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Feed Production by Region

China corn stocks lead to unease in global markets

Corn ending stocks in China are forecast down by 2.0 million metric tons (mmt), according to the latest Feed Outlook report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service.

February 16, 2016

Animal Feed Manufacturing

Russia bans corn, soybean imports from US

Russia has banned imports of U.S. corn and soybeans over what it calls “unsafe” and “infected” product, according to reports.

February 15, 2016

Feed Production by Region

TPP’s potential influence on world feed production

Because of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the world feed industry can expect a boost in demand and output for feed commodities and meat products especially in Japan and Vietnam.

November 16, 2015

Poultry

Brazil to produce more soybeans and less corn in 2015/2016

According to information published by the Brazilian National Supply Corporation (Companhia Nacional de Abastecimento or Conab), the 2015/2016 grain harvest is estimated to be between 208.6 and 212.9 million metric tons.

November 12, 2015

Feed Production by Region

European Parliament rejects draft law on GMO imports

The European Parliament has rejected a draft law that would allow individual companies to ban imports of genetically modified food and animal feed.

November 2, 2015

Feed Production by Region

Land O’Lakes, Villa Crop Protection partner in S. Africa

Land O'Lakes Inc. and Villa Crop Protection of South Africa have formed a partnership, effective Oct. 26, that will capitalize on the growth potential of the South African agricultural market.

October 27, 2015

Feed Production by Region

UK wheat harvest smaller than predicted

The U.K. wheat harvest has come out to be smaller than previously predicted, but the country still faces the task of running down large stocks.

October 9, 2015

Feed Production by Region

Politics, public perception hurdles for global food supply

Geopolitical factors and public perception have a significant impact on the global food system, according to the panel discussion, “At the Intersection of Innovation, Regulation and Global Politics,” held during the Women in Agribusiness Summit in Minneapolis on Wednesday.

September 30, 2015

Poultry

Chinese agree to buy $5.3 billion worth of US soybeans

Chinese importers signed letters of intent to purchase more than 13 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans, valued at $5.3 billion, at a ceremony held in Des Moines, Iowa on September 24.

September 29, 2015

Feed Production by Region

Algeria reports higher grain harvest

For the 2014-15 harvest season, Algeria's cereal production reached 4 million metric tons, an increase of 14 percent from the previous year, Mohamed Belabdi, Director General of the country’s Inter-professional Office of Cereal (OAIC) told the Algeria Press Service.

August 26, 2015

African Swine Fever

How is import substitution affecting Russian agriculture?

Food imports look likely to be down by half this year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture for the Russian Federation, from US$41 billion in 2014 to an estimated US$25 billion this year.

August 26, 2015

Feed Production by Region

Indonesia aims for self-sufficiency in corn

As part of the newly formed ASEAN Economic Community, Indonesian self-sufficiency in corn within the next 2 to 3 years has become one of the top priorities of the country’s President, Joko Widodo, according to Indonesia Investments.

August 25, 2015