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Animal Feed Manufacturers

ForFarmers sees ‘disappointing’ first-half results

ForFarmers N.A. reported what it called “disappointing” results for the first half of 2019.

August 15, 2019

African Swine Fever

WH Group profit hurt by African swine fever

WH Group reported a nearly 17% decline in profits in the first half of 2019, citing higher meat prices due to African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks that have swept across China throughout the past year.

August 14, 2019

African Swine Fever

China lowers corn consumption forecast

China’s agriculture ministry has lowered its forecast on corn consumption, citing the outbreaks of African swine fever that have devastated the country throughout the past year.

August 13, 2019

Animal Feed Manufacturing

‘Unique’ circumstances increase wheat use in animal feed

Cheap wheat and rising corn prices have prompted feed lot managers across the U.S. to increase the amount of wheat used in feed.

August 1, 2019

Feed Production by Region

Drought may affect Australian animal feed production for years

Australia-based nutritionist anticipates droughts’ impacts will remain for years to come.

July 30, 2019

Feed Production by Region

Flooding forces organics farmers to plant soybeans

Although organic farms are typically insulated from weather-related threats, cool temperatures and severe flooding have begun to affect the availability of organic grains for feed.

July 22, 2019

African Swine Fever

Cargill: Chinese mill closures not exclusively tied to ASF

Closure of three animal nutrition plants in China does not reflect low confidence in the region, Cargill executive says.

July 22, 2019

African Swine Fever

African swine fever could cost UK pig industry GBP85 million

If African swine fever (ASF) were to enter the United Kingdom (U.K.), it could cost as much as GBP90 million, with the pig industry bearing most of the financial burden.

July 16, 2019

African Swine Fever

Uncertain global business environment slows Cargill earnings

Cargill on July 11 reported results for the fiscal 2019 fourth quarter and full year ended May 31, 2019.

July 11, 2019

African Swine Fever

USDA: China feed demand, soybean imports down

While the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports that China’s feed demand and imports of soybeans are down, some analysts say the numbers are still surprisingly high, given the depletion of the country’s pig herd due to the deadly African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks that have plagued it for almost a year.

July 8, 2019

Animal Feed Manufacturers

Ridley’s CEO to step down, profit projection lower than forecast

Animal feed producer Ridley Corp.’s CEO Tim Hart will step down, according to an announcement by the company.

July 2, 2019

Animal Nutrition Views

Weather, ASF, trade will immediately affect global feed industry

Abnormal weather events, the spread of African swine fever and trade tensions will have an effect on global cereals and soy prices.

July 2, 2019