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Feed Production by Region

Brazilian feed production flat despite poultry boom

Brazilian compound feed production is expected to fall flat due to currency volatility and high commodity costs in 2016.

Brand Insights

ADM’s rumen-protected capsicum – from plant science to performance

ADM Animal Nutrition

ADM’s rumen-protected capsicum helps improve energy efficiency in dairy cows, supporting milk production and resource-efficient dairy nutrition.

Feed Production by Region

5 facts about ForFarmers first half results

ForFarmers N.V. reported a 4.4 percent drop in revenue for the first six months of 2016, which it attributed to a combination of the passing on of lower raw material prices and the effect of the devaluation of the British pound.

Feed Production by Region

Lecithin products safe as animal feed additives

Lecithins are safe and effective as additives to human food and animal feeds, according to a new review by the European Food Safety Authority.

Feed Production by Region

Animal feed ingredient quality concerns Irish farmers

The president of the Irish Cattle & Sheep Farmers’ Association has expressed concern over the quality of animal feed ingredients being imported into the country.

Feed Production by Region

Ghana looks to improve aquaculture feed production

At a recent conference in Ghana, experts from Africa in animal nutrition and feed production discussed how to make better use of locally grown materials such as feedstuffs for farm animals and aquaculture.

Feed Production by Region

Grain shortages restrict West African feed production

Feed accounts for 70 percent of the West African farmers' production budget. Experts believe that, as long as it is dependent on corn, poultry, pig and fish production in West Africa is not viable.

Animal Feed Manufacturing

Iranian feed industry struggles with grain imports

Raw material shortages, trade sanctions, the ban on GM grains, and mycotoxin contamination present hurdles for the Iranian feed industry, but insiders are increasingly optimistic that production and feed exports could be on the rise.

Feed Production by Region

US corn, soybean crop conditions near ideal

Although parts of the United States are suffering from drought conditions, the national corn and soybean crop conditions are near ideal, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) meteorologist Brad Rippey.

Feed Production by Region

Land O’Lakes second quarter net earnings up 67 percent

Land O’Lakes Inc. reported net earnings of $134 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2016. That is up 67 percent compared with the same period in 2015.

Feed Production by Region

EU publishes code for compound feed labeling practices

Official publication of the first code on good labeling practice for compound feed has been welcomed by EU feed and farming organizations.

Feed Production by Region

Climate change, feed prices decimating Mongolian herds

Climate change and the increased frequency of zuds is destroying Mongolian pastures and the country's underdeveloped compound feed industry is unable to support its livestock industry.

Feed Production by Region

Obama signs GMO labeling bill into law

President Barack Obama on Friday signed into law a bill that requires a mandatory labeling system of genetically modified organisms (GMO) for all 50 states. The U.S. House of Representatives passed the bill on July 14 in a 306-117 vote.

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