Preventing Maintenance Issues
May 30, 2012
Do you ever wonder how to correctly prevent maintenance issues on your extruder machines? The following is an excerpt from a short article published in Feed and Grain…
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The Importance of Quality and Know-How
May 23, 2012
It is important for any business making a large investment in processing equipment to assure they are working with knowledgeable people who will be there for you. As…
What is Shear, and How Does it Apply to Extrusion?
May 16, 2012
In simple terms, shearing is what occurs when two forces act upon each other in opposite directions. The simplest example of this is when you rub your hands…
Agri-Business Project Financing: Is Dawn About to Break?
May 9, 2012
It has been a long and bitter night for African agribusiness. But is dawn about to break? Commercial banks in Ethiopia, for example, are still asleep when it…
Food Aid or Technology Transfer? Which Option is More Logical in the Fight Against Global Hunger?
May 2, 2012
I read an article by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). A new development of fully cooked instant Corn Soya Blend (CSB) for soybean processing by an…
Will My Feed Processing Plant Be Profitable? (Part 1)
April 25, 2012
So you’re thinking about starting a feed processing plant, or maybe you’ve already got one and you’re looking to expand. Chances are that this is going to require…
SME Financing in Africa – Not for the Faint-Hearted!
April 18, 2012
I’m a dairy farmer in Africa, and I need $5,000 to buy some cows – no problem! There are scores of micro-finance institutions ready to assist and lend…
What is the Best Way to Install a Thermocouple?
April 11, 2012
Because start-up techs do the initial training and the installing of the thermocouples, the proper technique is often misplaced or forgotten. The start-up of the equipment is a…
Insta-Pro International Blog
April 4, 2012
We are launching the Insta-Pro blog to share our over 40 years of experience in High Shear, Dry Extrusion Technology. The blog approach to convey this experience is…
How Can I Deal with High Ingredients Cost?
March 28, 2012
As we all know, feed cost constitutes about 65-70% of the total production cost for poultry, swine, and aquatic feed. Many producers in the world are experiencing a steady…