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US meat plant shutdowns contribute to strong feed demand

Strong 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.

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USDA: Corn demand to rise, prices to fall

Glut of U.S. corn likely to push prices even lower than last season despite improved demand, reaching lowest price since 2006, USDA says.

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Impact of COVID-19 may cost agriculture billions

Agriculture faces growing losses as the impact of COVID-19 causes prices to plummet due to supply-chain bottlenecks and insufficient storage capacity.

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Romania reverses COVID-19 ban on export of grains

Romania's short-lived export ban comes to an end after the government secures supplementary food reserves in case of shortages due to COVID-19.

Some countries ban export of staple crops amid COVID-19

COVID-19 drives countries in central Asian and eastern Europe to ban export of wheat, corn and soybeans to preserve supplies.

Feed Production by Region

US weather service expects Midwest floods this spring

Wet winter has primed the American Midwest for another spring of flooding and adverse crop impacts, despite less severe weather, federal forecasters say.

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Feed Ingredient Insights

Feeding sorghum as an alternative to corn

Sorghum is an alternative cereal for corn in many countries worldwide as it is a commodity exported mainly from the U.S. and Latin America.

Feed supplies largely disruption-free despite lockdowns

Agricultural trade remains free of major disruption, but one analyst recommends evaluating feed supplies in case lockdowns lead to long-term shortages.

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More farms go organic, but consumer demand is slowing

Despite slowing consumer demand, more farms are going organic, putting downward pressure on organic corn and feed prices.

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COVID-19 to greatly impact animal feed additive prices

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is expected to have the greatest impact on animal health and feed additive prices in 2020, according to Rabobank.

Industry data show soybean protein content is declining

Protein content of soybeans has declined almost 4% in last half-decade, nutritionist says, prompting greater reliance on alternatives.

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Pilgrim’s Pride CEO: Corn, soy, wheat supply meets demand

Pilgrim’s Pride CEO Jayson Penn discussed grain pricing and supplies and how they affect the company’s profitability in an earnings call with investors on February 21.

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