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Reports: China halts purchases of US ag products

China has halted large purchases of some U.S. agricultural products after the Trump administration said last week that it would remove special treatment for Hong Kong.

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Brand Insights

ADM’s rumen-protected capsicum – from plant science to performance

ADM Animal Nutrition

ADM’s rumen-protected capsicum helps improve energy efficiency in dairy cows, supporting milk production and resource-efficient dairy nutrition.

ADM’s rumen-protected capsicum – from plant science to performance

African Swine Fever

US updates African swine fever response plan

The USDA has updated its African swine fever (ASF) response plan to include feral swine, among other changes.

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NPPC seeks payment for farmers forced to cull herds

The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) said the federal government must provide financial relief for producers who have been forced to cull their animals during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Europe’s ASF outbreak total approaches 300

For Ukraine, confirmation of an African swine fever (ASF) outbreak at a farm in Sumy represents the return of the disease to the region.

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Animal Feed Manufacturing

2 insect meal startups close Series A funding deals

Both startups aim to make insect meal for aquafeed and poultry, and have plans for rapid expansion in the next few years.

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Animal Feed Manufacturing

IFEEDER starts study of COVID-19 feed industry impact

Forthcoming update to animal food consumption report will come with an analysis of COVID-19's potential long-term impact on the feed industry.

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African Swine Fever

Model finds surviving pigs play role in spread of ASF

Study of wild boar suggests surviving pigs spread ASF after symptoms abate, providing possible missing link to explain the disease's persistence.

Probiotics replace antibiotics in swine trial

A particular strain of probiotics restored growth and gut health when used to replace antibiotics in a recent University of Illinois study.

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African Swine Fever

China pork imports hit record in April, up 170% from 2019

China imported a record 400,000 tons of pork in April, an increase of 170% from the previous year.

African Swine Fever

Soybean prices expected to fall despite growing demand

Recovery from African swine fever and the trade war spur greater demand for soybeans, but USDA says weak economy will cause soybean prices to fall further.

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Kent Nutrition recalls starter broiler feed

Kent Nutrition Group (KNG) of Muscatine, Iowa, is voluntarily recalling 27- 25-pound bags of Home Fresh Starter AMP Crumble from a single batch due to elevated salt levels, which can present illness or death to poultry.

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EU’s Farm to Fork goals draw concern from ag industry

Ag and feed industy leaders say the new Farm to Fork strategy could compromise Europe's ability to achieve sustainable, self-sufficient food supplies.

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