Basics of Starting a Feed Mill
July 5, 2023
Feed milling is the process of grinding and processing feed ingredients into a form that is suitable for animal consumption. The feed milling process can be divided into…
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TSP Production: ExPress® Soy vs. Hi-Pro (Solvent) Meal
April 12, 2023
A common question that arises when a company analyzes making texturized soy protein (TSP) is whether to make it from expeller or Hi-Pro (Solvent meal). Below 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…
Delivering High Quality Feed to Your Broiler Operation
March 15, 2023
Many broiler producers buy in local ingredients and then mill (grind & mix) and deliver their own feed. Some broiler producers just pick up the phone and order…
Hi-Gel™ Corn with Insta-Pro Extrusion: Tips for Use in Formulations
February 15, 2023
If you’ve followed us here over the past few years and weeks, you have read how Insta-Pro International has been developing high-shear dry extrusion procedures for extruding corn…
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…
Stabilized Rice Bran: Innovative Ingredients Processed with High-Shear Dry Extrusion
November 2, 2022
High-shear dry extrusion has been used for decades to sterilize and stabilize various by-products and create value-added ingredients for both the feed and food industries. Rice bran is…
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…
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…
Sound Mechanisms for Improved, Consistent Performance
January 19, 2022
There’s nothing magical or supernatural about putting together a formulation for consistent animal performance. What’s happening is simply supplying the right amounts of individual nutrients and energy for…
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…
Do Not Assume All Extruders/Mechanical Pressing Systems Are Equal: Make A Difference Choosing Proper Soymeal For Animal Feeding
November 24, 2021
It is well known that the ability of animals to fully utilize the nutrient content of soybeans depends on the method of processing to deactivate antinutrients and add…
Insta-Pro High-Shear Dry Extruded Ingredients In Cornell University Dairy Nutrition Database
November 10, 2021
Formulating diets for dairy cows is challenging for a few reasons. Mainly, everything the cow consumes enters the rumen, which is a massive microbial fermentation vat that alters…
Protein: Value Driver For Ingredients
October 27, 2021
We often get asked about ingredient value: What makes an ingredient worth more? How do you get more of what you’re making into a formulation? Given that high-shear…
4 Reasons You SHOULD Extrude Maize
October 14, 2021
A poultry producer in East Africa phoned last week with a question: “Should I extrude maize?” “Will extrusion reduce mycotoxins?” he asked too. He buys maize that is…
Dairy Farmers: Providing Added Value to Corn for Dairy Cows
June 3, 2021
In several countries the dairy industry had a difficult year in 2020, as in many other industries, the pandemic caused consumers to make significant changes in their consumption…
Another Example: Knowing your Ingredients is Critical
March 25, 2021
We’ve discussed here before the importance of understanding your ingredients. Whether you’re making food products that require an ingredient with certain characteristics, such as a protein ingredient with…
Broiler Integrators: Want to Increase Revenue & Profit? Optimize Your Feed Conversion
March 4, 2021
As the poultry industry is facing many challenges, integrators can take actions now to increase their revenues. When selecting ingredients for poultry diets, applying feeding strategies is crucial…
