June 3, 2026
In pork production, feed costs account for 70% of total production costs. Producers are investing in technology to boost feed efficiency without sacrificing animal performance and production standards.…
May 27, 2026
As integrators and high-volume feed mills expand, they need processing systems that can keep pace without sacrificing nutritional quality. Initially debuting in 2020, Insta-Pro’s Model 9000 high-shear dry…
May 20, 2026
I often receive RFQs for new extrusion plants. This, aside from a business card or an email, is the first step in acquiring a new plant. After the…
May 13, 2026
As we covered in Part 1, dust is an important but less recognized source of danger in processing facilities all over the world. While a single dust ignition…
May 6, 2026
In grain and oilseed processing environments, some of the most serious risks aren’t always visible, like heavy machinery or electrical hazards. Grain dust can pose significant threats to…
April 29, 2026
There’s a common assumption in processing operations: once your team is up and running, the hard part is over. But long-term performance is about ensuring the people operating…
April 22, 2026
In commercial animal production, the primary goal is to enhance feed efficiency due to the significant and ongoing feed costs. That’s why providing the necessary nutrients to meet…
April 15, 2026
Thermosensitive anti-nutritional factors, such as trypsin inhibitors, urease, lipoxygenase, and lectins, are found in several oilseed crops but are present at high levels in soybeans. Most concerning, urease…
April 8, 2026
As a nutritionist, I am often asked about which feed ingredients have the greatest impact on input costs and dairy performance. One improvement you can make is to…
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 25, 2026
There are several times when we talk with customers who use the terms “extruder” and “expander” interchangeably. Conceptually, it is easy to see why this can happen. Both have barrels…
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…
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…
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…
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…
