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Feed Production by Region

Further ASF outbreaks confirmed in Ghana, South Africa

Over the past week, the veterinary authority of South Africa has officially recorded a further three new outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) in domestic pigs.

August 17, 2021

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Corn prices rise again after USDA cuts crop estimates

USDA cuts the U.S. corn crop by 10 million metric tons, triggering a bump in corn prices as economists anticipate further cuts to soybean production.

August 17, 2021

Animal Feed Manufacturers

Cargill fined by EPA for alleged toxic release violations

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a settlement with Cargill Inc. for alleged violations of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)’s Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Program.

August 16, 2021

Animal Feed Manufacturers

CFTC orders Tyson to pay US$1.5 million fine

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed and settled charges against Tyson Foods Inc. for exceeding position limits for soybean meal futures contracts and for failing to comply with reporting and recordkeeping obligations regarding its cash positions in grains.

August 16, 2021

Feed Additives

VIDEO: Considerations for methionine handling and dosing

Find out what Evonik's Mark Daniel suggests feed millers take several items into consideration when choosing a methionine product.

August 16, 2021

Animal Nutrition

PODCAST: Using precision feeding to improve pig production

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada research scientists Candido Pomar and Aline Remus discuss precision feeding and nutrition for the swine industry.

August 13, 2021

Animal Nutrition

Rice flour as a gut-health-friendly piglet feed ingredient

Rice may replace other expensive cereals, negate the need for lactose and expensive proteins, and even reduce diarrheas.

August 13, 2021

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Senators push for pandemic aid for swine producers

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators have sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack seeking to ensure that swine producers are eligible for pandemic financial assistance provided by Congress.

August 12, 2021

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Nutreco invests in Proteon Pharmaceuticals

Proteon Pharmaceuticals has made an investment of EUR21 million (US$24.6 million) to accelerate commercialization of its products, which aim to reduce the reliance on antibiotics within aquaculture and livestock farming.

August 12, 2021

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Animal protein demand boosts Darling Ingredients in Q2

Darling Ingredients

Darling Ingredients reported strong results for its feed ingredients business for the second quarter of fiscal year 2021.

August 11, 2021

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Mexico to resume shipments from NC Smithfield plant

Smithfield is allowed to export pork to Mexico that was produced on or after August 6, but meat produced from June 16 to August 5 cannot be shipped.

August 11, 2021

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Feed aid offered to fire-struck British Columbia farmers

British Columbia farmers and ranchers who have suffered a decrease to their available feed supply as a result of the recent wildfires, record heat and prolonged drought can be eligible for support offered through the Canadian and provincial governments.

August 11, 2021