Today's Headlines

Evonik completes backward integration of its global MetAMINO production network

The optimized production setup in Mobile reduces the carbon footprint of DL-methionine by approximately 7%.

Economist: Corn, soybean prices hold steady but could drop this fall

But prices could rise if localized drought or flooding expands into the U.S. corn belt, Iowa State University economist says.

Rows Of Corn And Soybeans

Alternative Protein

Fairville, NRGene Canada launch FairGene BSF egg facility in Alberta

The new Bassano facility has begun producing black soldier fly (BSF) eggs for producers worldwide, pairing Fairville’s agricultural production experience with NRGene Canada’s MaxBSF genetics platform.

Federal judge lets part of Triumph Foods’ Prop 12 challenge move forward

A court will allows the meat processor to continue pressing a Commerce Clause challenge to the state’s pig confinement law while tossing a separate due process claim.

Animal Feed Regulations & Safety

Canada proposes amendments to Enhanced Feed Ban

CFIA is proposing science-based regulatory amendments related to EFB harmonization to better align Canada’s requirements with those of the U.S.

Antibiotic-free Production

Research links rise in antibiotic use to viral outbreaks in poultry

Industry survey ties most of a recent jump in antibiotic use in poultry to outbreaks of avian metapneumovirus and colibacillosis.

Antibiotics Word Cloud

International Trade

Brazilian pork exports dipped in June

Despite a small contraction in shipments last month, Brazil recorded another half-year trade record.

Animal Nutrition Views

Starting broiler chicks for a 35-day market

In a short cycle, the first seven days represent a large part of the bird’s life, and performance lost during that period is rarely recovered completely.

Broiler Chicks Eating (1)

SHIC announces new board appointment and officer elections

Trish Cook joins board and Joe Dykhuis is elected president.

Consumer Trends

Land O’Lakes to expand high-value dairy protein production

The expansion at the Tulare, California, facility will position the company to meet rapidly growing global demand for protein-rich nutrition, while also creating new opportunities for its farmer-owners.

Fishers await news on Peruvian ban amid worsening El Nino

Global fishmeal production is already down approximately 40%, but could recover if Peru lifts its fishing ban for the second half of the year, according to IFFO.

Fishing Boat Peru

Animal Nutrition

Phytases extract more value as phosphate markets tighten

Rising phosphate prices and constrained supply are pushing nutritionists to lean harder on phytase to unlock phytate phosphorus and manage formulation costs.

Poultry Phosphorus

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