Cargill to Modernise Iowa Soybean Crush Operations US - Cargill will invest approximately $20 million this summer to modernise its soybean crushing plant on the east side of Cedar Rapids. Additional work at the Cedar Rapids facility over the...
Herbicides Can Be Reduced By Up To 90 Per Cent DENMARK - Every year farmers use large quantities of pesticides to control weeds, insects and diseases in their crops.
Brazilian Sugarcane Processing Declines BRAZIL - From 1 January to 15 November, plants in the Brazilian Mid-South processed 479.35 million tonnes of sugarcane. According to a statement issued yesterday by the Sugarcane Industry Union...
Purdue: Dry Ethanol More Effectively, Reduce Costs US - Purdue University researchers have found an alternative environmentally friendly and energy-efficient way to dry corn ethanol, and their proof is in the pudding.
Entrepreneur Recognised in Grampian Awards UK - A young entrepreneur who developed a cooking oil at the family farm and put it on the shelves of leading supermarkets is in the running for a coveted business award.
Attributes of Wheat Impacting Texture of Asian Noodles CANADA - Researchers with the University of Manitoba have kicked off a three-year project to examine the fundamental mechanical properties that control texture in the commercial production of...
Cargill to Build Corn Processing Plant in Brazil BRAZIL — Cargill announced plans to build a new corn processing plant in Brazil to produce starches and sweeteners solutions.
ASA Farmers Encourage Passage of Biodiesel Tax Incentive US - In an effort to convey the urgent need for Congress to extend the biodiesel tax incentive, American Soybean Association (ASA) farmer-leaders flew to Washington DC to meet with Members of...
BPEX Feed Report Points the Way for Pig Industry UK - Pay pig farmers a proper price for their produce to help address the issue of rocketing feed costs and ensure a sustainable future for quality assured Red Tractor pork.
Executives Explore Flour Milling US — Eleven participants from various grain processing companies explored the general steps of the milling process during the Buhler-Kansas State University Executive Milling short course held...
Illinois Soybean Farmers Explore Aquaculture Market US – The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) has hired a professional aquaculture scientist, in order to help develop the group's expansion into the sector.
Rice Farmers Benefit From New Milling Machines NAMBIA – Rice farmers in north Nambia have benefitted from the donation of new milling machines from the University of Nambia.
Wheat Classification to Boost Ramen Noodle Market AUSTRALIA - Recent changes to wheat classification in WA will aid the development of new market opportunities in the Japanese noodle market for Western Australian wheat-growers.
K-State Breaks Ground on Feed Mill and BioRefinery US - The ground-breaking ceremony for the new O.H. Kruse Feed Mill and BioRefinery was held in conjunction with Kansas State University's Grain Science Centennial Celebration.
Global Research to Benefit US Corn Wet Millers US - Researchers at the University of Illinois have teamed with two USDA laboratories to fine tune their research in the corn wet-milling process, using small, single-owner plants in other c...
Frustration Grows As Sugar Mill Breakdowns Continue FIJI – Transporters of sugar cane to the Fiji Sugar Corporation's (FSC) Labasa mill are reportedly frustrated with what they say are becoming weekly breakdowns.
Sugar Crushing Continues After Shutdown FIJI – The Fiji Sugar Corporation (FSC) has confirmed that one of the country's major sugar processing facilities had resumed its operations after an unexpected shutdown.
Farmers Given Equipment to Increase Maize Production UGANDA - Farmers in the Oyam district of Uganda have been given agro-processing equipment worth sh305 million.
Organic Soy Extract Improves Meat Yields US - Nu-Tek Products has developed a natural, organic soy extract for holding water and fat in meat products to improve yields.











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