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Midwest Poultry Federation 2002
- Heavy-duty plastic fans resist corrosion
Heavy-gauge plastic and fiberglass housings provide Acme fans with strength and corrosion resistance, yet allow for easy cleaning and mounting. Fan blades are either stainless or galvanized steel.
- Power from poultry litter
A scale model shows what a planned 50-megawatt generating plant at Benson, MN, will look like. The plant will burn poultry litter transported from nearby farms in tightly covered trucks.
- Technology made to order
GEIS, Inc. was organized in 1997 as an electrical and computer systems installation company within the poultry industry. Today, G.E.I.S.,
Inc. also offers a range of various products and services, including egg counters and flock/herd management software. Its automated
systems are designed with computer screens customized to individual operators' need, but "off-the-shelf" electronics hardware for easy
maintenance.
- Chicken puppet begs attention
A Farm Credit Services employee shows off a handpuppet from Country Critters of Burlington, KS.
- Providing high-quality equipment
Consolidated Ag Systems (CAS) provides high-quality poultry equipment and housing for the broiler, breeder, turkey, and cage layer markets throughout the world.
- Gathering data on ammonia emissions
Hongwei Xin of Iowa State University, explains that little data has been gathered on ammonia emissions from poultry facilities in the United States. Xin and a team of other scientists have begun research on that very topic.
- Lighting for the long haul
Budget Lighting Inc., of Minnetonka, MN, has grown over the last 68 years from a small ma-and-pa business into the largest distributor of quality long-life lighting products in the United States. These include full-spectrum fluorescent lights for poultry facilities.
- Information technology expands knowledge
High-tech monitors allow guests at the 2002 Midwest Poultry Federation trade show view demonstration of new techniques and products.
- Total quality control of turkey products
Iowa Turkey Products, Inc., of Postville, IA, controls the flow of whole-bird and ready-to-cook products from the farm to retail sale. Flocks are raised under exacting standards, processed and delivered directly to customers.
- Energy-efficient climate control
EMI supplies an extensive range of axial-flow ventilators for climate control in pig, cattle and poultry houses. All EMI fans can be electronicall regulated and consume energy efficiently with little noise. Polypropylene housings encase stainless steel fans.
- Feed trough designed to prevent waste
The Farmer Automatic V-Link chain-feeding system conveys feed with a case-hardened link chain and inverted V-bars, which compartmentalizes feed and eliminates feed separation. The feed trough is designed with a feed shield and lip that prevents feed waste.
- A place to gather
The 2002 Midwest Poultry Federation Convention provided a place for producers and processors to gather and discuss their business.
- Avian art enlivens convention
The Midwest Poultry Federation's 2002 convention and trade show wasn't all business. Guests also had the opportunity to pick up avian artwork, courtesy of the Wisconsin Poultry Improvement Association.
- Big Dutchman rules the roost
Big Dutchman, Inc., recognized as a market leader in poultry management systems since 1938, serves North and South American
customers from offices in Michigan, Kentucky, Alabama and Florida.
- Self-cleaning cups enhanced for heavy turkeys
Roxell NV of Belgium was awarded a silver medal at Euro Tier 2000 for the SPARKcup drinker which combines the hygiene benefits of
nipple drinkers with the high flow rates of bell-type drinkers. The cups also make great dishes for serving candy at trade shows.
- Avian art featured at trade show
The Midwest Poultry Federation's 2002 convention and trade show wasn't all business. Guests also had the opportunity to pick up avian artwork.
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