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Regulatory Updates

AFIA continues to urge Congress to pass feed-related legislation

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) continues to work toward passage of two bills in Congress that would affect the animal feed industry.

Brand Insights

Keep up with advances in piglet nutrition that balance health, performance, and feeding costs

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Learn about science-driven approaches to improve gut health, refine feed formulation, and enhance profitability in piglet production. Presented by Feed Strategy.

Business & Markets

How companies can ‘play to win’ with employees

In sports, and in human resources, there is a difference between playing to win and just playing not to lose, according to Kristen Ireland and Erin Mies, of People Spark Consulting, who spoke at AFIA's Liquid Feed Symposium.

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.

Business & Markets

War cost Ukraine’s MHP US$26 million in first half of 2024

In one incident alone, US$7 million worth of chicken products were lost.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Cargill acquires 2 US feed mills

Cargill has acquired two feed mills from Compana Pet Brands – one in Denver and the other in Kansas City, Kansas.

Company News

Brenntag opens new animal nutrition facility in Belgium

The state-of-the-art facility was completed in July and started full-scale operations in September.

Mergers & Acquisitions

ForFarmers, Team Agrar partner on feed business in Germany

The joint venture, subject to regulatory approval and which will continue under the name ForFarmers Team Agrar, has a comprehensive feed portfolio across various species.

Business & Markets

Vilsack open to idea of another US ag secretary term

The possibility exists that Tom Vilsack could serve as agriculture secretary under three presidents.

Company News

RCL Foods aimed to balance revenue, margin in 2023-24

During the most recent reporting period, RCL Foods sold its Vector Logistics business, and its Rainbow poultry business was unbundled.

Commodities

Surge in wheat exports and dips in corn sales

Corn sales drastically fell by 87%, impacted by reduced demand in key markets.

Feed Additives

DSM-Firmenich, Modern Dairy partner on Bovaer in China

DSM-Firmenich and China Modern Dairy Holdings Ltd., a dairy farming operator and raw milk producer in China, have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance sustainability of Chinese dairy farming through the implementation of Bovaer.

Company News

Smithfield Foods to carve out European operations

Smithfield Foods and Morliny Foods, previously known as Smithfield Europe, will remain subsidiaries of WH Group.

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