Feed Ingredients

Commodities

Economist: Corn, soybean prices hold steady but could drop this fall

But prices could rise if localized drought or flooding expands into the U.S. corn belt, Iowa State University economist says.

Alternative Protein

Fairville, NRGene Canada launch FairGene BSF egg facility in Alberta

The new Bassano facility has begun producing black soldier fly (BSF) eggs for producers worldwide, pairing Fairville’s agricultural production experience with NRGene Canada’s MaxBSF genetics platform.

Animal Feed Regulations & Safety

Canada proposes amendments to Enhanced Feed Ban

CFIA is proposing science-based regulatory amendments related to EFB harmonization to better align Canada’s requirements with those of the U.S.

Animal Nutrition Views

Starting broiler chicks for a 35-day market

In a short cycle, the first seven days represent a large part of the bird’s life, and performance lost during that period is rarely recovered completely.

Aquaculture

Fishers await news on Peruvian ban amid worsening El Nino

Global fishmeal production is already down approximately 40%, but could recover if Peru lifts its fishing ban for the second half of the year, according to IFFO.

Feed Ingredients

USGBC assesses DDGS use in Turkish cattle farms

Council staff visited nine operations to evaluate adoption rates and identify growth opportunities in the market.

Animal Feed Regulations & Safety

Safe feed, adequate supplies prioritized in Kenya

Soon after the discovery of a factory making counterfeit animal feed products, Kenya received a shipment of wheat from the U.S. under a new program that aims to support the East African country’s livestock farming sector.

Feed Production by Region

Rwandan government addresses animal feed shortage

Limited capacity for the production of quality compound feeds is holding back livestock farming in the East African state, the sector says.

International Trade

NARA urges USTR to address trade irritants through proposed U.S.-China Board of Trade

The North American Renderers Association (NARA) has submitted comments to the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) encouraging the adoption of science-based, transparent trade practices as the agency develops a proposed U.S.-China Board of Trade and new mechanisms to promote reciprocal trade.

Regulatory Updates

GM corn, soy use in European Union gets green light

European Union authorities have announced that three genetically modified (GM) materials can be used in feed and food within the bloc.

Dairy Cattle

Cows can eat seaweed — and maybe always have, study finds

New research determines ruminal microbiome contains 'latent' bacteria that digest seaweed, raising possibility of other latent capabilities.

Feed Ingredients

Scottish farmers urged to grow more feed protein crops

A leading poultry company in the United Kingdom is calling on Scotland’s arable farmers to grow more rapeseed, beans and peas to cover more of the firm’s feed protein needs.

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