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Business & Markets

Smithfield files statement for IPO on US stock exchange

Smithfield Foods has officially filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to sell shares of its stock in an underwritten initial public offering (IPO).

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

Mergers & Acquisitions

De Heus to acquire poultry processor Kessels Holding

Dutch feed producer De Heus Voeders has acquired poultry processor Kessels Holding B.V. and its underlying activities.

International Trade

China approves 17 more gene-edited crop varieties

China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) has awarded safety certificates to 17 gene-edited crop varieties, according to a Reuters report.

Circularity/Upcycling

Researchers to use grant to convert waste into aquafeed

A team of researchers is developing novel technology that converts pulp and paper mill flue gas and aquaculture wastewater into algae-based protein for aquafeed pellets.

Rock River Laboratory expands with new South Dakota location

Former Ag Lab Forages looks to supply the Great Plains with accurate dairy and beef nutrition data and insights.

EFFPA unveils new website

The updated platform emphasizes the dedication to preventing food waste.

Pig Health & Disease

APHIS aims to establish federal swine health improvement plan

APHIS has proposed a rule to build upon the pilot program and establish the U.S. Swine Health Improvement Plan (US SHIP) as a national voluntary livestock improvement program.

Animal Feed Manufacturers

Zixin Group to produce chicken feed using sweet potato waste

The Singapore-based biotech company anticipates production and sale of its probiotic-infused fermented sweet potato feedstock to animal feed manufacturers in the January 2025.

Sweet Potato Peels

Animal Health & Veterinary

Morningside University receives $1 million gift for animal science lab

Morningside University in Sioux City, Iowa, has received a US$1 million gift from Siouxland community leader Regina Roth to establish a state-of-the-art Animal Science and Food Safety Lab on campus.

Alltech unveils new report

The analysis highlights challenges arising from early-season rains and late-season droughts.

Minnesota, Texas partner on biosecurity video series

Minnesota and Texas have partnered on a series of videos that focus on farm biosecurity, covering planning, disease outbreak prevention strategies, concerns for small-scale farms, emergency preparedness and more.

Biosecurity Word Cloud

US updates aquaculture development plan for first time in 40 years

The U.S. has released an update to its National Aquaculture Development Plan – the first since 1983 – which aims to strengthen U.S. commitment to food security, climate resilience, and the protection of threatened and endangered species.

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