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Commodities

WASDE bumps up corn prices, but increase shouldn't last

Favorable weather and increased crop yields mean prices should decline in the long term, economist says.

Dairy Cattle

4 keys to a profitable, productive dairy operation

There are many aspects of a dairy operation that, when managed correctly, can lead to better production and profitability.

Regulatory Updates

FDA issues draft guidance, seeks comment on ingredient review programs

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has released a set of documents regarding the transition phase after its longstanding memorandum of understanding with the Association of American Feed Control Officials expires on October 1.

Livestock & Poultry Diseases

Concerns raised in Europe over spread of sheep and goat plague

Since peste des petits ruminants (PPR) returned to Europe in July, authorities are raising awareness of the potential threat of this notifiable disease, which can devastate flocks of sheep and goats.

African Swine Fever

ASF spreads to new areas in Europe

Germany, Italy and Poland are reporting the spread of African swine fever (ASF) virus to new areas while, in Asia, the infection appears to be spreading in the Philippines.

Feed Strategy Podcast

Poultry, feed production outlook in the second half of 2024 [PODCAST]

Rabobank's senior protein analyst Nan-Dirk Mulder joins the pod to review highlights of RaboResearch's Q2 poultry report.

Commodities

Soybeans post biggest price decline in 20 years

In spite of robust demand, a glut of soybeans has seen prices fall below production costs in some parts of the U.S., the U.S. Soybean Export Council's regional director says.

Legal News

Judge upholds Massachusetts’ Question 3 animal welfare law

A federal judge has ruled the Massachusetts’ animal welfare law, known as Question 3, is not pre-empted by the Federal Meat Inspection Act and allowed the law to stand in a defeat for pork producers.

African Swine Fever

Philippines, Vietnam pin hopes on vaccination for future ASF control

In the Philippines, African swine fever (ASF) vaccine has been officially authorized, and a controlled rollout is scheduled to start in September.

Animal Feed Regulations & Safety

German model estimates limits for 'forever chemicals' in feeds

Researchers have used modeling to establish the concentrations of PFAS considered safe in feeds for farm animals, and potentially guide future regulation of the feed industry in this area.

Dairy Cow Health & Disease

Oklahoma confirms H5N1 in dairy herd

Oklahoma has become the 13th state with a confirmed case of H5N1 in its dairy herd, according to the state’s Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry.

Carbon Emissions Reduction

British dairy farm trials methane-reducing feed additive

Bovaer is to be tested at a dairy farm supplying milk to the country’s largest supermarket chain, Tesco.

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