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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Why the Method of Processing Soybeans Matters in Formulating Animal Diets
September 20, 2023
In commercial animal production, the main purpose is to improve the efficiency of feed utilization given the relatively high, ongoing costs of feeding. Therefore, it is crucial to…
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…
High-Shear Dry Extrusion: Reliable Measurements and Results
September 6, 2023
When operating extruders from Insta-Pro, we talk extensively about processing temperature in the final cooking chamber, as an important quality control point. Achieving an appropriate extrusion temperature is…
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…
Reduce Anti-Nutrients with Extruded Soy for Increased Broiler Digestibility
August 23, 2023
Soybeans contain several antinutritional factors. Thermosensitive antinutritional factors, such as trypsin inhibitors, urease, lipoxygenase, and lectins, are found in several oilseed crops, but are at high levels in…
Insta-Pro’s Success with Broilers: Consistent & High-Quality Ingredients
August 16, 2023
The global poultry market grew from $352.02 billion in 2022 to $378.84 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. Indeed, it is expected…
Organic Poultry in Latin America
August 9, 2023
In recent years, the Latin American population’s demand for organic products has grown in several countries, with popularity rising mainly in organic chicken and egg products. For these…
High-Shear Dry Extrusion: Another Tool for the Miraculous Broiler Industry
August 2, 2023
It’s not hyperbole to call the chicken meat industry, commonly referred to as the broiler industry, miraculous. I’m not explicitly referring to anything that producers of chicken meat…
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…
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…
Global Challenges of the Swine Industry
June 28, 2023
With many geopolitical and environmental events occurring around the world at any given time, it’s important to step back and analyze how these issues affect the average farmer…
Overcoming Inflating Ingredients Prices
June 21, 2023
As Global Product Director of Insta-Pro International, I am always tracking costs of equipment and ingredients all over the world. Currently, many markets are facing the issue of…
ExPress® Soymeal for Swine: A Consistent & Quality Ingredient Supported by Research
June 14, 2023
The swine industry is continuously looking to improve economically important characteristics and rely on feeding strategies to determine dietary energy and protein sources to use. Therefore, making high-quality…
Animals Don’t Lie: The History of Swine Feeding Studies with High-shear Extruded Soy
June 7, 2023
Insta-Pro® International has been conducting nutrition-based research in the form of animal feeding trials since the high-shear dry extrusion (HSDE) technology was invented and patented in 1969. In…
Cut Diet Costs by Using ExPress® Soymeal in Swine Grower Diets
May 31, 2023
As we have seen in several previous blogs, ExPress® Soymeal is a nutrient dense, highly digestible ingredient that leads to improved animal performance compared to conventional solvent-extracted soybean…