Part 2: Why High-Shear Dry Extrusion Outperforms Expansion for Full-Fat Soy
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…
Author: Kathleen Mayo
Part 1: How Processing Impacts Nutrient Availability in Full-Fat Soy
March 11, 2026
When processing full-fat soy, the goal is simple but critical: unlock protein and energy while protecting nutrient integrity. The way soy is processed directly influences amino acid availability…
Author: Kathleen Mayo
Extrusion vs. Expansion: A Salesman’s Perspective
March 4, 2026
Over the past decades of my time at Insta-Pro, I have had the pleasure of developing many long-term successful partnerships with many of our customers throughout Canada and…
Author: Craig Briney
Manufacturing Meets Nutrition for Superior Feed Ingredients
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…
Author: Tori Sorensen
How to Increase Dairy Cow Productivity
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…
Author: Kathleen Mayo
Rumen Bypass & Rumen-Degradable Protein in Dairy Cows
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…
Author: Janeth Colina
Understanding Fat Sources in Dairy Nutrition
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…
Author: Kathleen Mayo
Validated by Research: Success with ExPress® Formulation for Broilers
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…
Author: Janeth Colina
Using ExPress® Soy Oil as Main Energy Source in Broiler Diets
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…
Author: Kathleen Mayo
Anti-Nutrient Reduction in Extruded Soy Increases Broiler Digestibility
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…
Author: Kathleen Mayo
Extruded Ingredients: Ideal for Improved Broiler Feed Conversion
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…
Author: Janeth Colina
Top Blogs of 2025 – Reduce Dairy Costs While Boosting Productivity
December 31, 2025
As 2025’s most-read blogs, it’s clear dairy producers everywhere want to know: Which feed ingredients have the biggest impact on input costs and performance? The answer starts with…
Author: Adam Sackett
Top Blogs of 2025 – How Textured Soy Protein (TSP) is Made
December 24, 2025
One of our most-read blogs of 2025 explores how our advanced processing techniques transform soy flour into high-quality Textured Soy Protein (TSP). Discover why using ExPress® soy flour…
Author: Scott Carroll
Top Blogs of 2025 – Make It – Cost Savings For Broiler Producers Making ExPress®
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…
Author: Janeth Colina
Top Blogs of 2025 – Heat Damage Insights from Lysine Ratio & Benefits of Extrusion
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…
Author: Janeth Colina
Top Blogs of 2025 – Real-Time Quality Control: The Standard for Soy Processing Plants
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…
Author: Kathleen Mayo
Additional Ingredient Processing via High-Shear Dry Extrusion and ExPress® Technology
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…
Author: Kathleen Mayo
Hi-Gel™ Corn: Unlocking Nutritional & Economic Value for Dairy Producers
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…
Author: Janeth Colina