Ann ReusAnn Reus is a senior reporter at WATT Global Media who covers the animal feed and nutrition industries.From the Author - Page 4International TradeUS tariffs on Mexico, Canada delayed after talksU.S. President Donald Trump imposed a 25% additional tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico over the weekend, but those are on hold after Trump spoke with each country's leader.Feed Mill of the FutureAutomation systems can make feed mills more efficient, profitableUsing an automated system in a feed mill can deliver better precision, efficiency and sustainability, as well as reduce costs, according to Liam Cassidy, senior executive director of automation at Knobelsdorff.Regulatory UpdatesLee Zeldin sworn in as EPA administratorThe new head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency served in the New York State Senate from 2011 to 2014 and later represented New York’s 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2015 to 2023.Business & MarketsSmithfield stock begins trading on US market at $20 per sharePricing of the company's initial public offering (IPO) was well below the US$23 and US$27 per share the the company had expected.Feed AdditivesPhytogenics can protect against negative effects of mycotoxinsInsaf Riahi, technical director at Bionte Nutrition, discussed the benefits of four phytogenic compounds during the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta.Feed Mill of the FutureProtect your feed mill with a robust cybersecurity planFeed mills must create a robust internal defense against cyberattacks to protect against their systems, according to Brandon Bohle of Interstates, who spoke at the Feed Mill of the Future Conference at IPPE.Business & MarketsSmithfield Foods launches initial public offeringSmithfield Foods has launched its initial public offering (IPO) of 34.8 million shares of its common stock, and has applied to list its shares of common stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol SFD.International TradeIndonesia bans imports of corn for livestock feedThe Indonesian government has banned imports of corn for livestock feed, along with three other commodities, due to a projected increase in production this year, according to a report.Business & MarketsIndonesia to import wheat to substitute for corn in animal feedIndonesia will import wheat to substitute for corn in animal feed to prevent disrupting domestic demand for corn, according to a report.Business & MarketsSmithfield files statement for IPO on US stock exchangeSmithfield Foods has officially filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to sell shares of its stock in an underwritten initial public offering (IPO).Business & MarketsSmithfield, HD3 Farms partner for independent pork productionSmithfield will supply feed, transportation and other hog production services to the new company, called VisionAg Hog Production.BiosecurityBeagle Brigade Act signed into lawPresident Joe Biden signed the Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 into law on December 23, permanently authorizing the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Detector Dog Training Center in Newnan, Georgia.Previous PagePage 4 of 107Next Page
