feed Industry Federation (IFIF), with support by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Hosted by the Animal Feed Manufacturers Association (AFMA) of South Africa, GFFC brought leaders from around the world together to discuss issues related to global feed, food and sustainability. “It is valuable for Novus to participate with global industry leaders at the GFFC concerning the important role we all play in the growing worldwide demand for sustainable protein,” said James Gerardot, Novus executive director of Global Marketing. “This meeting (aligned) well with Novus’s vision of helping feed the world affordable, wholesome food and achieve a higher quality of life.” At the GFFC in South Africa,

Novus sponsored Marty Matlock, a professor at the University of Arkansas and executive director, UA Office for Sustainability. He served as a keynote speaker on the role of animal agriculture in feeding 10 billion people sustainably. Other speakers included Thad Simons, president and CEO of Novus International; and Bayella Thiam, executive manager, Africa at Novus, who talked about the challenges of doing feed and food business in Africa. Ricardo Esquerra, senior research and development manager Latin America and Africa at Novus, addressed the topic of monogastric nutrition for breeders, broilers and layers. This year’s GFFC theme “safe feed and food for all” goes hand in hand with Novus’s commitment to the global industry, the company noted. “We all share the responsibility of food safety and consumer health, both within our borders and around the globe, Thiam said. “That is why we need to work together to improve food safety and reduce barriers. Consumers will have safer food to choose from and our industry will enjoy increased success. More specifically, it is important to recognize Africa’s role in increasing productivity while improving food safety. “This represents a great challenge but at the same time is a big opportunity as we strive to satisfy the global demand for food.” More information can be obtained at www.novusint.com.

H.J. Baker obtains two Brazilian cos. WESTPORT, Conn. — H.J. Baker & Bro. Inc. has announced it has purchased Rumiphos Industria e Comercio de Sal Mineral e Racoes located in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. Rumiphos has been producing free choice minerals and protein supplements for ruminants for more

than 10 years. H.J. Baker also announced that it has purchased Mineral Fanton Industrial e Comercio Ltda., located in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Fanton, a farm mineral company, has been operating for 28 years in eight states in Brazil. The acquisitions of Rumiphos and Fanton are part of H.J. Baker’s strategy to establish a stronger presence in international agricultural emerging markets, the company said. H.J. Baker has been active in Brazil for more than a year. “We are pleased to announce the purchases of Rumiphos and Fanton,” Christopher V. B. Smith, president and CEO of H.J. Baker, said. “We all know that natural forages and pastures can be mineral deficient and protein deficient in the cold season. Providing beef cattle, horses and sheep free choice minerals helps produce healthier herds, increased growth and improved reproduction. Rumiphos and Fanton are producing free choice minerals of the same high quality and standards that we maintain for all our products.” H.J. Baker is a fourth generation, family-owned company known for creating protein blends for the dairy and poultry industries. More information can be obtained at www.bakerbro.com.

Animal Welfare App. ISO accredited ALEXANDRIA, Va.. — Animal Welfare Approved (AWA) is now accredited by the International Standards Organization (ISO). This is the only program in the U.S. certified by ISO that audits and certifies sustainable family farms according to the highest welfare standards, the group noted. This accreditation establishes that farmers, retailers and consumers can have complete confidence in the quality, consistency and transparency offered by the Animal Welfare

Business Approved program. ISO is the world’s largest developer of voluntary International Standards and ISO 65 is specifically designed to ensure that a certification body is operating in a consistent and reliable manner in all aspects of its work. AWA was audited by the International Organic Accreditation Service, the world’s leading independent sustainable food and farming accreditation service. The ISO 65 certification positions AWA as an industry leader because it demonstrates that AWA’s standards for animal welfare, pasturebased farming and sustainability are being delivered consistently and professionally across every farm and ranch in the program. “We can always tell the public that we’re trustworthy when it comes to high-welfare, sustainable farming practices, but with all the misleading claims out there, it really helps to have this position confirmed by a third party through ISO 65,” said AWA Program Director Andrew Gunther. The accolade is the result of a year-long application process which culminated in a five-day intensive audit of randomly-selected certified farms and processes and procedures, AWA added. More information can be obtained at www.animalwelfareapproved.org.

USB notes needs for U.S. rail system ST. LOUIS — As millions of bushels of U.S. soybeans crisscross America’s roads, rails and waterways on their way to export markets, a soy-checkoff-funded study

says more would ship more cheaply and efficiently by rail — and fewer by trucks — if the U.S. railway system were up to the task. “The U.S. soy industry needs a transportation system that runs smoothly in order to move our soybeans to markets, and railways are a major part of that,” said Jared Hagert, a soybean farmer from Emerado, N.D., and coordinator of the United Soybean Board International Opportunities target area. “A big key to growing markets, both domestic and international, is being able to deliver our soybeans in an efficient manner.” The study, titled “Maintaining a Track Record of Success,” examines the U.S. railway system and its ability to handle future growth in agricultural production and exports. This report suggests that if rail infrastructure investments are adequate to support growth, there will be a gradual shift from truck transportation to rail transportation each year, an action that could save fuel and money along the transportation chain. According to the study, rail uses about one-third of the fuel per tonmile compared with trucks and can reduce road congestion and the need for highway repairs. Funded by the soy checkoff and coordinated by the Soy Transportation Coalition, this study also examined the private investment anticipated to be made by railroad companies and the shippers and receivers that use it. In addition, the report looks at the soybean sector’s challenges in becoming more efficient with its rail movements. More information can be obtained at www.unitedsoybean.org.

POULTRY TIMES, April, 22, 2013

Nuggets Compiled by Barbara Olejnik, Associate Editor 770-718-3440 bolejnik@poultrytimes.net

GEORGIA Breeders panel highlights genetics TUCKER, Ga. — The National Breeders Roundtable brings together breeder specialists and geneticists from the industry, universities and government to discuss the latest breeding research developments and genetic trends. The 62snd Annual National Breeders Roundtable agenda will include topics on Ancestral Development Potential: A New Tool for Animal Breeding; Epigenetic Instability and Virus-Host Interactions in Chickens; White Striping in Broiler Breast Meat; Veterinary Medical Genetics: Identification, Control and Treatment of Genetic Disease in Animals; and other important breeder topics. Sponsored by the Poultry Breeders of America and U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, this year’s confer-

ence will be held May 2-3, at the Airport Marriott Hotel in St. Louis, Mo. To view the agenda and to register, go to www.uspoultry.org. m m m

Processor workshop reviews regulations TUCKER, Ga. — The 2013 Poultry Processor Workshop will address regulatory updates affecting processing operations and highlight key sustainability efforts in the poultry industry. Sponsored by U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, the will be held May 15-16, at the Embassy Suites Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta, Ga. “Plant managers continue to seek efficient ways to achieve the most productivity from their plants. This year’s group of experts will provide the necessary tools to do just that by providing information about sustainability, ways to build a rela-

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IOWA Registration open for PAACO training REDFIELD, Iowa — T h e Professional Animal Auditor Certification Organization (PAACO) has announced opening of registration for its Poultry Welfare Auditor Training Course, set for June 4-6, 2013, at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. The first step in the process of becoming a PAACO-certified poultry welfare auditor, the three-day course offers trainees an opportunity for hands-on experience at broiler, layer or turkey facilities. At these sites, they will perform mock audits and see welfare criteria demonstrated in the context of day-to-day operations, before returning to campus to take a written examination over the course materials. More than a dozen industry stakeholders have committed financial

support to this endeavor, including Butterball, Cobb, Hybrid Turkeys, Hy-Line, Jennie-O Turkey Store, Koch Foods, Novus, O.K. Foods, OSI Group, Pacific Vet Group, Pilgrim’s, Techno-Catch, Tyson Foods, U.S. Poultry & Egg Association and Walmart. “We’re delighted to be able to again offer this important training here in the heart of American poultry production,” says PAACO Chairman Dr. Karen Christensen of O.K. Farms, who will also be one of the course instructors. “It is particularly gratifying that such a wide spectrum of industry stakeholders recognize the great reputation we have to advance welfare in both the U.S. and internationally through quality training.” Other industry professionals serving as instructors are Dr. James Barton, director of technical services, Pacific Vet Group USA Inc.; Dr. Sacit (Sarge) Bilgili, professor of graduate program offices in the Poultry Science Department, Auburn University; Dr. Ryn Divine, director of technical services, CalMaine Foods; Dr. Temple Grandin, president of Grandin Livestock Handling Systems; Dr. Dave Hermes, regional veterinarian for broiler chickens and turkeys, Perdue Farms Inc; Matt Jones, director of audits and assessments, Validus LLC; Dr. Bret Rings, internal veterinarian, Cobb-Vantress; Dr. Yvonne Thaxton, professor and director of food animal well-being for the Department of Poultry Science, University of Arkansas; and Dr. Susan Watkins, professor and director of applied broiler research in the Department of Poultry Science, University of Arkansas. Registration deadline is May 6. Cost for the full course is $795. In addition, current PAACO-certified poultry auditors can earn continuing education credit by signing up for a daily registration at a fee of $150 per day. More course information and registration materials are available at www.animalauditor.org, or contact Mike Simpson, executive director, at 402-403-0104; e-mail: mike@ animalauditor.org.

VIRGINIA AFIA, K-State offer online program ARLINGTON, Va. — Increasingly, food and feed quality and safety are hot button issues requiring the feed and pet food industries to prepare and respond to the upcoming Food Safety Modernization Act. In response, AFIA and Kansas State University are offering AFIA 520 — “Advanced Feed Safety and Quality Assurance Protocols” completely online. The course was developed by KState’s Department of Grain Science and Industry and North Carolina State University’s Department of Poultry Science along with leading industry experts to provide training and understanding of the industry’s increasingly complex requirements for quality and safety. “Not only is safe food and safe feed customer driven, it is also driven by a need to comply with the upcoming Food Safety Modernization Act,” says Keith Epperson, AFIA vice president of manufacturing and training. “Our industry has a clear focus to understand the requirements and be actively involved in compliance.” The course starts on May 20, 2013, and will last for five weeks with participants working at their own pace and engaging in online discussion. The cost is $499 for AFIA members and $685 for nonmembers. Size is limited to 50 participants so early registration is recommended. Visit www.afia.org to register. More information is available by contacting AFIA’s Keith Epperson at kepperson@afia.org or K-State’s Brandi Miller, distance education coordinator for the Department of Grain Science, at bmiller@ksu.edu.

POULTRY TIMES, April, 22, 2013

Calendar Compiled by Barbara Olejnik, Associate Editor 770-718-3440 bolejnik@poultrytimes.net

APR 16-17 — EGG INDUSTRY ISSUES FORUM, Hilton St. Louis Frontenac, St. Louis, Mo. Contact: Egg Industry Center, Iowa State University, 201 Kildee Hall, Ames, Iowa 50011-3150. Ph: 515-294-8587; answeb@iastate. edu; www.eggindustrycenter.org. APR 17 — DPI BOOSTER BANQUET, Salisbury, Md. Contact: Delmarva Poultry Industry Inc., 16686 County Seat Hwy., Georgetown, Del. 19947-4881; dpi@ dpichicken.com; www.dpichicken.com APR 17 — DEEP SOUTH POULTRY CONF., Tifton Campus Conference Center, Tifton, Ga. Contact: University of Georgia, Poultry Science Dept., 324 Poultry Science Bldg., Athens,Ga. 30602-4356. Ph: 706-542-9151; poultry@uga.edu. APR 19-21 — GPF ANNUAL SPRING MTNG., Lake Lanier Islands Resort, Buford, Ga. Contact: Georgia Poultry Federation, P.O. Box 763, Gainesville, Ga. 30503. Ph: 770-532-0473; claudette@gapf.org; www.gapf.org. 22-23 — FEDERAL FOOD APR REGULATORY CONF., Washington, D.C. Contact: Prime Label Consultants, 536 Seventh St., S.E., Washington, D.C. 20003. Ph: 202546-3333; conference@primelabel.com APR 22-24 — HUMAN RESOURCES SMNR., Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort, Destin, Fla. Mo. Contact: U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, 1530 Cooledge Road, Tucker, Ga. 30084-7303, Ph: 770-493-9401, seminar@uspoultry. org, www.uspoultry.org/edu_index.cfm. APR 23 — COMMUNITIES & LIVESTOCK CONF., Michigan State University Extension Diagnostic Center for Population and Animal Health, East Lansing, Mich. Contact: Jerry May, 989-875-5233, mayg@msu. edu; http://bit.ly/commlivestock. APR 23-24 — TPF SPRING SYMPSM, John Q. Hammons Center, Rogers, Ark. Contact: The Poultry Federation, 321 S. Vixtory St., Little Rock, Ark. 72201. Ph: 501-375-8131 APR 23-25 — MEAT & POULTRY HACCP WKSHP., University of Georgia, Athens, Ga. Contact: Spring Meat & Poultry HACCP Workshop, Extension Food Science Outreach, University of Georgia, 140A Food Science Bldg., Athens, Ga. 30602-2610; EFS@uga.edu. APR 25 — TPA SPRING GOLF TOURNEY, Murfreesboro, Tenn. Contact: Tennessee Poultry Association, 931-225-1116,

info@tnpoultry.org, www.tnpoultry.org. MAY 1-2 — STAKEHOLDERS SUMMIT, Westin Arlington Gateway Hotel, Arlington, Va. Contact: Animal Agriculture Alliance, 2101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 916B, Arlington, Va. 22201. Ph: 703-562-1412; kjohnson@animalagalliance.org; www//animalagalliance.org. 2-3 — NATIONAL BREEDERS MAY ROUNDTABLE, Airport Marriott Hotel, St. Louis, Mo. Contact: U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, 1530 Cooledge Road, Tucker, Ga. 30084-7303, Ph: 770-493-9401, seminar@uspoultry. org, www.uspoultry.org/edu_index.cfm 6-7 — TURKEY & BROILER MAY HEALTH MGMNT. SCHOOL, Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, Michigan State University, 219 S. Harrison Road, East Lansing, Mich. 488241022. Contact: Dr. Teresa Morishita at tmorishita@westernu.edu or Sophia Alvarez at salvarez@westernu.edu. MAY 8-9 — LAYER HEALTH MGMNT. SCHOOL, Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, Michigan State University, 219 S. Harrison Road, East Lansing, Mich. 48824-1022. Contact: Dr. Teresa Morishita at tmorishita@westernu.edu or Sophia Alvarez at salvarez@westernu.edu. MAY 14-15 — AFIA BOARD MTNG., Arlington, Va. Contact: American Feed Industry Association, 2101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 916, Arlington, Va. 22201. Ph: 703524-0810; afia@afia.org, www.afia.org. MAY 14-15 — MPA POULTRY MANAGEMENT SCHOOL, College of Veterinary Medicine, Mississippi State, Miss. Contact: Mississippi Poultry Association, 110 Airport Road, Suite C, Pearl, Miss. 39208. Ph: 601-932-7560. MAY 15-16 — POULTRY PROCESSORS WKSHP., Embassy Suites Atlanta Centennial Olympic Park, Atlanta, Ga. Contact: U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, 1530 Cooledge Road, Tucker, Ga. 30084-7303, Ph: 770493-9401, seminar@uspoultry. org, www.uspoultry.org/edu_index.cfm MAY 19-22 — ALLTECH INTERNATIONAL SYMPSM, Lexington, Ky. Contact: Alltech International, 3031 Catnip Hill Pike, Nicholasville, Ky. 40356; www.alltech.com/symposium. 20-22 — UEP LEGISLATIVE MAY BOARD MTNG., Washington, D.C. Contact: United Egg Producers, 1720 Windward Concourse, Suite 230, Alpharetta, Ga. 30005. Ph: 770-

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MAY 20-23 — NEQS — Harrisburg, Pa. Contact: National Egg Quality School, Maryland Department of Agriculture, 50 Harry S. Truman Pkwy., Annapolis, Md. 21401. Ph: 410-841-5769; Deanna. Baldwin@maryland.gov; www.neqs.org. 4-6 — JUN PAACO AUDITOR TRAINING COURSE, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Ark. Contact: Mike Simpson, executive director, Professional Animal Auditor Certification Organization, 402-403-0104, mike@animalauditor.org, www.animalauditor.org. JUN 7-8 — AP&EA GOLF TOURNAMENT and EVENING OF FUN, Birmingham, Ala. Contact: Alabama Poultry & Egg Association, P.O. Box 240, Montgomery, Ala. 36101. Ph: 334265-2732; www.alabamapoultry.org. JUN 10-11 — CPF SUMMER BOARD MTNG., The Cliffs Resort, Shell Beach, Calif. Contact: California Poultry Federation, 4640 Spyres Way, Suite 4, Modesto, Calif. 95356. PAh: 209-576-6355; www.cpif.org. JUN 11-13 — ITF SUMMER MTNG., Adventureland Inn, Altoona, Iowa. Contact: Iowa Turkey Federation, 535 E. Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa 50010. Ph: 515-22-7492;gretta@ iowaturkey.org; sheila@iowaturkey.org; www.iowaturkey.org. JUN 14-15 — ANNUAL POULTRY FESTIVAL, Rogers, Ark. Contact: Poultry Federation, P.O. Box 1446, Little Rock, Ark. 72203. Ph: 501-3758131; www.thepoultryfederation. com. JUN 16-19 — AMSA RECIPROCAL MEAT CONF., Auburn University, Auburn, Ala. Contact: American Meat Science Association, P.O. Box 2187, Champaign, Ill. 61825. Ph: 800517-AMSA; www. meatscience.org. JUN 19 — DPI COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNEY, 7:30 a.m. & 1 p.m. flights, Snow Hill, Md. Contact: Delmarva Poultry Industry Inc., 16686 County Seat Hwy., Georgetown, Del. 10047-4881. Ph:

302-856-9037; www.dpichicken.org. JUN 19-21 — GEA - GEC ANNUAL MTNGS., King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort, St. Simons Island, Ga. Contact: Jewell Hutto, Georgia Egg Assocation - Georgia Egg Commission, P.O. Box 2929, Suwanee, Ga. 30024. Ph: 770-932-4622; goodeggs@bellsouth.net; www.georgiaeggs.org. JUN 19-21 — MTGA SUMMER MTNG., Grand View Lodge, Nisswa, Minn. Contact: Lara Durben, Minnesota Turkey Growers Association. Ph 763-6822171; ldurben@minnesotaturkey.com. JUN 20-22 — NCC SUMMER BOARD MTNG., Newport Coast, Calif. Contact: National Chicken Council, 1052 15th St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005. Ph: 202-296-2622; ncc@ chickenusa.org; www.nationalchickencouncil.org; www.eatchicken.com. JUN 21-22 — DELMARVA CHICKEN FESTIVAL, Snow Hill, Md. Contact: Delmarva Poultry Industry Inc., 16686 County Seat Hwy., Georgetown, Del. 19947-4881; dpi@dpichicken.com; www.dpichicken.com 24-26 — FINANCIAL MGMNT. JUN SMNR., Orlando, Fla. Contact: U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, 1530 Cooledge Road, Tucker, Ga. 30084-7303, Ph: 770-4939401, seminar@uspoultry.org,

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NCC refutes distorted resistance data claims WASHINGTON — The National Chicken Council, responding to a report from the Environmental Working Group, said the EWG report used selective and incomplete 2011 government data on retail meat samples, to claim that antibiotic use in chickens and other food animals is the primary cause for people developing antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The NCC stated: The U.S. Food & Drug Administration regulates medicines given to food animals. When FDA approves an antibiotic, it bases that approval on extensive research which must show that its use in animals does not pose a significant risk to human health. For approved antibiotics, FDA and USDA have extensive monitoring and testing programs to make

sure that food at the grocery store does not contain antibiotic residues. In addition, USDA and FDA run the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) to monitor resistance trends in certain bacteria in humans, animals and retail meats. NARMS data provides an important baseline of knowledge when trends are taken into account. “If you look at the complete picture, the 2000 to 2010 data from NARMS show a very low incidence of pathogenic bacteria on meat and stable to declining rates of those bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics,” said Dr. Ashley Peterson, NCC vice president of scientific and regulatory affairs. “Between 1999 and 2010, in over 23,000 human isolates tested, the percentage of salmonella

isolates where no resistance to any antibiotic was found increased from 74 percent to 85 percent.” What EWG also failed to mention, Peterson said, is that the NARMS data show that multi-drug resistant salmonella from retail chicken is on the decline.

Food safety Food safety standards are applied to all chicken products produced in the U.S., and these products must meet or exceed these safety standards set forth by USDA in order to reach American consumers, the council noted. The latest data show that chicken products test well below the USDA performance standard for salmonella, for example, in raw chicken

products. The judicious use of antibiotics, with veterinary oversight, can be used to prevent or control disease in chickens. Ionophores, not antibiotics, make up the vast majority of the medicine used in this regard to keep chickens healthy and prevent dangerous microorganisms from forming in a bird’s intestinal tract. Ionophores are not used in human medicine; therefore their use has zero effect on the development of antibiotic resistance in humans. Antibiotics can also be used when birds get sick — just like humans. At which time, a veterinarian would make the decision about which antibiotic to use, what dosage to administer and what the correct withdrawal time for the medicine

should be. “NCC and many in the medical, veterinary and agricultural fields, question any substantive link or scientific basis between veterinary use of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance in humans,” Peterson added. “All raw agricultural products — whether produce, fruit, meat, or poultry — could contain bacteria that might make someone sick,” she concluded. “The bottom line for consumers is that all chicken is safe to consume when properly handled and cooked. That is why it is always important to consistently follow safe food handling and cooking practices.” Additional safe food handling and cooking information is available at www.fightbac.org and www. eatchicken.com.

POULTRY TIMES, April, 22, 2013

Measuring and managing impact of manure spills By Ann Perry

Special to Poultry Times

BELTSVILLE, Md. — Manure spills happen for a range of reasons — a manure spreader rolls over, a hose breaks, a storage pond overflows after a relentless downpour. Whatever the cause, these events are such a threat to the environment that states have emergency teams to deal with the hazard. Typically, the responders build dams to contain the spill and then pump out the contaminated water. Although cleanup efforts start as quickly as possible, a fish kill in a nearby stream is often the first evidence that a spill has taken place. Another problem is that sediments in the contaminated water channel can capture phosphorus from the manure and release the nutrient back into the water — sometimes for months on end — at levels exceeding U.S. Environmental Protection Agency criteria. But there were few details available about the links between manure spills and phosphorus until USDA Agricultural Research Service soil scientist Doug Smith and doctoral candidate Shalamar Armstrong began to study the issue. Smith, who works at the ARS National Soil Erosion Research Laboratory in West Lafayette, Ind., was Armstrong’s technical advisor throughout the study. ARS soil scientist Chi-hua Huang, also in West Lafayette, and soil scientist April Leytem, who works at the ARS Northwest Irrigation and Soils Research Laboratory in Kimberly, Idaho, were also part of the team.

Sediment size up Armstrong collected sediments from two drainage ditches in the

Cedar Creek subwatershed of the St. Joseph River Watershed in northeast Indiana. The land surrounding each ditch was primarily used for row cropping. Three sampling locations were selected so that the study would include sediments from drainage areas that ranged from 768 acres to 10,625 acres. This methodology also ensured that the scientists would be able to assess the effects of different particle size distributions and physiochemical properties on phosphorus absorption. The West Lafayette team added the sediments to an artificial water channel called a “fluvarium” and used swine manure minimally diluted with water to create their own worst-case manure “spill.” Then, after 24 hours, they cleaned it up using standard operating protocols for remediating contaminated spill sites. The researchers found the spill simulation initially resulted in an average water column dissolved phosphorus concentration of 5.57 milligrams per liter. The concentrations dropped to between 0.19 and 0.21 milligrams per liter 24 hours later, but they still exceeded EPA standards for rivers, streams and drainage ditches in the Cedar Creek subwatershed. The scientists also documented that after the spill, the channel sediments were able to capture significant amounts of phosphorus from the water, with adsorption rates ranging from 8.9 to 16.7 milligrams per square meter of sediment per hour. The finest clay loam sediments from the upstream channel sites adsorbed the greatest levels. “These clay loam sediments have a larger surface area available for

the chemical reactions that bind the phosphorus to the sediments,” Smith said. “These sediments also have the highest levels of iron, aluminum and organic carbon, all of which enhance the ability of the sediments to bind phosphorus.” However, after the simulated spill cleanup, all the sediments released phosphorus back into the water at rates that caused the phosphorus level in the ditch water to exceed EPA’s maximum level by at least 67 percent. Even though the finetextured clay loam sediments adsorbed the highest levels of phosphorus, the course-textured sandy sediments from the largest drainage areas released the most phosphorus back into the water after cleanup was complete. “These results strongly suggested that the current approaches to remediating manure spills need improvement,” Smith said.

Alum Fortunately, the team had some ideas about where to start looking for improvements. Earlier studies showed that adding alum to poultry litter, swine manure and other agricultural byproducts substantially mitigates phosphorus release. So they ran a series of tests to see how well alum amendments could stop, or at least slow, the release of phosphorus deposited in channel sediments after manure spills. The researchers added different levels of an alum-calcium carbonate mix to the same sediments they tested in the first study. The calcium carbonate was included to prevent the acidic alum from significantly increasing the water’s acidity. They observed that amending the contaminated sediments with 1.6

milligrams of alum-calcium carbonate per gram of sediment suppressed phosphorus release by 92 percent in sandy sediments and by 72 percent in clay loam and loamy sand sediments. Higher amendment levels suppressed phosphorus release in all three soil types by up to 100 percent. In general, greater rates of alum were needed to suppress phosphorus release from the clay loam sediments than from either the loamy sand or the sandy sediments. On average, clay loam sediments required 54 percent more alum to mitigate the release of phosphorus than sediments containing at least 60 percent sand. Adding calcium carbonate to the alum did not completely protect the water column from increased acidification. But water flowing over sediments amended with the alum-calcium carbonate mix was less acidic than water flowing over sediments amended solely with alum. Data from the study was used to develop models to predict the rate of alum application that would be

needed to mitigate phosphorus release from contaminated sediments, based on sediment properties. “Our results demonstrated that alum can help sediments retain phosphorus after a manure spill,” said Armstrong, who is now an assistant professor at Illinois State University. “We think it has potential for enhancing current manure spill remediation methods.” Findings from both studies were published in the Journal of Environmental Quality in 2009 and the Journal of Environmental Monitoring in 2012. “These are the first studies that have examined in detail how manure spills affect in-stream phosphorus fate,” adds Smith. “Farmers are focusing on finding ways to contain phosphorus loss from their farms, and this information could help.” Ann Perry is a public affairs specialist with the USDA Agricultural Research Service in Beltsville, Md. This article is drawn from one that originally appeared in the ARS publication, Agricultural Research.

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Bay engages individuals, groups, businesses, other environmental organizations and non-profit groups to develop collaborative solutions to improve, preserve and protect the Chesapeake Bay and all its resources, the organization noted. Bringing these diverse groups together enables the alliance to find common solutions to protect the bay’s unique natural resources for future generations while protecting its communities. The alliance believes there can be healthy streams and rivers and a healthy economy. Project Clean Stream was launched in 2004 by the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland as

a grass-roots effort to clean up waterways and shorelines in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. In 2012, more than 5,000 volunteers turned out at 225 clean-up sites to remove an estimated 300,000 pounds of trash and debris from streams and wooded areas throughout the watershed. Since 2004, 700 tons of trash and debris have been removed from the Bay watershed. More information about the alliance and Project Clean Stream can be obtained at www.allianceforthebay.org. More information about Perdue Farms can be obtained at www.perdue.com.

However, National Chicken Council President Mike Brown said the legislation “will provide much needed relief to U.S. chicken producers and family farms that raise chickens.” “Chicken producers are certainly not anti-corn; and we’re not even anti-ethanol. What we are against is a government mandate that artificially inflates the price of corn, picks winners and punishes loses among those who depend on it. The Renewable Fuel Standard Reform Act seeks to level this playing field by embracing free market principles.” He noted that since the RFS was enacted, chicken producers have incurred $35 billion in cumulative additional feed costs.

Joel Brandenberger, National Turkey Federation president, pointed out that the RFS cost the turkey industry $1.9 billion in increased feed expenses last year. For this reason and more, the NTF said the introduction of the RFS Reform Act is “a strong step in the right direction.” “We appreciate our champions standing up against this misguided ethanol policy that has caused severe economic harm to our industry and the country,” Brandenberger said. J. Patrick Boyle, president and CEO of the American Meat Institute, called the REF “a failed policy that has driven up the price of corn to record levels and put a strain on the entire meat and poultry produc-

tion chain.” The AMI, he said, has for years called for a renewable fuels policy that doesn’t pit energy against food production. “We appreciate the leadership of (the representatives) in introducing this crucial legislation.” Goodlatte said the RFS Reform Act is supported by a diverse group of more than 45 agriculture, business, environment, hunger, taxpayer and public interest groups. Among the poultry industry groups are the California Poultry Federation, Chicken and Egg Association of Minnesota, Minnesota Turkey Growers Association, North Carolina Poultry Federation, Texas Poultry Federation, The Poultry Federation and the Virginia Poultry Federation.

The H7N9 strain was not previously known to infect humans before cases turned up in China this winter, and Zhong and other medical experts said no evidence exists that the virus can be passed from one person to another. Close contact with infected birds is a likely source of transmission. Making the virus

hard to detect is that infected poultry display slight or no symptoms, unlike the H5N1 strain which kills birds and raged across the region in the middle of the last decade. The appearance of cases with mild or no symptoms in humans could make tracing even more difficult, but may also mean that many

people infected do not get seriously ill and recover quickly, making the virus is less deadly than it appears. Most of the cases have occurred in eastern China. In recent days, with hospitals and health officials on alert, cases have turned up in Beijing and the populous central province of Henan.

“Project Clean Stream has served as a great example of Perdue’s stewardship and sustainability efforts in the environmental arena,” Smith said. “It allows us to engage our associates and their families and friends as we go out and embrace projects that have positive environmental impact within and around the communities in which we operate,” he added. “The combined strength of our associates’ efforts has made a tremendous impact.”

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ethanol requirements, cap the amount of ethanol that can be blended into conventional gasoline at 10 percent and require the Environmental Protection Agency to set cellulosic biofuels levels at production levels.” The Renewable Fuels Association responded to the proposed legislation by calling the motivation behind the bill “backwards, silly, circular logic.” Bob Dinneen, RFA’s president and CEO, said the bill would gut the only program that has successfully opened the market to new bio-fuels technologies, lowered dependence on imported oil and reduced the consumer price of gasoline.

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only limited to critical symptoms. There can also be slight cases, and even those who don’t feel any abnormality at all. So we need to understand this disease in a rational and scientific way,” Zhong said at a news briefing.

POULTRY TIMES, April, 22, 2013

USDA seeks applications for renewable energy projects WASHINGTON — USDA is seeking applications to provide assistance to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Funding is available from USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). “The Obama Administration continues its commitment to help our nation become more energy independent by partnering with agricultural producers and rural small businesses as they build renewable energy systems and reduce energy usage,” said U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. “These invest-

ments will not only help our farmers and rural small businesses reduce energy costs, but also provide a new potential revenue source and stabilize their operations’ bottom lines.” REAP, authorized by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, (Farm Bill) is designed to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses reduce energy costs and consumption and help meet the nation’s energy needs. USDA is accepting the following applications: yy Renewable energy system and energy efficiency improvement grant applications and combination

grant and guaranteed loan applications until April 30, 2013; yy Renewable energy system and energy efficiency improvement guaranteed loan only applications until July 15, 2013; yy Renewable energy system feasibility study grant applications through April 30, 2013. More information on how to apply for funding is available in the March 29, 2013 Federal Register, pages 19183-19190. Since the passage of the 2008 Farm Bill and through the end of Fiscal Year 2012, REAP has funded nationwide more than 6,800 renew-

able energy and energy efficiency projects, feasibility studies, energy audits and renewable energy development assistance projects. Examples include Edaleen Cow Power LLC, located near Lynden, Wash., which received a REAP loan and grant combination to install an anaerobic digester and sell the resulting electricity to a utility. The project is anticipated to generate 4,635 megawatt hours per year. Manure produced by Edaleen Dairy’s 2,450-head herd is the sole feedstock for the project and the dairy benefits from the bedding by-

product the digester produces. Also, in Augusta, Wis., farmer Matthew Gabler received a grant to assist in installation of an 11 kilowatt wind turbine to produce approximately 29,000 kilowatt-hours a year for his farm. This funding is an example of ways that USDA is helping revitalize rural economies to create opportunities for growth and prosperity, support innovative technologies, identify new markets for agricultural producers and better utilization of the nation’s natural resources, the department stated.

MOU promotes sustainable harvesting of bio-based feedstocks JOHNSTON, Iowa — U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced a new federal-private collaboration with DuPont to safeguard natural resources on private lands used to supply bio-based feedstocks for cellulosic ethanol production. The joint agreement between USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) and DuPont aims to set voluntary standards for the sustainable harvesting of agricultural residues for renewable fuel, and supports rural job creation, additional income for farmers, biobased energy development and the safeguarding of natural resources and land productivity.

“USDA and DuPont share a common interest in the wise use and management of soil, water and energy resources,” said Vilsack. Vilsack “Both organizations also share an interest in helping individual farmers adapt to new market opportunities in ways that are consistent with the wise use of these natural resources.” “Working with farmers is critical to maximizing the land’s pro-

ductivity and protecting natural resources,” said Jim C. Borel, executive vice president of DuPont. “With this new collaboration, we have a partner in the Natural Resources Conservation Service to ensure that the collection of corn stover for the production of cellulosic renewable fuel makes sense for an individual grower’s operation and the land they farm.”

Feedstocks The announcement involved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between NRCS and DuPont. USDA, through NRCS, will provide conservation

planning assistance for farmers who supply bio-based feedstocks to biorefineries as the industry begins to commercialize. Conservation plans, written for individual operations, will ensure sustainable harvest of corn crop residues while promoting natural resource conservation and land productivity. A conservation plan is a voluntary document, written in cooperation with farmers, which helps them protect natural resources while promoting a farm’s economic sustainability. Through the MOU, DuPont will develop a process to work with cooperating farms on sustainable harvest practices that help keep soil in the field and out of rivers, streams

and lakes; promote healthier soils which help reduce flooding through increased infiltration rates and provide for the efficient use of nutrients. The first plant involved in this national agreement is northeast of Des Moines, Iowa, near the town of Nevada where DuPont is building a 30 million gallons/year cellulosic facility. This plant will use harvested residues from a 30-mile radius around the facility. “This agreement will support our nation’s effort to reduce dependency on foreign oil, while working to protect and improve the productivity of our soils — one of our most valuable resources,” said Vilsack.

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4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil 2 cups chopped yellow onions 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/3 cup bourbon 2 cups chicken stock 1/2 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon dark miso 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded, thinly sliced Cooked rice, to serve yy Directions: In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, cayenne and garlic powder. Add the chicken and toss well to coat evenly. In a medium Dutch oven over medium, heat the oil until it shimmers. Add the chicken pieces skin side down and cook, turning once, until golden on both sides, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a paper-towel-lined plate. Set aside. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of oil from the pot. Reduce the heat to

medium-low and add the onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the bourbon and cook until all the liquid has evaporated, about 2 minutes. Stir in the chicken stock, orange juice, soy sauce and miso and bring to a simmer. Return the chicken to the pot, cover and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and tender, about 30 minutes. Add the mushrooms and simmer, uncovered, until the mushrooms are tender and the sauce is thickened to the consistency of a gravy, about 10 to 15 minutes longer. Serve with rice. Nutrition information per serving: 460 calories; 200 calories from fat (43 percent of total calories); 22 g fat (5 g saturated, 0 g trans fats); 80 mg cholesterol; 32 g carbohydrates; 3 g fiber; 5 g sugar; 22 g protein; 1,200 mg sodium. (Recipe is from Edward Lee’s “Smoke and Pickles, Artisan, 2013).

Tyson resolves plant refrigeration concerns with EPA SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Tyson Foods Inc. has reached an agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to resolve concerns over the maintenance of refrigeration systems at food production plants in four states, the company reported. The agreement resolves the EPA concerns through the payment of a $3.95 million civil penalty and creation of a special program for meeting Risk Management Plan (RMP) requirements of the federal Clean Air Act at 23 Tyson Foods facilities in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. The new program will build upon Tyson Foods’ existing Risk Management Plans for the company’s refrigeration systems, which use anhydrous ammonia as a refrigerant.

The plans are designed to prevent chemical emergencies by requiring a systematic process for managing chemical hazards, including training, worker communication, maintenance and other activities. EPA asserted the company had not complied quickly enough with several RMP requirements at some facilities located within EPA Region 7 (Midwest). Company officials dispute many of the EPA’s assertions, but acknowledge there was a period when some refrigeration improvement projects fell behind schedule and Tyson did not meet all the obligations required under the program at several locations. “We strive to operate our facilities responsibly, so after learning of EPA’s concerns we immediately made improvements and cooper-

ated with EPA officials throughout the process,” said Kevin Igli, senior vice president and chief environmental, health and safety officer of Tyson Foods. “We also agreed to develop a third-party audit system at the facilities involved to assure EPA these plants are in compliance with all aspects of our Risk Management Plan obligations,” Igli said. “In fact, we expect this auditing system to become a model provision that EPA may require from other industrial users of anhydrous ammonia or other chemicals, including other agricultural and food companies.” The company will also provide $300,000 to help purchase emergency response equipment for fire departments in nine communities where it operates plants.

POULTRY TIMES, April, 22, 2013

How much water is used by a broiler house? By Michael Czarick & Dr. Brian Fairchild Special to Poultry Times

ATHENS, Ga. — Water is a crucial commodity when it comes to producing broilers. From the day they are placed until the day they are sold a broiler will drink approximately a quart of water for every pound of feed consumed. If an average life time feed conversion of 1.75 is assumed, this means that it takes a little less than a half of a gallon of water for every pound of bird grown. To put this in perspective, on a farm where a 4-pound-broiler is grown the birds in each 40-foot x 500-foot house will consume approximately 50,000 gallons of water during the course of the flock. For a large broiler house (50-foot x 500foot), growing a large broiler (+ 7 pounds) this can increase to nearly 100,000 gallons of water per flock.

Evaporative cooling Water is also vital in grower’s efforts to keep birds comfortable during hot weather. While bird water consumption is fairly easy to predict, predicting evaporative cooling system water usage is much more difficult. Evaporative cooling system water usage depends on a variety of factors. These include: the type of evaporative cooling system used (6-inch pads, fogging pads, interior fogging systems), the amount of air being cooled, evaporative cooling system set temperature and outside temperature, as well as, relative humidity. As a result, the amount of water used to keep the birds cool during the summer months can vary significantly not only from farm to farm, but flock to flock, and hour to hour. To get real world understanding of broiler house water usage, bird and evaporative cooling system water usage has been continuously monitored in a 50-foot x 560-foot broiler house growing a 6.5 pound bird near

Athens, Ga. The house is equipped with approximately 250,000 cfm of tunnel fan capacity and 700-squarefeet of 6-inch evaporative cooling pad. Bird, ventilation and evaporative cooling system management are fairly typical to what is found on most farms growing a large broiler. As one would expect, daily bird water usage increases fairly steadily during the course of the 54 day flock, peaking at approximately 3,300 gallons on the last day of the growout (approximately 32,000 birds). Evaporative cooling pad water usage also tended to increase during the course of the flock as the desired temperature decreased and the fan power required to keep the birds cool increased. Although there was a clear increase, there was considerable variation. Much of the variation in water usage was attributable to changes in outside conditions. Relatively cool and humid days resulted in considerably less water usage by the evaporative cooling pads, while hot dry days resulted in considerably more water usage by the evaporative cooling pad system. During the last couple of weeks of the flock daily evaporative cooling pad water usage varied by as much as 1,500 gallons due to changes in outside temperature and relative humidity. There was more water used by the evaporative cooling system early on in the flock when the birds were two to three weeks old than during the early summer flock. The high peaks in water usage seen in the last couple weeks of the early summer flock were not seen during this flock due to moderating outside temperatures experienced towards the end of the flock. Evaporative cooling system water usage was considerably less in the spring than during the warmer weather summer flocks. Water usage in the spring was relegated to the last couple weeks of the flock. Evaporative cooling

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Water consumption The bottom line is that when you look at the total amount of water used by a broiler house over the course of a year, the amount of water used by the evaporative cooling system is small in proportion to the amount of water consumed by the birds. Obviously without this additional water it would be very difficult to keep birds alive let alone productive during hot weather. When you look at it in terms of what the loss of birds, reduction in feed conversion efficiency and reduced weight gains resulting in longer growouts would cost the industry, the approximate 20 percent increase in yearly water usage is a very good investment. It is also important to keep in mind that a properly maintained evaporative cooling pad system is very en-

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Battling climate change with tried and true methods By Dennis O’Brien

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BELTSVILLE, Md. — USDA scientists and their partners are providing guidance to growers in Montana and the Dakotas on how they can use some tried-and-true agricultural practices to reduce their climate change footprint. Upendra Sainju and his colleagues with the USDAAgricultural Research Service (ARS) in Sidney, Mont., have been studying how notill systems, crop rotation and other approaches can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, sustain crop yields and cut back on the use of nitrogen fertilizer that pollutes the air and water. Agriculture contributes about 25 percent of the carbon dioxide pro-

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with and without fertilizer and a notill malt barley-pea rotation with and without fertilizer. Some systems were irrigated and others were not, and the researchers tracked soil temperatures and soil water content, measured plant biomass and used static, vented chambers to measure greenhouse gases. Their results, described in papers in the Journal of Environmental Quality and the Soil Science Society of America Journal, showed that regardless of whether the field was irrigated, the no-till malt barley-pea rotation with reduced nitrogen fertilizer rates was the most effective system for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and sustaining yields. They also found that the no-till barley-pea rotation reduced the

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Markets

light to moderate with improvements noted in the Midwest region. Market activity was slow to moderate. Breaking stock offerings were moderate for the light to moderate demand. Light-type hen offerings were sufficient; processing schedules were normal.

Compiled by David B. Strickland, Editor 770-718-3442 dstrickland@poultrytimes.net

National Egg Market: (Apr. 15): Regional prices are 8¢ lower on Jumbo, 19-23¢ lower on Extra

Fowl:

Large, 20-32¢ down on Large and 1-11¢ lower on Medium and Small. New York prices were unchanged. Supplies and offerings ranged light to heavy, usually moderate to heavy for immediate trade needs. Retail and foodservice demands were

Apr. 12: Live spent heavy fowl Final prices at Farm Buyer Loading (per pound): range 10-22½¢

Parts: Georgia: The f.o.b. dock quoted prices on ice-pack parts based on truckload and pool truckload lots

for the week of Apr. 15: line run tenders $1.95; skinless/boneless breasts $1.76; whole breasts $1.13; boneless/skinless thigh meat $1.41½; thighs 74¢; drumsticks 73½¢; leg quarters 56¢; wings $1.62½.

National Slaughter: Broiler: Estimated slaughter for week ending Apr. 13 is 155,999,000. Actual slaughter for the week ending Apr. 6 was 154,021,000. Heavy-type hen: Estimated slaughter for the week ending Apr. 13 is 1,515,000. Actual slaughter for the week ending Apr. 6 was 1,475,000. Light-type hen: Estimated slaughter for the week ending Apr. 13 is 2,081,000. Actual slaughter for the

The following chart provides an annual high and a comparison of recent activity of major poultry company stocks.

USDA Shell Eggs AMS weekly combined region shell egg prices Average prices on sales to volume buyers, Grade A or better, White eggs in cartons, delivered warehouse, cents per dozen.

Company Annual High Apr. 10 Apr. 17 Cal-Maine 47.66 41.53 41.22 Campbell Soup 46.54 45.51 45.88 ConAgra 35.91 34.61 35.33 Hormel 41.32 40.64 40.91 Pilgrim’s Pride 9.90 9.00 8.81 Sanderson Farms 58.69 55.63 58.34 2934.00 2765.95 2667.88 Seaboard Tyson 25.10 23.59 23.54 (Courtesy: A.G. Edwards & Sons Inc.)

Apr. 12

Extra Large Regions: Northeast 114.00 Southeast 112.50 Midwest 104.50 South Central 117.50 Combined 112.36

Large

Medium

111.00 91.00 110.50 86.00 102.50 78.50 111.50 87.50 108.96 85.77

Computed from simple weekly averages weighted by regional area populations

Grain Prices OHIO COUNTRY ELEV. Apr. 2 Apr. 9 Apr. 16 No. 2 Yellow Corn/bu. $6.50 $6.37 $6.42 Soybeans/bu. $13.91 $13.78 $13.95 (Courtesy: Prospect Farmers Exchange, Prospect, Ohio)

Broiler Eggs Set/Chicks Placed in 19 States EGGS SET (Thousands)

CHICKS PLACED (Thousands)

Mar. 16

Mar. 23

Mar. 30

Apr. 6

Mar. 16

Mar. 23

Mar. 30

Apr. 6

Del Fla Ga Ky La Md Miss Mo. N.C. Okla Pa S.C. Tex Va Other states

28,212 21,156 11,233 3,412 1,221 33,182 7,799 3,395 7,457 17,869 7,938 19,926 6,471 3,772 5,275 15,241 6,653 8,001

28,131 21,080 11,323 3,232 1,220 32,852 7,470 3,455 7,399 17,593 8,126 19,795 6,969 3,890 5,346 15,162 6,518 8,230

28,369 21,718 11,074 3,413 1,221 32,702 7,780 3,531 7,625 17,741 8,027 20,350 6,393 3,718 5,373 14,651 6,591 7,981

28,140 21,500 10,795 3,411 1,225 32,908 7,764 3,500 7,407 17,906 7,686 20,022 6,653 3,921 5,365 14,535 6,622 7,820

21,200 20,533 10,135 3,583 1,224 27,044 6,240 3,020 6,281 14,961 5,502 16,208 4,364 3,011 3,894 12,425 5,087 5,508

21,182 20,406 9,854 4,602 1,141 26,878 6,691 2,994 5,503 14,896 5,769 16,298 4,171 2,947 3,898 12,471 4,856 5,767

20,553 21,409 11,250 3,808 1,291 26,254 5,585 3,288 6,642 14,374 5,560 15,778 3,390 3,118 4,811 12,133 4,454 5,690

21,761 20,019 10,277 4,438 1,224 26,408 6,315 3,056 5,331 15,113 5,416 15,739 4,005 3,040 4,644 12,612 5,851 5,837

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Estimates: The estimated number of broiler/ fryers available for slaughter the week ending Apr. 13 was 155.4 million head, compared to 154.9 million head slaughtered the same week last year. The estimated U.S. slaughter for the week of Apr. 13 was 156.3 million head, or 900,000 more than estimated available. For the week of Apr. 20, the estimated available is 153.7 million head, notes USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service Poultry Programs.

Broiler/Fryer Report

Industry Stock Report

week ending Apr. 6 was 1,850,000. Total: Week of Apr. 13: 159,595,000. Week of Apr. 6: 157,346,000.

USDA National Composite Weighted Average For week of: Apr. 12 For week of: Apr. 5

106.94¢ 106.51¢

Majority (whole body) Apr. 12 Eastern Region: $1.05--$1.10 New York: $1.05--$1.10 Central Region: 98¢--$1.04 Chicago: 98¢--$1.04 Western Region: $1.08--$1.12 Los Angeles: $1.08--$1.12 Negotiated prices in trucklot and less-than-trucklot quantities of ready-to-cook whole body broiler/fryers delivered to first receivers; prices in cents per pound.

Turkey Markets Weighted avg. prices for frozen whole young turkeys Weighted average (cents/lb.) F.O.B. shipper dock National Week ending Apr. 12 Last year 100.47 107.25 Hens (8-16 lbs.) Toms (16-24 lbs.) 100.35 106.73 Week ending Apr. 5 Hens (8-16 lbs.) Toms (16-24 lbs.)

97.00 95.92

Mar. avg. 96.58 96.53

Egg Markets USDA quotations New York cartoned del. store-door: Apr. 9 Apr. 16 Extra large, down 10¢ $1.06--$1.10 96¢--$1.00 Large, down 10¢ $1.04--$1.08 94¢--98¢ Medium, down 4¢ 96¢--$1.00 92¢--96¢ Southeast Regional del. warehouse: Apr. 9 Apr. 16 Extra large, down 22¢ $1.09½--$1.46 87½¢--$1.23 Large, down 20¢ $1.06--$1.45 86¢--$1.13 Medium, down 1¢ 83½¢--$1.11 82½¢--$1.00

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AMERICAN EGG BOARD HOTLINE AEB Hotline appears regularly in Poultry Times and provides an update on programs and services provided for egg producers by the American Egg Board. Details on any item mentioned may be obtained by contacting AEB at 1460 Renaissance Dr., Park Ridge, Ill. 60068. Phone: 847296-7043. yy Virtual Farm Field Trip with Discovery. For the second year in a row, Discovery Education partnered with America’s egg farmers to give elementary school students across the country a behind-the-scenes look at an American egg farm. This year, AEB filmed at Willamette Egg Farms and the Satrum family in Canby, Ore. On March 13, more than 181,900 students and teachers participated for the 35-minute farm tour. More than 14,000 viewers tuned in from North Carolina, 13,000 from Florida and 9,400 from Pennsylvania. One-million-plus teachers in the Discovery database received this information. Their students learned about different farming practices and saw how eggs are processed and shipped. Greg and Gordon Satrum provided the students a tour of their third-generation egg farm. Greg answered student-submitted questions live. yy ENC Kicks Off Exhibit & Conference Season. During the ACSM Health and Fitness Summit, the Egg Nutrition Center offered two presentation times for the “Protein: The Key to Fitness, Performance and Weight Management” session presented by

Dr. Don Layman, ENC research director. Both sessions were very well-attended drawing approximately 500 health professionals (HPs). Many attendees stopped by ENC’s booth for follow-up questions or to take home materials related to protein. yy Changing the Nutrition Conversation. ENC has been a part of an evolving nutrition landscape through research and education, especially in the high-quality protein area. Here are some emerging trends: (1) Emphasis on long-term adult health, (2) Nutritional quality of eggs as a complete food, (3) Importance of dietary protein quality and distribution during meals and (4) Importance of protein at breakfast. ENC has been invited to give multiple presentations leading up to the International Protein Summit in Washington D.C. on Oct. 3-4, 2013. yy Engaging the Media. As part of its on-going PR efforts, AEB reminded consumers in the top 20 cloudiest cities about the benefit of eating eggs for vitamin D via a recent press release that featured Sperling’s Best Places research on America’s cloudiest cities. AEB leveraged this information to show why vitamin D in eggs is vital. AEB conducted WinWin radio giveaways with 36 radio stations in 15 of the 20 cloudiest city markets. Geotargeted posts went out to our Facebook fans located in the 20 cloudiest cities to remind them of eggs’ natural source of vitamin D. Reach for the program totaled more than 21 million impressions.

Corn planting begins in eastern Kansas The Associated Press

WICHITA, Kan. — Kansas farmers are getting ready to seed their spring crops, with a few fields of corn already planted in eastern sections. Kansas Agricultural Statistics Service provided the update in a weekly report on April 9 that also said spring calving is nearly finished in the state. Livestock producers are still worried about having enough stock water. Supplies are reported as “adequate”

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California farmers team up to convert sugar beets to ethanol The Associated Press

FIVE POINTS, Calif. — Amid the vast almond orchards and grape fields that surround Five Points in California’s Central Valley, a oncedominant crop that has nearly disappeared from the state’s farms is making a comeback: sugar beets. But these beets won’t be processed into sugar. A dozen farmers, supported by university experts and a $5 million state grant, are set to start construction of a Fresno County demonstration plant that will convert the beets into ethanol. If the demo project in Five Points succeeds, the farmers will build the nation’s first commercial-scale biorefinery in nearby Mendota to turn beets into biofuel. Europe already has more than a dozen such plants, but most ethanol in the U.S. is made from corn.

Alternative fuel California energy officials say the beet plant is an example of expanding state investment in biofuel production and an innovative way to achieve the state’s goal of increasing alternative fuel use over the next decade. “We’re trying to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to shift our transportation fuels to a lower carbon content,” said Robert Weisenmiller, chairman of the California Energy Commission, which awarded the grant. “The beets have the potential to provide that.” The farmers say so-called energy beets can deliver ethanol yields more than twice those of corn per acre. That’s because beets have a higher sugar content per ton than corn. And, the farmers say, the biorefinery would bring jobs and investment to an area that’s dealing with water pumping restrictions and overly salty soils. “This project is about rural development. It’s about bringing a better tax base to this area and bringing jobs for the people,” said John Diener, a grower who farms about

5,000 acres of diverse crops in Five Points and whose ranch will house the demonstration plant. Driven by a federal mandate to reduce dependence on foreign oil, America’s ethanol industry has boomed over the past decade. Plants in 28 states now produce more than 13 billion gallons of ethanol each year, according to Geoff Cooper, vice president for research and analysis for the Renewable Fuels Association. Today, nearly all the gasoline sold in the U.S. contains the biofuel, generally at the 10 percent level. About 95 percent of U.S. ethanol is made from corn, Cooper said. But that percentage could soon change because the Renewable Fuel Standard, established by Congress in 2005 and later expanded, caps the amount of ethanol produced from corn at 15 billion gallons. Dozens of non-corn ethanol plants are now being developed and constructed throughout the country, experts say. Other California projects involve producing biofuels from food processing wastes, remains from field crops and manure from the dairy and poultry industries. Across the U.S., plants are looking at converting wheat straw, municipal waste and wood pulp into biofuel. In central California, the biorefinery would resurrect a crop that has nearly vanished. The birthplace of the sugar beet industry, California once grew more than 330,000 acres of the gnarly root vegetable, with 11 sugar mills processing the beets. But as sugar prices collapsed, the mills shut down. Only one remains in the Imperial Valley. When the last local mill in Mendota closed in 2008, farmers formed a cooperative and tried — unsuccessfully — to buy it back. “We were left with a choice: Are we going to build our own sugar mill, which is expensive, or come up with something else?” said William Pucheu, a farmer from Tranquility who is part of the cooperative.

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Sugar beet: In this March 6, 2013, photo, a mature sugar beet is shown, in Tranquility, Calif. Farmers in central California hope to build the nation’s first commercial-scale biorefinery in nearby Mendota, Calif., to turn beets into biofuel. Europe already has more than a dozen such plants, but most ethanol in the U.S. is made from corn.

The farmers flew twice to Europe to tour beet-based biofuel facilities. This month, Mendota Bioenergy LLC — the company formed by the cooperative — received a grant to build the demo plant, which will turn about 250 acres of beets into 285,000 gallons of ethanol per year. If it’s successful, a commercial bio-refinery would be built in Mendota, capable of producing 40 million gallons of ethanol annually. The bio-refinery, to debut in 2016, would put a total of about 80 beet growers and 35,000 acres back into production. Both the demo plant and the commercial plant would run year-round and use beets grown by local farmers. The plants will also burn almond prunings and other wood waste to generate electricity for internal use and will convert some of those prunings into ethanol. They will process waste pulp from the beets to produce biomethane for compressed natural

gas, and will produce fertilizer and recycle water for irrigation. To area farmers, the beets are an ideal crop: they grow in poor and salty soils, and can use lesserquality water, said Frank DelTesta, a third generation farmer who used to grow 150 acres of beets in Tranquility and is now growing some for the demo plant. “Everybody liked growing beets, because they grew well here,” DelTesta said. “My family has been growing beets for generations and not having that crop in our rotation has affected the yields for other crops like cotton.”

Jobs And it’s not just farmers who would benefit, said project manager Jim Tischer. The group’s projections show the bio-refinery would create about 100 long-term jobs, as well

as 150 seasonal agricultural jobs. It would lead to millions of dollars of local economic activity and generate taxes — a boon to Mendota, Tischer said, a town of 11,000 with one of the highest unemployment rates in the state. The beet project comes at a time when the Midwest drought has reduced corn’s availability, leading nearly three dozen corn ethanol plants to halt production. At the same time, there are plenty of stockpiles of ethanol, experts say, because Americans are driving less and buying more fuel-efficient cars. But the beet farmers say they aren’t worried, because ethanol is cheaper than regular gasoline. “As times goes by, customers will start buying more of it,” Diener said, “because at the end of the day, it’s a cost saving deal and others are motivated by the ethics of the green energy business.”

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POULTRY TIMES, April, 22, 2013 PAID ADVERTORIAL

Are you ready to improve your bottom line? In House litter windrow composting (pasteurization) of poultry litter is fast becoming the management practice of choice for many contract growers and major integrators in the US. Implementing this process can pay handsome dividends to growers and integrators who follow a documented protocol designed by our company. Over the past few years with observations from the field and University studies we have developed a protocol that can show dramatic reductions in most common diseases such as Dermatitis, Enteritis, Runting and Stunting Syndrome, along with reductions in Coccidiosis and Darkling beetles

populations. With aerators that can attach to most common farm equipment such as skid loaders and compact tractors we have mounting options that work for most growers. The aerators are quick mounted so the carrier is free to also complete other on farm duties. Reduce mortalities, improve bird health, and feed conversion rates while reducing disease and fresh bedding costs . Call the company with the most background, in-field experience, and University documentation to guide your implementation of the windrowing program.

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Motomco is the world leader in rodent control technology. For nearly 40 years we have dedicated ourselves to the research, development and manufacture of innovative, high quality products for the control of rats, mice, moles and other vertebrate pest species. Unlike other rodenticide suppliers, this is our only business. Motomco is 100 percent focused on manufacturing the best products in the world.

We employ a team of biologists, chemists and engineers who work together to create product designs and bait formulations that provide proven performance across a wide range of rodent control applications. Heavy investments in robotics and other high speed assembly equipment allow us to deliver products of unrivaled quality while maintaining our low cost producer standards. Seamlessly integrating our manufacturing operations with our modern, efficient finished goods and shipping warehouse allows us to fill most orders within 24 hours.

We have an experienced sales team that is technically-oriented and focuses their efforts primarily on making sound recommendations that meet specific customer needs. Our highly trained customer service team provides prompt, informative responses to virtually any inquiry.

An exclusive manufacturer of rodent control products, Motomco produces the highest quality rodenticides and other rodent control products available to the agricultural industry. Our baits are proven to deliver reliable results in both field and laboratory testing.

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POULTRY TIMES, April, 22, 2013 Paid Advertorial

Star-Labs...making nutrients more available for over 30 years Since 1974, Star-Labs has been committed to improving health, growth, and disease resistance. Its desired effect is health and performance with PrimaLac microbial cultures. achieved through adding it to the feed or treating in the drinking water. It has been shown to withstand extremes in PrimaLac is a probiotic that is used widely in animal ag- temperature and humidity and has a two year shelf life. riculture throughout the world. Research has proven that In studies beneficial effects from using PrimaLac for over PrimaLac can help in controlling and preventing bacterial a year include: related issues in poultry, among which are E. coli and Salmonella related problems. -Stimulation of appetite -Greater ability to bounce back from stress PrimaLac stands out from other probiotics because universi-Young bird mortality after weaning is almost ties and other qualified research facilities have tested, docu“ zero” mented, and demonstrated its usefulness and health benefits. -Decrease treatments costs As well as the ability to survive the heat and pressure of -Can be used with vitamins and other supplements pelleting and remain viable. Studies have shown that -Antibiotic usage decreased PrimaLac may enhance animal performance, improve immune response, and the utilization of nutrients. Probiotics such as PrimaLac are live sources of friendly For more information on the leader in direct-fed micorbials bacteria that are ingested as a supplemental aid to promote call 800-894-5396 or visit us at www.primalac.com PAID ADVERTORIAL

Agrifans cut energy costs and provide benefits all year long Insist on Agrifan. Northwest designed the original agricultural ceiling fan. Manufactured for over 25 years with the same design. Agrifan was built for agriculture and has been proven in the industry to stand up to the tough conditions of poultry and livestock buildings, greenhouses, and other wet, dusty or extreme heat areas.

Efficient. Northwest’s 60” Agrifan continuously circulates the air, and does it more efficiently than other agricultural ceiling fans. At maximum speed of 330 RPM, Agrifan uses less than one amp as it moves the air at up to 43,500 CFM. Agrifan’s energy efficient motor runs on less energy than a 100 watt bulb. Economical. When used with an existing ventilation or heating

system, Agrifans increase the efficiency of that system up to 30%. In less than one year an Agrifan system can pay for itself in energy savings.

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POULTRY TIMES, April, 22, 2013 Paid Advertorial

WeighTech...Serving the Meat, Poultry and Seafood Industries WeighTech offers the finest food processing scales and equipment in the business. We specialize in custom equipment for poultry processors as well as meat and seafood processors. Our product line includes a wide variety of custom tailored equipment solutions that meet the labor goals, and budget constraints of our customers.

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Some of our featured products include the Small scale and the Bench scale. Our small scales fit many needs including QA and portioning. Advantages of this product include: • Permanently seals, high impact, ABS alloy construction. • Highly visible display with ad-

Our Bench scales serve the best of both worlds including functionality and durability. Advantages of this product include: • Displays in lb.,kg.,g.,or oz • Permanently sealed electronic enclosure of high impact ABS alloy construction • Highly visible display with adjust-

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Our equipment is designed to be user friendly and to deliver proven results. Looking for custom solutions for specific problems? Then you have found the right place……. WeighTech.. For more information go to www.weighTechinc.com.

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The Electronic Chicken Leg Processor with Leg Splitter The FOODCRAFT Leg Processor with Leg Splitter has been in production for over 20 years and remains the most effective method of removing whole legs from the saddle. Dark oyster yield is still the best in the industry while producing the least amount of rework.

FOODCRAFT is now introducing this same trusted machine technology in a New 2012 version which is electrically powered. This then gives the customer a choice between the original hydraulically powered offering and a totally electronic unit. The use of efficient and reliable servo type motors allows the customer to ad-

just speeds independently and simultaneously. The user friendly touch screen control is easily accessible and has a variety of options and information that can be custom designed to meet your particular needs. The touch screen is also available in several different languages. We can also convert existing hydraulic Leg Processors to electronic, which will allow our customers to remove the potential for product contamination from hydraulic oil. It also provides greater flexibility and will eliminate piping, associated pumps, motors, etc. The ability to remove hydraulics from our customer’s facility should reduce Energy Requirements which can also be factored into savings. 800-344-2413

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POULTRY TIMES, April, 22, 2013

Do you need to clean your eggs? The traditional and non-traditional methods Our company receives numerous calls and e-mails on the question of: “Should I be cleaning my eggs?” And our stance is a resounding “yes”, but with a slight pause. Why the pause? It isn’t, depending upon your situation, that easy to answer. So what is the issue then? Quite simply-the issue lies with contaminated eggs that are covered with bacteria (on the shell) or penetrating into shell. There are numerous ways to clean an egg: dry cleaning, wet cleaning, rinsing and washing. There are a majority of chicken owners’ that simply wipe the egg off and put it into storage. However, in the past five years, a rise in Salmonella Enteritidis has caused concern for the FDA, and hence a stricter policy enforcing better regulation on egg control. (FDA.gov) Moreover, the process to remove bacteria and kill microbes that remains in 10% of eggs laid and remain present in the egg white or yolk (FDA.gov). However, the new regulations by the FDA and USDA on sanitizing require at least a four step process to eliminate all growth of bacteria. Both include in this process a sanitization method of wet washing and rinsing (FSIS.USDA.gov). Yet, these stringent regulations apply only to the commercial industry, which leads the backyard grower to local store without any policies to enforce a proper method of sanitization. It is important to note that the issues with the soap or chemical approach are the implication of the chemical seeping into the egg and contaminating the eggs. Before we move forward, it is important to raise the flag of biasness now. We promote and stand by the allnatural use of enzymes to clean eggs. What are Enzymes and how do they work? The utilization of enzymes as a cleansing agent within products has been around for the last 40 years. Enzyme cleaners are non-toxic and effective; they clean better than toxic and non-toxic detergents. Enzymes cleaners remove odors by breaking down the materials causing the odor. Consumers use enzymes for stain removal & odor removal, and laundry, carpet and upholstery cleaning. The most commonly used application and manufacture of enzymes is washing agents (detergents); largest use of application in the industry. Consumers don’t realize they are actively using enzymes as their washing agent whenever they use a detergent. Or, in other applications, enzymes are used as an auxiliary agent in the

Paid Advertorial manufacturing process within finished products. The introduction the surface. of enzymatic formulas within the environmental and agriculture Wet cleaning is prohibited by state regulation for some markets. industry has been used for the past two decades. Studies performed Specifically, Minnesota regulations prohibit the sale of wet-cleaned at the University of Wisconsin have shown the recontamination, of eggs to stores. Immersion washing is not condoned and may be using chemical vs. enzymes, as a conclusive result that enzymatic prohibited. cleanser keeps the egg sanitized longer than conventional chemical Dry cleaning using a brush, sandpaper, or a loofah sponge has based products. fewer issues than wet cleaning, and is recommended for small producers. Or, the process of wiping is using an enzymatic product “Just the Facts, Ma’am-just the facts.” cleans the surface of the egg, using natural enzymes, to remove Now that you understand where our company stands, let’s go over that contaminants and reduce the amount of time the egg is saturated just the facts and methodology of chicken laying, collecting and with merely water. storage. If detergents or other additives are used for wet cleaning, they The process of egg collection extends beyond just the procedure must either be non-synthetic or among the allowed synthetics on of washing eggs. The gathering, and one commonly overlooked, is National List at §205.603 of the National Organic Standard. the first, and most important, step. Providing a healthy environment the Synthetics include: chlorine, hydrogen peroxide, ozone and peracetic for your flock is vital in producing the best eggs. Clean, parasiteThese serve mostly as sanitizers rather than as washing free, and ammonia-free environment aides in a heavier, stress-free acid. agents. and more productive chicken. Proper storage of your eggs is necessary to avoid further contamination. You should store the eggs • Washing – Eggs need to be colder than the water they are washed in a refrigerator at a constant temperature of 45 F (7.2 C) ambient in. Warmer water contracts the shell, tightening it, and providing a temperature if kept for more than 36 hours; eggs are susceptible to barrier. Eggs should be washed in water that is at least 20°F warmer changes in temperature, which may result in a loss of quality. You than the warmest eggs, and the water should be at least 90°F. This can read more about how to store your eggs from the following links: is to prevent water that is cooler than the egg from forcing the egg to contract and pull water and microbes through the shell http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodSafety/Product-SpecificInformation/ contents into the egg and cause contamination. However, the wash water EggSafety/EggSafetyActionPlan/ucm056862.htm should not be more than 40°F above the temperature of the eggs http://www.foodsafety.gov/keep/charts/eggstorage.html or the eggs may experience thermal cracking. Washing eggs come with two methods: chemical or natural. The downfall of using a What methods are being used to clean eggs? based product with the water is risk of penetration of it The current environment of how poultry owners’ clean their eggs is: chemical past the bloom and into the yolk. However, a non-chemical, more • No cleaning or dry cleaning natural approach (enzymes) causes no harm to the surface, bloom or • Soap & Water yolk; i.e. taste, smell and quality. • Chemicals – chlorine or bleach Although the USDA does not condone immersion washing (soaking • Enzyme based products or standing), a majority of small producers do not have to abide or • Wet Cleaning/Wiping – An egg is covered by a waxy layer (the cuticle) that helps prevent microbes from entering the pores. While operate under the legislation. the cuticle does provide a great barrier against contaminants, it does Who uses these methods? not prevent water to penetrate past its shell pore and pose a threat Organic Farms typically rinse the eggs, if dry cleaning, with water to microbial penetration (Zeidler, 2002). The process of wet cleaning and depend upon the natural sterile process of the chicken to protect is to allow water to pour over the surface of the egg in a continuous its eggs. These are your non-traditional methods and represent less flow that allows the water to drain away, while removing dirt from than 20% of chicken owners’ (FDA, 2009)

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Backyard owners are using a soap and water mixture or enzymes based solution. This method is traditional among the majority of chicken owners’ (FDA, 2009). The commercial industry (store bought) standards for egg cleansing are heavily regulated by FDA and USDA. The process for cleansing eggs is to use a chemical based solution – in the form of chlorine or bleach. This explains why you receive very white (bleached) eggs in the store. Inspection You may be asking yourself -if the commercial industry is regulated by FDA and USDA, then who overlooks the organic, backyard and local stores? The USDA will do random blue light testing to ensure eggs are contaminant free and abide by all safety standards. The blue light, when passed over a contaminated egg, will glow-this glow is the bacteria. If contamination is found, your entire stock may be pulled by the inspector. Grading The primary USDA egg grades are AA, A, and B. Grades are based on both exterior and interior quality. For specifics on egg grading, see the USDA-AMS Poultry Programs web site. Grading also involves sorting eggs into weight classes or sizes (peewee, small, medium, large, extra-large and jumbo). The USDA Egg Grading Manual details what an egg of a specific class needs to weigh. Many producers do not grade but mark their eggs as mixed, unclassified, or ungraded. Farm-scale equipment for grading is available through farm supply outlets such as NASCO. Packaging Eggs may be carton-packed according to size or as unsized. Standard packaging for direct sale is by the dozen, half-dozen, or dozen-and-a-half. Cartons are typically made of pulp paper, Styrofoam or clear plastic. Labeling Eggs packed under federal regulations require the pack date to be displayed on the carton. It is a three-digit Julian date that represents the consecutive day of the year. The carton is also dated with the ‘Sell-by’ or expiration date, which depends on the state requirements. Eggs with a federal grade must be sold within 30 days from day of pack.

POULTRY TIMES, April, 22, 2013

Designed for Poultry. Built for Your Barn™

AgriShift® Modular Lights were created to help poultry producers reduce electricity costs, decrease labor and maintenance costs, and improve flock performance. The ML family of LED lamps was designed for the harsh environment of your poultry barn, not the comfort of your living room.

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FPM celebrates over 55 years of building poultry moving equipment FPM Inc. offers commercial egg producers and poultry processing plants over 55 years of experience in building poultry moving equipment. Products include the following: FPM galvanized poultry moving carts for pullets, breeders or spent fowl. Available in 7 or 8 deck heights and 17.5” or 22” widths. Carts feature a hot dip galvanized frame for maximum corrosion protection. Combination folding/swinging gate allows for quick loading and unloading of birds with less wing damage. Maximum ventilation for less shrinkage and low death loss. Easily cleaned and disinfects fast with less water usage. Carts can be shipped unassembled for overseas markets and easily put together at their destination.

done at University of Georgia Poultry Science Department and meets the standards of the United Egg Producers to euthanize birds. The FPM cart is constructed as a rolling dumpster made of steel tubing with galvanized sheet metal sides. Cart carries its own supply of CO2. FPM open sided poultry moving trailers. Built on new or used flat bed trailer of customers choosing. Capacities to move over 12,288 birds safe and efficiently. Built with windbreaker front end for easy pulling and fuel efficiency, one piece aluminum roof and light weight removable plastic panels are available to protect birds during inclement weather.

Live market carts are similar in size to our pullet moving carts but available with a solid fiberglass floor for this growing market. Custom sizes are also available.

Rhino Rail Lift Gates by FPM have been designed for the poultry industries daily use and abuse. Lift gates feature 10ft lift heights with 2000# capacity. Rhino Rail Lifts are available with 12 volt hydraulic pumps or can be run using a PTO system.

FPM Depopulation carts for the ethical disposal of spent fowl. Cart is built in accordance to guidelines set forth by research

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POULTRY TIMES, April, 22, 2013

They Don’t Just Slide Anymore? Last year, Eagan Manufacturing Company, Inc. introduced to the poultry market a revolutionary new Sliding Door system that had both builders and growers excited about the future of poultry house construction. But with the introduction of fans and cool cells being placed on the front of certain houses, using sliding doors in certain applications became problematic. That’s when Eagan Manufacturing went to work on designing the next wave of end door technology. Just recently, Eagan Manufacturing has introduced to the market their brand new Barn Door package. Constructed of two, neopor foam panels, covered in fiberglass skins, these panels are designed for years of long lasting use. They each are trimmed out with

reinforced aluminum extrusion and are equipped with a total of three cane bolts for a secure, air tight fit. Each panel is hung using three heavyduty, steel, zinc plated hinges that have built-in mechanisms to allow for adjustments during installation. Sales Manager Ryan Cernosek said, “We realized that the market needed another option when it came to doors for the ends of poultry houses. These doors give growers another option, along with our sliding doors and folding doors, that will fit their needs the best.”

You can visit Eagan Manufacturing on their website at www.eaganmfg.com or contact one of their friendly sales associates at 800-8353002. They also offer a complete line of entry doors, tunnel door, attic inlets , wall vents, attic access doors, and much , much more.

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Save on heating fuel using the The Turbulator is the perfect solution for destratification of heated air in an open truss poultry house. The Turbulator stir fan design is so unique that no other fan in today’s market performs in the same way. The Turbulator moves large quantities of air, at low velocities, in a flat cone-shaped pattern that follows the slope of the house roof downward. This provides a uniform airflow over a large area with the least amount of air blasts or dead spots, resulting in a very even heat distribution from the floor to the ridge. Cold or hot spots are virtually eliminated. The existing heating system becomes more efficient and fuel costs are reduced during the cold winter months The Turbulator produces gentle, sweeping air movements over the floor surface. The unique design of the Turbulator allows for a 360 degree cast of air that creates a vortex of return air as it approaches the propeller. This action creates the uniform heat distribution from wall to wall that results in an even bird distribution and a drier litter throughout the poultry house. Construction features: • Ease of installation • Welded steel construction • High efficiency 4 blade impeller

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For more info go to www.acmeag.com or call 1-800-7743267 to obtain the name of your local Acme distributor.

POULTRY TIMES, April, 22, 2013

PRIEFERT RANCH EQUIPMENT

IN 1964, PRIEFERT RANCH EQUIPMENT BEGAN IN MT PLEASANT, TEXAS IN A LITTLE BACKYARD SHOP UNDER A SPREADING OAK TREE. MARVIN PRIEFERT INVENTED A NEW CATTLE HEAD GATE THAT REVOLUTIONIZED THE CATTLE INDUSTRY. NUMEROUS PATENTS AND INVENTIONS LATER, PRIEFERT HAS BECOME KNOWN AS THE LEADER IN RANCH EQUIPMENT WORLDWIDE. .

IN 1989, PRIEFERT BEGAN MANUFACTURING THE LITTER SAVER. MOST PEOPLE REFER TO IT AS A TILLER, WHICH IS DEFINITELY INCORRECT. THE LITTER SAVER IS A HAMMER MILL. Unlike a tiller, that has fixed tines and

“WE DECIDED TO MAKE AN IMPLEMENT THAT WOULD BE AFFORDABLE MULTIUSABLE, AND A COMPLETE WINDROWING SOLUTION.”

rolls material over, the Litter Saver picks up all the material with curved hammers and throws it around inside the box at over 700 rpm’s. Most tillers will top out around 215 rpm’s. The Litter Saver pulverizes hard cake while lifting, mixing and aerating all of the bedding material to leave a soft springy finish that young chicks and turkey poults love. With thousands in the field, this machine has proven itself to be a valuable, low maintenance, economical resource to poultry growers across the country. DON’T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT; ASK ANY GROWER THAT HAS USED ONE. In the last five years, the poultry industry has had a minor revolution in how bedding material is treated. Most people have heard of or are familiar with windrowing. Priefert was approached early on by a major integrator to build something for this process. We decided to make an implement that would be affordable for growers, multi-usable, and most of all, be a complete windrowing solution. The Priefert Litter Back Blade and the Priefert Skid Steer Blade fit that bill. From initial windrowing, to turning, and to leveling, there is nothing on the market today that can do it ALL as economically as these blades. For more information about Priefert’s poultry equipment, visit www. priefert.com or call 1-800-527-8616 to speak to a friendly sales representative.

POULTRY TIMES, April, 22, 2013

LVI offers litter management equipment for the poultry and allied industry. LVI

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As bedding costs continue to escalade, there is an alternative with many benefits. Composting and pulverizing your litter in your building, using

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to improve and offer products to serve our growing and changing industry. Built in the USA, with the highest quality materials and workmanship, our products are protected with TGIC polyester powder coat finish, giving you, our customer many years of protection. LVI has trained professionals here in USA and abroad to assist you with your equipment needs.

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Aerodynamic cast aluminum blades (NBC fan) or high strength steel blades (NBF/NCF fans) provide outstanding performance.

Damper doors Discharge damper doors are a sturdy, yet aerodynamic alternative to the common exhaust shutter. Available in NBC, NCF and NEF models.

As a working farmer, you don’t have a lot of free time on your hands. The last thing you need is another chore added to your list, especially something as time-consuming as fan maintenance and repairs. Our goal is that you never have to. That’s why we build Coolair fans for the long run. They are finely-tuned, efficient machines built to endure. Coolair fans may look much the same as others, but look closer. Captured ball bearings extend the fan life seven times greater than the industry average. The precisionmachined hub, fan belt and tensioner ensure extended belt life. Our American-made blades are thicker, increasing durability. Plus, our damper doors are rugged and streamlined, making them a more effective choice than any other shutter on the market. And you can trust Coolair for unmatched service and quality replacement parts that are second to none. Sure, you may be able to find a cheaper fan. And you may get a package deal that includes a fan. But unless you have a genuine Coolair fan, you better keep your toolbox and wallet handy. A MERICAN M ADE.

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