Feedmill companies may be eligible for R&D tax credits for performing qualified research activities. For example, the following activities may be eligible for R&D tax credits:
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Performing technical research on new and/or improved mill processes to mitigate cross contamination of ruminant by-products into cattle feed
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Performing technical research on new and/or improved manufacturing protocols (e.g. reduce rework of feed expenditures)
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Designing new and/or improved formulation controls (product consistency and formulate enhances, etc.)
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Designing new and/or improved pre-processing and final feed manufacturing line protocols
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Designing new and/or improved pellet products, including formulation, particle size, conditioning, or die specifications
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Designing new and/or improved fat storage and handling processing protocol
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Developing new and and/or improved lean manufacturing processes (e.g. ISO-compliance)
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Developing new and/or improved premix and medicated feed pursuant to governing regulations
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Developing new and/or improved facility sanitation processes (removal of sand, dust, or weeds)
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Developing new and/or improved production processes to reduce regulated emissions or waste byproducts
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Developing new and/or improved feed absorption methodologies
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Integrating new and/or improved mixers equipment
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Integrating new and/or improved feed processes (e.g. screen or disc mill to remove targeted byproducts)
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Integrating new and/or improved wastewater treatment systems
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Integrating new and/or improved operational protocols per regulatory requirements (e.g. FDA, Animal Drug Availability Act)
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Testing new and/or improved products, processes, machinery to enhance operational efficiency (e.g. increased bulk and nutrient density, reduced ingredient segregation, mitigate microbiological issues)
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Testing new and/or improved post grinding systems