September 5, 2019

FEED & MEDICATION NEWS letter

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40 lb Bag #005779

Too soon to tell if Vitamin E will rise like it did 2 years ago, but something to watch and hedge your bet.

DSM to Stop Production to Enable Revamp of chinese Vitamin E Plant Jane Byrne | Aug 30, 2019 "DSM says it has finalized the creation of a 75/25 joint venture with Chinese vitamin E supplier, Nenter & Co., which includes that company's Jingzhou Vitamin E production and related assests"

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Amino Acids continue with historically low pricing. We now carry 2 or 3 brands of Amino Acids because of the large price spreads in the foreign and domestic products.

When Amino Acid prices are going down, like now.  PALS is very competitive.  Our small warehouse forces us to turn inventory quickly, allowing us to pass along savings faster than most competitors.  Are there Items we could quote you on? {Tryptophan has had lot of downward movement this week}

Pricing in graphs reflect our highest retail price. Full pallet, truckload, customer pickup and other factors may reduce your purchase price.

Pricing in graphs reflect our highest retail price. Full pallet, truckload, customer pickup and other factors may reduce your purchase price.

RofenAid is now in stock Taking orders today ‌

Type B #005826

ASF is still going strong with no signs of slowing down. Reports show that hog numbers are down 32% in China. It will be interesting to see how many things this will continue to effect this year and years to come.

China’s Hog Inventory Falls 32% in July Country makes another U.S. pork purchase after canceling purchase at end of July. Krissa Welshans | Aug 16, 2019 China’s Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Affairs (MARA) reported Aug. 16 that its hog inventory levels fell 32.2% in July compared to July 2018 as the result of the continued spread of African swine fever (ASF). A survey of hog farms in 400 counties also showed the sow inventory declined by 31.9% in July, the agency said. Both numbers showed a significant decline even from the June data and revealed total hog inventory down 25.8% and sow numbers down 26.7%.

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I found this video that USFRA made to be very inspiring. If you have time, watch the video below and be encouraged that what you do matters.

USFRA's "30 Harvests"

"This is a call to leaders in food, finance and science to be part of the solution to co-create sustainable food systems with U.S. farmers and ranchers," Fitzgerald said. "We're starting with climate change and how we can pull down carbon on our farms. Our hope is that, one day soon, we can be the first sector in our country that is carbon neutral and, over time, helping offset for other sectors."

Rumors had Bayer buying Elanco a few months ago. Now it is Elanco buying Bayer. We currently have great incentives on Elanco products. Buy 20 bags= $15 gift card Buy 40 bags= $40 gift card

Bayer Sells Animal Health Division to Elanco The $7.6 billion deal is expected to be completed in mid-2020 and is subject to customary closing conditions Aug 20, 2019 Source: National Hog Farmer "Bayer is selling its animal health business to Elanco Animal Health for $7.6 billion. The deal consists of $5.3 billion in cash, subject to customary purchase price adjustments, and $2.3 billion U.S. dollars in Elanco stock based on the unaffected 30-day volume weighted average price as of Aug. 6, 2019. The sale is expected to be concluded in mid-2020 subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including antitrust clearance. Bayer intends to exit its stake in Elanco over time. The deal creates the number two animal health company, with top three positions across a broad range of species and geographies. It also enhances Elanco’s portfolio of leading global brands and bolsters its innovation capabilities and R&D pipeline."

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NEW PRODUCT #080180 Oxy Blast 50% 15 Gallon Drum

If you are using Liquid Methionine, now is a good time to compare costs. If you have time, watch the video by Evonik below on the differences.

Dry beats liquid, hands down "Dry crystalline methionine (DLM) is significantly easier to handle than liquid forms during feed production. From more efficient logistics and storage, to precise dosing and superior mixing, the advantages of MetAMINO® add up to cost-effective operation and high productivity."

Video: Best handling at a glance "Our video makes it tangible why dry is better than liquid for your feed production. Using MetAMINO® as your dry methionine source you’ll have a number of benefits, from reduced labor costs to cleaner production and to optimized mixing processes. See for yourself!"

Transportation Industry Update: Freight continues to be a large factor in feed ingredient cost. Currently, freight costs are low. Low margins have caused several large trucking companies to go out of business this year. Recent articles tell of stranded truckers unable to use company gas cards to drive home. With hurricane season in full force this week, the seemingly annual fall trucking availability concerns are starting. The article below brings up the concern that electric vehicles use roads but pay no road improvement or maintenance tax like petroleum users do.

Electric Vehicles State Governments are starting to realize that as electric vehicle numbers rise, gasoline road tax funds decline.   Which leaves the question, how can we tax electric vehicle owners for upkeep of the roads they use? There are currently 20 states that have an additional registration fee for electric and hybrid vehicles to help cover the gap in declining gas tax revenue. Minnesota is a $75 yearly fee, on the lower end of the other states' fees, the maximum being $200. Read More

Please consider PALS as another resource. We have volume contracts with: ADM, Ajinomoto, DSM, Elanco, Evonik, Merck, Pharmgate, Ralco and Zoetis. We have had success with several mills and fellow distributors. We do business with many of your competitors and neighbors. Can we save you money too?

Thank you for your past and future business!

PALS, Inc | 1-800-328-8842 | 3735 1st Ave W Willmar, MN 56201 | www.palsusa.com ‌