Consider Total Lowest Cost of Ownership
September 27, 2023
Why should I pay more for your equipment? Well, choosing a vendor for a capital equipment purchase can be a challenging assignment. One must consider the price, ongoing…
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Profitability Considerations of Extrusion
September 13, 2023
Creating a successful return on investment (ROI) in an Insta-Pro ExPress® soybean extrusion plant involves careful planning, thorough analysis, and effective management. Here are some steps and considerations…
The Expansion of Middle East Poultry
August 30, 2023
The Middle East poultry market is expanding, with the total population of the area reaching over 410 million people. The demand for poultry meat – estimated in 2020…
We Support You for the Long Haul
July 26, 2023
Our service and support teams offer a variety of services, including maintenance and ongoing visits to keep your equipment running smoothly. We pride ourselves on our commitment to…
Advances in Feed Mill Technology
July 19, 2023
As the agricultural industry continues to grapple with increasing global food demand, feed mill operators are constantly seeking innovative solutions to enhance efficiency, productivity, and the overall sustainability…
What Mills Can Do to Expand Their Operation
July 12, 2023
It wouldn´t be correct to answer the question of “what can I do to expand my operation?” right away with a proposal involving capital investment, which certainly is…
Establishing a Soy Food Extrusion Facility
April 5, 2023
Establishing a soy food extrusion facility involves several steps including planning, site selection, construction, equipment purchase, hiring and training staff, and obtaining necessary licenses and permits. Here’s a…
Considerations When Establishing a Hi-Gel™ Corn Processing Facility
February 1, 2023
As you consider operating a processing facility, it’s good to go over some points before starting up. Here are a few things that we run into frequently from…
Innovations to Generate More Income
January 25, 2023
When starting any business, or even something simple as a do-it yourself project in your home, it’s important to get the right tools for the job, and to…
Part 2: The Importance of Extrusion Cooking
October 13, 2022
In Part 1 we discussed the basic design components of an extruder. In Part 2, we will dive deeper into the importance of extrusion cooking technology essentially combining…
Commissioning, Training, Support & Service
March 23, 2022
Price & quality are not the only variables to consider when purchasing equipment. It is important to understand the services and support your operations will require to guarantee…
Bigger Equipment, Same Quality, More Nutrition
February 16, 2022
The process makes the product. Structure predicts function. All ingredients are not created equal. Remember these axioms – I recently blogged about how one relatively simple, seldom considered,…
The New Model 8800 Oil Press: Feature Highlights
February 9, 2022
Insta-Pro has a long history of providing world-class oilseed processing solutions. This includes our ExPress® System which maximizes oilseed product value, coupling high-shear dry extrusion with mechanical oil…
Innovative Ingredient For Broilers
January 26, 2022
Feed composition is instrumental to the growth of broilers. As discussed in previous blogs, the feed ingredients used for broilers can dramatically alter the speed at which they…
How To Bring an Additional Flock to Market & Acquire Millions
January 12, 2022
In 2020, a landmark feeding trial was conducted at Iowa State University. This trial tested four diets comprised of different types of corn & soy products, but most…
Top 5 Read Blogs in 2021
January 5, 2022
The Insta-Pro team has written a blog every week for over 8 years! While some of this years top read blogs are from previous years, they contain great…
The Value Of A Plant Tour Before Purchasing Equipment
December 29, 2021
As you consider purchasing equipment, its important you look at all aspects from equipment, to plant layout and insure you have the support your team needs after the…
TSP – A Profitable Plan For Our Future
December 15, 2021
As the population of the world increases, so too does the quantity of food necessary to keep everyone fed. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, the world…
