The president of the US Poultry and Egg Association is pretty pleased with the turnout at this year’s International Poultry Expo, which looks to be better than a year ago, despite the condition of the economy. “This is our 62nd show here in Atlanta,” John Starkey told me during an interview in the media room overlooking the trade show floor. …
Bioavailability is Key to Chelated Trace Minerals
When it comes to chelated trace minerals, Dr. Jim Richards with Novus International is a serious expert, and this is no simple subject. “When you chelate a trace mineral, you basically react it with an organic mineral called a ligand,” says Jim, who is Novus Manager of Cell Biology Research. Now, that likely means very little to the cell biology …
History of Poultry Feed Management
The International Poultry Scientific Forum is held in conjunction with the International Poultry Expo each year and is sponsored by the Southern Poultry Science Society, the Southern Conference on Avian Diseases, and the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association. As part of that event, Novus International hosts a luncheon and speaker for the attendees on a topic of general interest to …
Welcome to Poultry Expo 2010
The 2010 International Poultry Expo/Feed Expo is getting underway here in Atlanta with associated conferences today, including the Poultry Scientific Forum, Pet Food Conference and Animal Agriculture Environmental Sustainability Summit. Our sponsor, Novus International, is hosting a seminar/luncheon for expo attendees entitiled “Historical Perspectives in Poultry Feed Management,” presented by Dr. Steve Leeson from the University of Guelph. About 200 …
Peanut Butter for Haiti
The nation’s peanut industry is helping out the relief effort in Haiti by donating high protein peanut butter and you can support that effort with your own donations. Peanut butter is especially good for emergency situations like this because it’s a great source of nourishment that needs no refrigeration. The peanut industry has already donated $108,500 in contributions and four …
Novus Sponsors Poultry Expo Coverage on Agwired
For the second year in a row, Novus International is sponsoring coverage of the International Poultry Expo (IPE) here on Agwired. This is a huge event for the poultry industry, with about 20,000 attendees, but it really doesn’t get much in the way of “mainstream” ag media coverage, so we are pleased to be able to be there for those …
No-Till Farmers Love BASF Headline
BASF Headline® fungicide is a four time winner for no-till farmers. Headline® fungicide from BASF was recognized as fungicide of the year during the Annual National No-Tillage Conference 2009 No-Till Product of the Year awards presentation. The recognition marks the fourth consecutive year that Headline fungicide has been proclaimed the leading fungicide on the market by no-till farmers nationwide. The …
NCGA Says Cap and Trade Will Hurt Farmers
After a detailed analysis, the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) has come out in opposition to the House version of the American Clean Energy and Security Act HR 2454, better known “cap and trade” legislation. “Since the passage of this bill by the U.S. House of Representatives in June 2009, the National Corn Growers Association has maintained a neutral position …
AAEA Photography Webinar
Attention photographers! American Agricultural Editor’s Association (AAEA) is hosting a one-hour photography webinar called “Making an Old Subject New” on February 2 at 2:00 pm central time. Experts will offer tips on new angles, new lighting and new approaches to the same old photo situations. The webinar is free for AAEA members and $50 for non-members. If you’re not a …
“My American Farm” Informs Young Consumers
Agricultural literacy is the goal of the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture’s My American Farm virtual education program. DuPont business Pioneer Hi-Bred is helping to fund the effort with a $500,000 donation to the program, announced during the AFBF annual meeting. “The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture has identified a great opportunity for teaching the public about modern …