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Sustaining Delmarva’s BroilerIndustry
Bill BrownUniversity of Delaware
Poultry Extension AgentPresent at
Focus on the Delaware CoastDecember 4th , 2014
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Delmarva’s Poultry Industry
• Del-Mar-Va
• 2 counties in Delaware• 8 counties in Maryland• 1 county in Virginia
• Delmarva produces 559 million birds • Annually, or 6% of National Production• Delaware & Md ranked in top 10• Sussex County No. 1 county in US• Location to N-E Markets biggest
competitive advantage
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Broiler’s Economic Impactin Delaware
DelawareWages and Benefits Employment $393 Million
Total Direct Economic Activity $5.2 BillionState Taxes Generated $238 Million
Federal Taxes Generated $381 Million
Source : 2012 Report John Dunham and Associates
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University of Georgia StudyClaudia S. Dunkley
2013http://extension.uga/publications/detail.cfm?number=B1382
Evaluated Poultry Operations across the U.S.Findings indicate poultry’s Carbon Footprint
Primarily From:Use of Fossil Fuels
68% Heating ( Propane Use)30% (Electric Use)
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Study Identified 3 areas to reduce CO2e
Improving Energy Efficiency
Developing Alternative Energy
Improving Manure Management Systems
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Reducing CO2eFootprint
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Improving Energy EfficiencyEnergy Audits
Enclosing and Insulating Curtain SidewallsInstalling Insulated Tunnel Curtains
Attic InletsReinsulating
Installing Mixing FansUsing efficient Ventilation Fans
Selecting EE Generators and Incinerators??Replacing Incandescent bulbs
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InvestmentsBroiler Housing
Since 1991 Millions of Dollars have been reinvested$100,000,000
In Broiler housing Upgrades$330,000,000
New House ConstructionTunnel Ventilation
Solid WallEvaporative Recirculation Cooling Pads
Tunnel DoorsStandby Generation
Integrated Environment ControllersInternet Capabilities
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ResistanceHow well insulated are we?
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Source Auburn University
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Attic Vent
System
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Insulated Tunnel Doors
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Farm NetworkingInternet
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Radiant Tube Heater
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Environmental controllers
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Electrical UseDelmarva Broiler Farm
2008
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23Slide courtesy of Gene Simpson
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Trends
8 % reduction in Kill numbers14% increase in Kill pounds
Heavier Kill weightsDelmarva 6.3 pounds
Delaware 7 pound averageBigger Birds
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Delmarva Housing
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Delmarva Houses and Growers
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Grain Use and Production Trends1993-2002 2003-2012
Broilers Grown 600 M 566 M
Soy Used Bsls 27.4 M 27 M
Soy Grown Bsls 20.8 M 20 M
Corn Used Bsls 70.6 M 75.6 M
Corn Grown Bsls
49.5 M 60 M
% Grown vs. used
Soy 76% Corn 49%
Soy 74%Corn 60%
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New Poultry HouseConstruction
Need to build 60-70 houses per year to maintain
Status Quo2011 Construction
De 16Md 16Va 3
Total 35 houses
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New Construction will keep Delmarva
Competitive
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Housing Built 2014
110 houses3.7 M square Feet
To Build 2015
148 houses5 M Square Feet
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Broiler Housing
New Construction Financers
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Pelletizing Manure2001
Perdue Agrirecycle
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Pelletizing An Alternative Use
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Original Business Model wasto rail in corn and backhaul
pelletsCurrent Business Model
Organic Fertilizer
Plant is permitted to 135,000 T/Y55,000 T /Y Ave
400 houses per year
Farm gate valueCost of cleanout and
Manure transport
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Other Alternative Markets
CompostingFertilizer for Forestry
Co-GenerationElectric Generation
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Precision Farming
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Balancing Food Production withEnvironmental Stewardship
Through Technology
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Irrigation Technology
Delaware 2007 Census432,730 acres25 % IrrigatedSussex County36 to 40% 2012
50% 2015Research areas for Nutrient Mgt
Nutrient Uptake, Legacy Nutrients
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Next StepsContinue on Farm Research
Demonstration Plot
Develop Business Model( Harvest , Storage, Processing)
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Environmental StewardshipTrends
Managing Nutrients and cropping SystemsCover cropping
Production Site BMP’s Manure Storage, Mortality Management
Litter enhancements and reconditionPrecision Feeding
HUPsVEB’s
Improved Ventilation systems and environmental controlP.C. Real time decision making
Manure Distribution and alternative usesBroiler Bedding options Warm season grasses
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