News – Jones-Hamilton Co.

October 25, 2021

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Proper Litter Curing for Successful Seasonal Transitions

By Cherie Lasota | News, PLT

As fall progresses, many growers find themselves fluctuating between the heat removal needs of summer flocks and the moisture control needs of winter ventilation. Fall temperatures, particularly in the southeast, can be cool at night but high enough to require...

September 16, 2021

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Kimber Ward Joins Jones-Hamilton Co. as Sales Territory Manager

By Cherie Lasota | News

Jones-Hamilton Co. announces that Kimber Ward has joined the company as Territory Sales Manager in the Agricultural Division. In his new role, Ward will manage sales and support of PLT litter amendment and other Jones-Hamilton products to integrators, producers and...

August 20, 2021

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Wet Litter in Hot Weather?

By Cherie Lasota | News, PLT

High summer temperatures result in higher ventilation rates, which should mean drier litter. So why is caked litter often an issue, particularly near the cool cells? It takes three things to remove moisture from litter – heat, air movement and...

June 17, 2021

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Ammonia Doesn’t Take a Summer Vacation: Poultry House Preparation in Hot Weather

By Cherie Lasota | News, PLT

Do you need to pre-heat poultry houses in summer? YES! One of the biggest myths regarding house preparation during summer months is that a proper 48-hour pre-heat is not required since it only takes an hour or two to...

May 24, 2021

21

Managing Litter During a Pine Shaving Shortage

By Cherie Lasota | News, PLT

Across the country, the pine shavings used by many poultry producers for bedding have become increasingly difficult to find as well as more expensive. While the industry at large no longer cleans out houses after every flock, clean outs are...

April 13, 2021

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Aaron Vanemburg Joins Jones-Hamilton Co. as Sales Territory Manager

By Cherie Lasota | News

Jones-Hamilton Co. announces that Aaron Vanemburg has joined the company as Territory Sales Manager in the Agricultural Division. In his new role, Vanemburg will manage sales and support of PLT® litter amendment and other Jones-Hamilton products to integrators, producers and...

April 12, 2021

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Managing Litter During Very Short Downtimes

By Cherie Lasota | News, PLT

Results of a research study from the US Department of Agriculture released in June 2020 showed that reusing broiler litter can be beneficial and that the optimal downtime period is two weeks. Of course, the demands of live production don’t...

February 19, 2021

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What Low Humidity Levels in Winter Mean for Your Litter Amendment Application

By Cherie Lasota | News, PLT

Winter is in full effect across the country. With poultry houses closed up tight, it’s more important than ever to apply PLT® to control ammonia. However, the cold, dry winter air sometimes presents a challenge when it comes to litter...

February 11, 2021

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Safely Control Ammonia Mid-Flock

By Cherie Lasota | News, PLT

The Scenario Birds are 3-4 days old and ammonia has spiked to 40 PPM+. What can you do? PLT® is the only litter amendment that can be safely applied on top of birds anytime throughout the grow-out cycle to eliminate...

January 26, 2021

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Johnson Speaks at 4-H Veterinary Science Program

By Cherie Lasota | News

Trisha Marsh Johnson, DVM, Senior Manager, Veterinary Services for the Jones-Hamilton Agricultural Division, recently presented “Poultry Medicine: Life on the Cutting Edge” as part of the Maryland 4-H Veterinary Science Program that included high school-aged 4-H members from four states...

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Proper Litter Curing for Successful Seasonal Transitions

Kimber Ward Joins Jones-Hamilton Co. as Sales Territory Manager

Wet Litter in Hot Weather?

Ammonia Doesn’t Take a Summer Vacation: Poultry House Preparation in Hot Weather

Managing Litter During a Pine Shaving Shortage

Aaron Vanemburg Joins Jones-Hamilton Co. as Sales Territory Manager

Managing Litter During Very Short Downtimes

What Low Humidity Levels in Winter Mean for Your Litter Amendment Application

Safely Control Ammonia Mid-Flock

Johnson Speaks at 4-H Veterinary Science Program

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