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Alberta farmers can salvage poor crops for livestock feed

The governments of Canada and Alberta, through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, increased the low yield allowance so farmers can use poor crops for feed.

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USDA forecasts record corn yields, 13% production increase

Soybean production expected to decrease despite record yield projections.

Young Soybeans In Field

Animal Feed Manufacturing

Vietnam's feed industry grows despite import dependency

Vietnam's animal feed sector generated 20 million metric tons of output in 2024, but reliance on imported raw materials prompts government push for domestic ingredient alternatives.

Binh Phuoc Animal Feed Factory, CP Vietnam Livestock Joint Stock Company

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ForFarmers reports higher volume, strong profit in first half

ForFarmers saw its total feed volume rise in the first half of fiscal 2025, as the company’s profitability remained strong.

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Maple Leaf Foods poultry sales up 8.5% in second quarter

The Maple Leaf Prime and Mina brands resonate strongly with Canadian consumers, CEO says.

Maple Leaf Prime

Wild fishery productivity down for first time since 2018

Although fluctuations in productivity are common, aquafeed industry leaders say the report signals a need for more sustainable fishery management.

Bipartisan bill would boost open ocean aquaculture

The Marine Aquaculture Research for America (MARA) Act of 2025 would create opportunities for the aquaculture industry to grow, the bill's co-sponsors say.

Mergers & Acquisitions

BRF, Marfrig shareholders vote in favor of merger

The proposed merger between the two Brazil-based protein producers remains subject to regulatory approvals.

Marfrig Global Foods and BRF have announced a planned merger, in which the new company would be known as MBRF Global Foods Company SA.

Bühler owner, former CEO dies at 82

Urs Bühler, who led the global food processing equipment manufacturer for over five decades, passed away August 1.

ADM reports lower second quarter earnings, tightens full-year outlook

Agricultural giant cites policy uncertainty affecting biofuel margins while making progress on operational improvements.

Animal Feed Manufacturers

Feeds from new Philippines mill will be based on local ingredients

Locally grown corn and copra will be the main raw materials for a new feed mill scheduled to open by the end of the year.

Philippines Magnified Map

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Lindberg confirmed for USDA Under Secretary post

Former chief of staff and chief strategy officer at the Export-Import Bank of the United States is the new Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs.

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