Feed Strategy StaffFrom the AuthorLegal NewsCourt: Maryland must revise Valley Proteins' wastewater permitA court has ruled the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) must revise its wastewater discharge permit for Valley Proteins’ animal byproduct rendering plant in Linkwood.Regulatory UpdatesUS Senate passes Beagle Brigade billThe bipartisan bill that would streamline funding for dogs trained to detect foreign pests and animal diseases on cargo now moves on to the U.S. House of Representatives.Avian InfluenzaH5N1 virus identified in raw milk sold at retail outletIn a separate case, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed the first reported H5 virus in a child in the U.S.CommoditiesOutlook for Russia wheat harvest down for coming yearsRussia’s wheat harvest is expected to decline to 83 million tons (mt) this year, down from 92.8 mt in 2023, according to a Reuters report.Animal Feed Regulations & SafetyPork producers disappointed in farm bill failure to address Prop 12The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) said it was disappointed after the release of Senate Democrats’ 2024 Farm Bill text by the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-Michigan).Avian InfluenzaOregon confirms first human case of HPAIThe U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a person linked to a previously reported outbreak affecting birds at a commercial poultry operation in Clackamas County.Legal NewsElanco settles SEC securities fraud suit for $15 millionThe SEC said Elanco misled investors when it made statements about its revenue growth and end-user demand without also disclosing its reliance on certain quarter-end sales incentives that were necessary to achieve that revenue.Mergers & AcquisitionsLesaffre acquires majority stake in BioriginLesaffre becomes controlling shareholder in producer of yeast derivatives, shortly after it reached an agreement with DSM-Firmenich for a multi-part collaboration in yeast derivatives.Latest NewsRoyal Agrifirm Group to name new CEODick Hordijk, who has held that role for the past eight years, will remain the CEO for the rest of 2024.Business & MarketsBill would use USDA funds to convert CAFOs to pasture, cropsA bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate would allow farmers to voluntarily convert their on-farm infrastructure toward what it says is more climate-friendly uses with conservation dollars from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.Animal Feed Regulations & SafetyEasing of feed, livestock movement restrictions extended in WyomingWyoming Gov. Mark Gordon has extended an executive order that eases restrictions to transport loads of livestock feed and livestock, exempting motor carrier drivers from operating time requirements.Livestock & Poultry DiseasesAnthrax confirmed in beef herds in WyomingAnthrax has been confirmed in multiple beef herds in Wyoming, the first cases in the state in cattle since the 1970s, according to the Wyoming Livestock Board.Page 1 of 88Next Page
