Newsfeed

Ann Reus, Feed Strategy senior reporter, covers offbeat animal feed-related news and other topics.

Increased automation an opportunity for agrifood industry

New research predicts one-third of jobs in agriculture will become automated within the next decade.

Misinformation, disinformation are threats to animal health

It seems misinformation and disinformation are permanent fixtures of our society, and the spread of falsehoods also threatens the animal health sector.

Data, software can predict, intervene in animal health challenges

We are in an era where data can predict animal health challenges and recommend the right intervention for the best outcome, according to Corinne Bonadei, vice president of precision services at DSM-Firmenich.

Cattle Data Software

Any ban on food, production systems bad for agriculture

Movements to ban some animal production systems or production of certain types of protein have come from both ends of the US political spectrum.

Could crickets be the next mycotoxin mitigation tools?

A recent study by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) looked at the possibility of using mycotoxin-contaminated grain to feed crickets.

Feed made from coffee lowers emissions from the grounds up

New project uses spent coffee grounds as a methane-reducing feed ingredient for cattle and sheep.

Cow Field Coffee Cup

What does new Plant Hardiness Zone Map mean for agrifood?

USDA says the new Plant Hardiness Zone Map is generally about one quarter-zone warmer that reported in the 2012 map throughout much of the U.S.

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No tricks, just treats for cows fed candy meal

Chocolate waste is upcycled into candy meal for animal feed in partnership between Cargill and The Hershey Co.

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Regulatory burdens slow US potential to lower methane emissions

The US beef and dairy industries are ready to implement methane-reducing feed additives when they become available; hopefully that time will come soon.

Can selective breeding lead to lower emissions from cattle?

Genetics company Semex says it has introduced a genetic solution that can reduce methane emissions from cattle 20% to 30% by 2050.

Microbiome part of the science of sustainability

Chris Chavis of DSM-Firmenich shares her thoughts on some of the hot topics in animal nutrition and health during the DSM World Nutrition Forum 2023

Attendees gathered at the DSM World Nutrition Forum 2023 in Cancun, Mexico, on May 8-10.

Al Roker becomes aquaculture ambassador

TV weather anchor highlights benefits of aquaculture on recent Today show segment

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