Word from the Ground
I-CAL: Sugar and Swine
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- Published on Thursday, 23 May 2013 21:01
By Clint Vance, Ohio State and Tina Holst, University of Wisconsin – PlattvilleWe once again had a great day in Brazil! What an awesome experience we have been having! Warm and mild weather, shining sun, great people, and even greater food have been treating us well this far!! We are staying in Ponte Nova and have been able to enjoy this city to the fullest.
I-CAL: Eucalytus, Dairy and Pork
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- Published on Thursday, 23 May 2013 20:57
By Hope Wentzel, Virginia Tech and Ethan Giebel University of Wisconsin – PlattevilleOur early morning bus naps lasted only until hills planted in orderly rows of eucalyptus began flashing by. Alfredo explained that this nonnative tree can be harvested five or six times for various products from timber to essential oils. Depending on the density of the stand, crops, such as soybeans or coffee can be grown between the rows. This method is another example of agroforestry, which we discussed yesterday in the context of research in the dairy industry.
Council Opening Doors for US Corn and DDGS in Algeria
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- Published on Thursday, 23 May 2013 20:54
By Cary Sifferath, U.S. Grains Council Regional Director for the Middle East and AfricaContinuing the successful four year effort by the U.S. Grains Council, USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service and Algerian partners to eliminate high taxes on corn and DDGS, USGC is working to ensure the future for U.S. distiller's dried grains with solubles (DDGS) and corn gluten feed (CGF) in Algeria. Because the Algerian poultry industry favors "reddish" Argentine corn, the Council also organized a program to educate key Algerian feed companies about the benefits and uses of U.S. corn as well as DDGS.
