The Jones-Hamilton Company recently opened a new 43,000 square foot sodium bisulfate production facility in Richburg, SC, creating 20 full-time jobs and positioning the company for significant growth.
Dispelling the Myths of Summer House Preparation
One of the biggest myths regarding house preparation during summer months is that since it only takes an hour or two to heat the litter proper pre-heating time is not required. In reality, proper litter curing requires a 48-hour pre-heat regardless of the time of year.
Jones-Hamilton Sponsoring Student Competition
The Poultry Science Association (PSA) with sponsorship from Jones-Hamilton Co, Inc. is providing an annual competition for eight (8) undergraduate student travel awards.
Jones-Hamilton Named Top Workplace
Jones-Hamilton Co. is please to announce that is has been selected as one of The Toledo Blade Top Workplaces for the second consecutive year.
Using Air Quality Surveys to Improve Health and Performance
Just as posting sessions allow companies to assess the effectiveness of gut health and vaccination programs, timely air quality surveys allow for assessment and adjustment of litter amendment programs. Air quality surveys provide a wealth of actionable data that can enhance any operation’s bottom line.
USPOULTRY: Litter Amendments Used During Grow-Out Improve Production, Health, Environment
Recent research funded by the USPOULTRY Federation found that when applied frequently throughout the life of broiler flocks, litter amendments reduced ammonia emissions while also improving live production parameters and paw quality, and reducing bacteria in the litter.
Congrats Yeti Cooler Winners!
Cooler temperatures may have arrived, but three lucky ones-Hamilton customers got to enjoy a little sizzle.
Jones-Hamilton Pledges $100k to U of A Innovation Fund
The Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences has received a $100,000 commitment for its Dean’s Innovation Fund from Jones-Hamilton Co., an employee-owned chemical business in Walbridge, Ohio, where University of Arkansas alumnus Bernie Murphy serves as president.
JH President Delivers Commencement at University of Arkansas
Jones-Hamilton Co. Pesident, Bernie Murphy, recently delivered the commencement address to the graduating class at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, where he also received the Outstanding Alumni Award for 2014.
Jones-Hamilton Breaks Ground on Chester County Production Facility
The Jones-Hamilton Company, an Ohio-based specialty chemical manufacturer, broke ground today for a sodium bisulfate production facility that will create 20 full-time jobs in Richburg, SC.
Jones-Hamilton Makes Top Workplaces List
On Sunday, January 26, The Toledo Blade announced their “Top Workplaces”. Based on nominations, 578 companies were invited to participate and Jones-Hamilton is proud to have been ranked 12 in the small company category.
Jones-Hamilton Receives Food Safety & ISO 9001 Certifications
In mid-January 2014, the Jones-Hamilton Company once again passed the 22000 Food Safety Certification audit and the ISO 9001 quality re-certification.
Why Relative Humidity Matters in Poultry Houses
It’s no secret that maintaining careful control of your poultry house environment goes a long way in maximizing bird performance. In addition to ammonia levels and temperature, it’s important to constantly monitor relative humidity levels for maximum affect.
Poultry Houses Between Flocks: Open or Closed?
The birds have moved out. It’s time to open the house and take a break, right? Not so fast. Leaving your poultry house open between flocks can actually cause more harm than good.
Ideal Utilization of Down Time Between Flocks: Ventilation (Part 3 of 3)
In today’s modern solid sidewall houses, it is essential to provide some level of minimal ventilation during down time to prevent houses from sweating.
Ideal Utilization of Down Time Between Flocks: Litter Caking (Part 1 of 3)
The down time between flocks is a critical part of a grower’s litter management program that can either make the house run more smoothly during the next flock or make things worse.
Jones-Hamilton Awards Travel Grants to Promising Young Scientists
In order to create more educational opportunities for students interested in working in the poultry industry, Jones-Hamilton Co. created a competitive travel grant award to support students attending poultry science conferences to present original research.
NTF Part 3: Immigration
Generally speaking, workers in the turkey industry earn salaries higher than the minimum wage and are able to acquire health insurance through these jobs; however, as turkey plants are frequently located in rural areas, workers have to be recruited from sources other than the local community. Reliance on immigrants to fill these positions means that common sense immigration reform is a necessity to the poultry industry.
NTF Part 2: Renewable Fuels Policy
The turkey industry and other livestock and poultry producers have been negatively impacted by current U.S. biofuels policy. There is an urgent need for reform. While making progress regarding alternative sources of energy is important, it should also be recognized that the poultry industry suffers from giving the mature corn-based ethanol industry a higher priority than other corn dependent industries.
NTF: Standing Up for the Poultry Industry
The National Turkey Federation (NTF) is a national advocate for the turkey farmer and processors who works to represent their point of view to Congress and federal agencies. In recent months, the NTF has issued several issue papers on current and proposed legislation.