April 1, 2026
The amino acids that make up proteins are critically important in any diet. Typically, in order to build proteins, all amino acids are needed. Commercial diet formulations often focus on…
March 18, 2026
While both extrusion and expansion are designed to process full-fat soy thermally, their nutritional outcomes are not equal. Differences in shear, temperature, and residence time translate into measurable…
February 25, 2026
In livestock production, what animals eat is only part of the equation; how their feed is made matters just as much. For Insta-Pro, manufacturing excellence turns precision engineering…
February 18, 2026
We’ve previously discussed how Hi-Gel™ Corn is a highly digestible source of rumen-degradable protein and energy for dairy cows. Due to Hi-Gel™ Corn’s high degree of starch gelatinization…
February 11, 2026
The dairy nutrition industry is intently focused on rumen bypass protein ingredients, and with good reason, as it allows better performance and nutrient efficiency. We, too, are interested…
February 4, 2026
Proper feeding of fat and fat products to dairy cows is a common strategy to boost production; however, understanding the roles of various fat components is essential. Overfeeding…
January 28, 2026
The ExPress® process, powered by Insta-Pro International’s equipment and expertise, stands out for producing highly nutritious soy meal. Our team of engineers and nutritionists are confident in our decades…
January 21, 2026
With an average 4.7% inflation increase, protein prices across the board remain high. Just like consumers, feed manufacturers are also trying to counter the effects of inflation, causing…
January 14, 2026
Soybeans contain several antinutritional factors. Thermosensitive anti-nutritional factors, such as trypsin inhibitors, urease, lipoxygenase, and lectins, are found in several oilseed crops, but are at high levels in…
January 7, 2026
The poultry industry measures feed conversion ratio (FCR) – the relationship between kg of feed consumed compared to kg of body weight gain – as a performance indicator…
December 17, 2025
Feed accounts for the largest share of poultry production costs, so improving feed conversion ratios is critical. This top blog of 2025 explains how ExPress® soymeal delivers measurable…
December 10, 2025
One of this year’s most viewed articles addresses a critical processing angle, how heat damage can compromise amino acid digestibility, particularly lysine. Learn how the lysine-to-crude protein ratio…
December 3, 2025
Our most-read technical post of the year breaks down rapid testing strategies that help maintain processing consistency. Understand the pros and cons of colorimetric and NIR methods, and…
November 26, 2025
Rising input costs and record-low commodity prices have created economic challenges and an unprecedented new reality for farming. A recent economic analysis from the University of Arkansas showed…
November 19, 2025
A recent article highlighted that the dairy industry is experiencing a notable increase based on the USDA’s July Milk Production report, milk output surged by 3.4% year-over-year, marking…
November 12, 2025
In recent years, we’ve invested more in and researching the promising applications of our high-shear dry extruded corn ingredient, Hi-Gel™ corn. Materials that are high in starch have…
October 29, 2025
When it comes to oilseeds and grains, many assume they are interchangeable commodities with little variation. However, this could not be further from the truth. Differences in processing…
October 15, 2025
We are frequently asked about ingredient quality measurements and what can be done to improve them. Luckily, there’s a lot that can be done. The gold standard is…
