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Rush Samples
Around the holidays, clients consistently need rush analysis. Today, I received a call from a client who needs analysis records for an important business transaction tomorrow. At Midwest Laboratories, these type of requests are pretty regular. It is for this reason that our company does not take an extended vacation time. Companies rely on the…
Harvest Yield Loss
Growers are very efficient in their harvesting processes and are always looking for ways to improve their process. I came across this video which really explains this issue in a little over one minute. Missy Bauer looks at this issue and demonstrates the “square foot” method for determining loss. 2 kernels in a square foot…
Mycotoxins
Some parts of the country have received a lot of moisture this fall and harvested grain has moisture greater than 15%. This figure came to mind as I read the article, “Watch for Mycotoxins“. Two years ago we had a rush of samples with a locally wet fall harvest. Mycotoxin analysis is critical in detecting…
Antibiotics in Feed
I came across this article in The Wall Street Journal, “Groups Sue FDA Over Use of Certain Antibiotics in Animal Feed“ Several environment and health-advocacy groups are suing the Food and Drug Administration to ban the widespread use of two antibiotics, (penicillin and tetracycline) in animal feed. The groups claim that antibiotics are being given…
A Plea for Business Applications for iPad and Smart Phones
Applications Finding a good application is really hard to find. Yes, there are are some technical apps, but aren’t we able to do the same thing with our computers. I think taking applications on a mobile, portable basis requires a much more innovative application. I am on a quest to find an application that adds…
Melamine
Melamine Laced Milk Melamine contamination in powdered milk formula continues to make the news in China. The latest seizure resulted in the recall of over 26 tons of tainted formula. “Unscrupulous dairy operators use melamine to bulk up the protein readings on their product. Cheaters dilute the milk with water and add the toxic chemical.” …
Vomitoxin could be the topic again this fall
Moldy corn and fungicides may well be the big topic this coming fall according to today’s Farmgate Article. Last year this epidemic reached very high levels with the wet conditions. Mycotoxins were a hot topic around here too. Our analysis for molds: mycotoxins, vomitoxin, aflatoixin, Fumonisin, Ochratoxin uses state of the art LCMS equipment. However,…
World Pork Expo 2010
Did you attend the World Pork Expo in Des Moines this week? Today is the final day! I heard attendance is up and the atmosphere is much more upbeat than a year ago. What a difference a year makes. If you are going today, make sure you stop by our booth, 432 in the Varied…
Why testing pet food is necessary?
Pet Food and Pet Treat Testing is a given in today’s world. It is a given that certain proximate testing for protein, fiber, fat and moisture need to be conducted and reported accordingly. Other items also need to be taken into consideration, that may be just as important. The following items were highlighted in an…
