Roy GraberRoy Graber is a senior reporter at WATT Global Media. From the Author - Page 9Feed Production by RegionUSGC: Mexican grain buyers have eyes on South AmericaThe United States could lose out on a lot of grain exporting opportunities to Mexico if the re-negotiations of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) do not end well, a leader with the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) said.PoultryCorn, soy costs ‘as good as it gets,’ but for how long?Costs for key feed ingredients corn and soybeans are currently about “as good as it gets,” but those prices are likely to increase in the not-to-distant future, poultry industry economist Paul Aho said.Dairy CattleNon-GMO feed a growing factor for meat, dairy consumersThe “non-GMO” label is no longer something that some consumers seek for only plant-based products. That label is now also being sought for animal-based products such as meat, poultry and dairy foods.Feed Production by RegionSenate confirms Censky, McKinney to USDA postsThe United States Senate has confirmed Stephen Censky as deputy secretary of agriculture and Ted McKinney as under secretary of agriculture for trade and foreign agricultural affairs.Dairy CattleDairy sector next likely target of animal activistsAnimal rights activists have already taken on the veal, pork, egg and broiler chicken industries, and it could be only a matter of time before the dairy industry becomes their next target, a poultry veterinarian said.Feed Production by RegionCorn, soy leaders push for more trade program fundingLeaders from the corn and soybean industries urged the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee to increase funding for international trade programs that could help with the export of feed ingredients.PoultryCounty awarded $1.35 million for Mountaire feed millcotland County, North Carolina, has been awarded a $1,350,000 grant to support the construction of 18,932 linear feet of rail siding to benefit Mountaire Farms’ feed mill to be located in the county.IPPE NewsVFD compliance key to future of poultry, pork sectorsThe new Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) rule has been an added burden to feed, livestock and poultry producers, GlobalVetLINK feed industry expert Phil Lawler admitted. But non-compliance is not an option.Poultry15 details needed in poultry veterinary feed directiveWhen the new veterinary feed directive (VFD) rules take effect on January 1, 2017, there will be certain criteria that must be met for a poultry VFD to be considered valid, said Dr. Steven Clark, poultry veterinarian for Devenish Nutrition.Animal Feed ManufacturingSenate ag committee leaders compromise on GMO labelingU.S. Senate Agriculture Committee leaders Pat Roberts, R-Kan., and Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., reached an agreement on a proposed bill regarding the labeling of food products containing genetically modified organisms (GMOs).Animal Feed ManufacturingVermont GMO law would turn back clock, ASA leader saysAn on-package GMO labeling law set to take effect on July 1 in Vermont could have widespread impacts on the food and livestock feed industries, and essentially would “force farmers to turn back the clock,” said Steve Censky, CEO of the American Soybean Association.Poultry Health & DiseaseCalifornia governor signs bill limiting antibiotic useA bill limiting the use of antibiotics in animal agriculture in California was signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown on October 10.Previous PagePage 9 of 11Next Page
