International Trade

Animal Feed Additives & Ingredients

Bill introduced to secure US vitamin, amino acid supply chain

The Securing American Agriculture Act would require the USDA to study global supply chain markets for U.S. agricultural inputs, including feed ingredients, such as vitamins, minerals and amino acids used in feed and pet food production.

International Trade

Ag organizations urge President Biden to prevent port disruptions

Nearly 40% of containerized agricultural exports rely on these ports, and the industry is urging swift action ahead of the labor agreement expiration.

International Trade

Colombia lifts H5N1-related ban on US beef

The trade restrictions had been in place since April.

International Trade

Grain Workers Union issues strike notices to Vancouver terminals

These terminals handle 52% of Canada's grain exports, and a strike could cause an estimated $35 million in losses each day.

International Trade

AFIA signs MOU with Vietnamese feed, animal husbandry groups

The MOU establishes a strategic partnership and framework for cooperation between the organizations through leveraging shared knowledge and expertise to support Vietnam’s goals for sustainable development in the feed and animal production industries.

Commodities

Corn, soybean prices may be nearing 'bottom'

Global demand is starting to pick back up, but corn could see faster growth than the soybean market.

International Trade

China opens anti-dumping probe into Canadian rapeseed

China opened an anti-dumping investigation into Canadian rapeseed exports, covering January through December 2023, on September 9.

International Trade

Longshoremen's association backs a potential coastwide strike

Strike will start October 1, 2024, if no new contract is reached with the United States Maritime Alliance.

Animal Feed Manufacturing

AFIA details challenges, opportunities in US feed manufacturing

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) has released its annual “Our Industry, Our Promise,” report, detailing the operational challenges facing U.S. feed and pet food manufacturers and actions AFIA is taking to address them.

Alternative Protein

Pakistan explores insects as poultry feed ingredient

In one province of the south Asian state, a new pilot scheme is being launched to produce black soldier fly (BSF) larvae for feeding poultry.

Feed Production by Region

Jump in grain imports as Iran faces severe drought

Imports of feed ingredient by the Islamic Republic of Iran have jumped this year as a prolonged drought hits domestic wheat and barley harvests.

International Trade

Ag exporters urge the US government to address rail congestion in Mexico

This coalition has officially approached the Surface Transportation Board, USDA, and USTR, advocating for enhancements in Mexico's rail infrastructure.

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