Ann ReusAnn Reus is a senior reporter at WATT Global Media who covers the animal feed and nutrition industries.From the Author - Page 57Latest NewsUS meat, poultry production to rise despite feed costsThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is forecasting continued growth for U.S. meat and poultry production in 2021, but feed prices are expected to rise as well.African Swine FeverGlobal ag production, US exports hitting record levelsDespite the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and weather challenges in 2020, global agricultural markets are strong and U.S. exports of ag products are at record levels.Latest NewsWho’s on the short list for key ag seats in Biden Cabinet?As President-elect Joe Biden considers his Cabinet appointments, the position of Secretary of Agriculture seems to be much sought after by several people with a range of ideologies.Latest NewsUSDA’s latest corn, soybean reports surprise industryThe U.S. Department of Agriculture surprised the industry this week when it reduced its corn and soybean yield estimates in the November WASDE report.Newsfeed10 thoughts about antimicrobial resistance from expertsIn a recent panel discussion presented by the National Institute for Animal Agriculture, several veterinary experts shared what they’ve learned throughout their years of experience about antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in farm animals.Latest NewsWhat does USMCA mean for the US feed industry?Experts agree that the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement is beneficial to the U.S. animal feed industry, as it extends many provisions from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) but also includes improvements.African Swine FeverEU compound feed production to fall 2.2% in 2020Compound feed production in the European Union is expected to fall in 2020 by 2.2%, due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and a shift in consumer demand.Feed AdditivesChina continues to review ban on ractopamine residuesAs part of the Phase 1 trade deal with the U.S., China committed to review its ban on ractopamine residues in meat.Latest NewsDespite COVID challenges, beef production to increase 1%2020 has been a difficult year for the beef and cattle industries, but U.S. beef production is still expected to grow this year and next.Latest NewsUS imposes pork trade sanctions on ThailandThe U.S. has suspended US$817 million in trade preferences for Thailand based on its restrictions to market access for pork products.African Swine FeverBroiler production flat, bird weights higherNorth American protein production has shown improvement from the challenges it faced early in the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, according to Rabobank’s North American Agribusiness Review for October.African Swine FeverCPF shareholders OK purchase of Chinese swine businessCharoen Pokphand Foods PLC (CPF) has received the endorsement from 99% of its minor shareholders to proceed with the acquisition of a swine business in China.Previous PagePage 57 of 108Next Page
