Press releaseFrom the Author - Page 64African Swine FeverUSDA hosts third African Swine Fever Action WeekUS swine producers, small farms and pig owners encouraged to learn more about ASF and what they can do to help protect the US swine herd.Circularity/UpcyclingFirst US Leiber facility will upcycle brewers’ yeast for feedLeiber, a German manufacturer that processes brewers’ yeast into animal nutrition, biotechnology and nutraceutical products, will invest up to US$20 million to establish its first U.S. operation, in Rockingham County, Virginia.Sustainability in Feed ProductionEuropean feed industry increases responsible soy usageProvisional data from 2021 indicates that members of the European Feed Manufacturers’ Federation (FEFAC) reported an increase in responsible soy usage of 21% compared with 2018.Sustainability in Feed ProductionDSM-Firmenich develops new single-cell proteinsSCPs have the capacity to produce net-zero carbon proteins, company says.Circularity/UpcyclingDivert breaks ground on food waste processing facilityLongview, Washington, facility will be the first of its kind in the state and will process food waste into carbon-negative renewable energy.Latest NewsAFIA names new director of meetings and eventsJessica Morse will oversee meetings and events.Sustainability in Feed ProductionResearchers to use $1M grant to improve feed efficiencyTeam from Purdue University will use automated video analytics systems to improve feed efficiency on dairy farms.Business & MarketsBühler, NRGene collaborate on black soldier fly servicesSwiss technology group Bühler and NRGene Technologies Ltd., an Israeli genomics company, have formed a strategic collaboration in the field of black soldier fly (BSF) genetics and processing.BiosecurityUS border agents seize pork products from travelers2 travelers arriving at Washington Dulles Airport from Vietnam on separate days were carrying prohibited pork.Company NewsEW Nutrition welcomes Jan Vanbrabant as new CEOFormer CEO Michael Gerrits is heading into retirement after six years leading EW Nutrition.Latest NewsAFIA’s Gina Tumbarello reappointed to ag tech advisory committeeTumbarello has represented AFIA members on the ATAC since 2014.CommoditiesCherkizovo to expand land bank for feed raw materialsCompany will acquire 10 hectares in the Tula Region so it can expand production of feed grain.Previous PagePage 64 of 69Next Page
