Ann ReusAnn Reus is a senior reporter at WATT Global Media who covers the animal feed and nutrition industries.From the Author - Page 68African Swine FeverUS updates African swine fever response planThe USDA has updated its African swine fever (ASF) response plan to include feral swine, among other changes.Latest NewsNPPC seeks payment for farmers forced to cull herdsThe National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) said the federal government must provide financial relief for producers who have been forced to cull their animals during the COVID-19 pandemic.African Swine FeverChina pork imports hit record in April, up 170% from 2019China imported a record 400,000 tons of pork in April, an increase of 170% from the previous year.Latest News‘Menu of solutions,’ no silver bullet, to feed the worldThere is no silver bullet to the ability to feed a global population of more than 9 billion people by 2050. There is a “menu of solutions” across many sectors of the “food economy,” according to Jack Bobo, CEO of food consultancy firm Futurity.NewsfeedFarmers need to support each other, not attackAgriculture is agriculture, and farmers should support each other, even if the products they produce appear to compete with each other.Latest NewsUS meat plant shutdowns contribute to strong feed demandStrong feed demand for the 2019 and 2020 crop years is expected due to meat processing plant shutdowns and slowdowns as a result of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.African Swine FeverNew Hope exec: China pig herd to recover from ASF by 2021The chairman of China-based New Hope Group said he expects the country’s pig herd to recover from the devastation of African swine fever (ASF) by 2021.Latest NewsHouse passes COVID relief bill that includes ag provisionsThe U.S. House of Representatives passed a $3 trillion coronavirus (COVID-19) relief bill, which includes specific provisions for the agriculture sector, including US$16.5 billion in direct payments to producers.African Swine FeverADM: Strong position has it planning for post-COVID worldDiversification and adaptability have kept executives at Archer Daniels Midland Co. (ADM) optimistic throughout the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.Latest NewsBiomin America to pay fine for Cuba sanctions violationsBiomin America has reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of the Treasury for violating sanctions against Cuba.Latest NewsCongress seeks FEMA aid for livestock depopulationMembers of Congress have asked President Donald Trump to provide guidance on how the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) can help farmers depopulate and dispose of livestock during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.Animal Feed ManufacturersTyson begins construction on Arkansas feed millTyson has begun construction on a new US$65 million feed mill in Hempstead County, Arkansas.Previous PagePage 68 of 108Next Page
