Roy GraberRoy Graber is a senior reporter at WATT Global Media. From the Author - Page 8African Swine FeverMaple Leaf Foods: ASF has far-reaching effectsCanadian meat, poultry and alternative protein company Maple Leaf Foods has its eyes on the global African swine fever (ASF) situation, and is adjusting its operations accordingly.African Swine FeverWH Group profit drops 4 percent in 2018Citing challenges with the global trade situation and African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks, China’s WH Group reported a 4 percent drop in profit, but a 1 percent increase in revenue for 2018.PoultryWayne Farms buys land adjacent to feed mill, hatcheryWayne Farms has purchased a 125-acre parcel of land that is adjacent to its feed mill near Dobson, North Carolina.African Swine FeverMajor ASF outbreak in China would be a ‘nightmare’As the pork sector and related industries have their eyes on the African swine fever (ASF) situation, it could be particularly catastrophic if the disease were to heavily hit in China.Feed Production by RegionUS soy exports to China may never match prior levelsA deal could be announced soon in which China will resume imports of U.S. soybeans, but economist Paul Aho said not to expect China to ever be as big of a buyer as it had been in the past.IPPE News7 congressional issues on US feed industry’s radarWith Democrats retaking control of the U.S. House of Representatives, the political climate in Washington will be much different during the 2019 and 2020 congressional sessions.PoultryNew Butterball feed mill under constructionConstruction of a new feed mill for Butterball in Yellville, Arkansas, is progressing, with the mill expected to be operational before the end of 2019.Feed Production by RegionMerck leader: Meet consumers where they areSince today’s consumers are less connected with agriculture, it is important for those in the industry to meet them “where they are,” advised Judson Vasconcelas, head of veterinary and consumer affairs with Merck Animal Health.Animal Feed ManufacturingWhey more available, important as feed ingredientCheese production in the United States has been steadily increasing over the past two decades and, as a result of that increased production, whey is becoming a more viable ingredient for liquid feed.PoultryJamaica Broilers acquires Georgia feed millThe Jamaica Broilers Group is again expanding its presence in the United States, with the acquisition of a feed mill in Georgia.Feed Mill ManagementRep. Martha Roby tours Wayne Farms feed millU.S. Rep. Martha Roby, R-Alabama, informed her constituents of recent visit to the Wayne Farms feed mill in Ozark, Alabama, and praised the company for its economic impact on the state.Animal Feed ManufacturingStrong potential for standardized ag informationA partnership between AgGateway and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that involves the standardization of information may still be in its early stages, but it has the potential to greatly help the agriculture industry.Previous PagePage 8 of 11Next Page
