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ADM, InnovaFeed plan world’s largest insect protein plant

ADM and InnovaFeed plan to collaborate on the construction and operation of the world’s largest insect protein production site, in Decatur, Illinois.

November 19, 2020

Agriculture Technology

USDA looks for novel protein in mundane source: alfalfa

Geneticist sees “huge potential” for commercial production of alfalfa-derived protein products, particularly in poultry feed and aquaculture.

November 16, 2020

Feed Additives

Trouw research examines copper dosage for poultry diets

High levels of copper can act as a substitute for antibiotics in poultry diets, but may also cause unwanted side effects if not dosed carefully.

November 9, 2020

Animal Feed Manufacturing

Grain extrusion may be cost effective in swine diets

Usually dismissed as an unnecessary cost, a study finds benefits of extrusion in swine diets may in fact outweigh the costs.

November 4, 2020

Animal Feed Manufacturing

How FEFAC wrote its new Feed Sustainability Charter

Choosing five concrete goals to drive improved feed sustainability across the industry required “a bit of a journey,” FEFAC president says.

November 2, 2020

Latest News

Removing dairy emissions would also hurt human nutrition

Eliminating dairy cows and feed crops from U.S. agriculture to reduce emissions comes with nutritional trade-offs, study says.

October 29, 2020

Feed Additives

Researchers boost poultry immune system with antibodies

Poultry fed antibodies enjoy a stronger immune response and gain more weight during parasitic infection in a University of Illinois trial.

October 26, 2020

African Swine Fever

Soybean prices surge on heels of COVID, ASF

Upward trends for corn and soybean prices accelerate amid record-breaking exports and decreased availability of alternative feed ingredients.

October 15, 2020

Feed Additives

Essential oils blend shows promise as antibiotic alternative

Blend of essential oils and organic acids combats E. coli as effectively as antibiotics in a swine trial, suggesting possible alternative.

October 14, 2020

Feed Additives

Study links zinc, heat stress and genes in poultry

New research suggests heat and zinc interact with genes that moderate feed intake, but more work is necessary to understand the complexities of heat stress.

October 14, 2020

Animal Feed Regulations & Safety

Study affirms FDA fumonisins guidance level for pigs

Growth of nursery pigs slows when they are fed corn containing fumonisins slightly above FDA guidance levels, according to a trial.

October 9, 2020

Animal Feed Manufacturing

German trial identifies possible soy-free poultry diet

German researchers say they have found a possible soy-free poultry diet using locally grown broad beans.

October 6, 2020