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Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Novus Committed to Local, Sustainable Solutions for Growing Global Protein Demand GLOBAL - The worldwide demand for protein has risen rapidly over the past decade and will only continue to grow as economies strengthen. Novus recognizes the opportunities and challenges this demand presents...
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Sino-Ukrainian Quarantine Talks Likely to Begin SoonUKRAINE & CHINA - Negotiations for a quarantine agreement between China and Ukraine, which will enable Ukrainian corn to enter the Chinese market, are likely to be held during the visit of the Ukrainian...
Friday, May 04, 2012
TOPIGS South Africa, US Introduce New Feed AdviceSOUTH AFRICA and US - In the first week of March, TOPIGS South Africa organised a very successful TOPIGS SA Pig Producers Event.
Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Survey Reveals Global Prevalence of MycotoxinsGLOBAL - Biomin has published the results of its Mycotoxin Survey Program for 2011. The comprehensive survey documents the occurrence of mycotoxins in samples taken throughout 2011 in different regions....
Friday, April 20, 2012
AgFeed Incurs Net Losses in Second Half of 2011US & CHINA - AgFeed Industries yesterday reported unaudited total revenue for the six months ended 31 December 2011 of $196.4 million, comprised as follows for its four reporting segments (in thousand...
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Overview of This Week’s Pig Industry NewsANALYSIS – With one of its partners deciding against further funding, the future of the University of Guelph‘s Enviropig is now in doubt, writes senior editor, Jackie Linden. Unlike their ‘natural’...
Thursday, April 05, 2012
Producers Advised to Monitor Feed Costs CloselyUS & CANADA - A US-based agricultural economist is advising North American pork producers to keep a close watch on production costs, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Nutreco Completes Divestment of HendrixGLOBAL - The European anti-competition authorities have approved the acquisition of Hendrix by the ForFarmers Group as announced on 16 November 2011.
Friday, February 03, 2012
Expert Presents 2012 Global Weather Outlook ANALYSIS - Drew Lerner, president and senior agricultural meteorologist of World Weather, recently presented global weather expectations for 2012 to US grain farmers and livestock producers at the Allendale...
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
North America: Where's the Snow? ANALYSIS - There has been virtually no snow up in Canada, no snow in the northern US Plains, and the Upper Midwest has seen only two snow events this winter and neither was hugely significant, so we wonder...
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Success in Strengthening Canada-US RelationsUS & CANADA - The Chair of Manitoba Pork Council reports efforts to strengthen relations among Canadian and US pork producers have been highly successful, Bruce Cochrane writes.
No Adverse Effects of Genetically Modified MaizeGLOBAL - A three year feeding study has shown no adverse health effects in pigs fed genetically modified (GM) maize. The maize, which is a Bt-maize bred for its insect resistant properties, was sourced...
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
GAP: New Compound Feed Manufacturing StandardGLOBAL - After an intensive multi-stakeholder consultation process, the revision of the GLOBAL G.A.P. Compound Feed Manufacturing Standard has been finalised.
Thursday, January 05, 2012
Highest Ever Corn Bills to Curb Hog Farm ProfitsSOUTH AMERICA - The revival in crop prices on South America weather concerns has left livestock farmers on track for their most expensive year for corn, crimping hopes for hog farm profitability.
Monday, December 05, 2011
US and EU on Collision Course over Antibiotics?OPINION - The debate over the use of antibiotics on animals and their potential to produce antibiotic resistance in humans has been stepped up in recent weeks.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Biomin Asia Nutrition Forum 2011ASIA - The Biomin Asia Nutrition Forum, held once every two years in Asia is a multi-destination forum programme tailored for the Asian audience.
Friday, November 25, 2011
Maggots Nurtured as Feed Protein AlternativeGLOBAL - The humble maggot (larva of a fly) is being nurtured as an alternative protein source for livestock and fish farming feed, and could eventually reduce global reliance on the multi-billion dollar...
Africa Nearing Epidemic of Deadly Cassava VirusAFRICA - The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is urging swift action to tackle a cassava virus that is affecting large parts of East Africa and threatening a staple food crop for...
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Corn Growers Tapped for Asian Leadership MissionASIA - The US Grains Council will lead several US corn growers representing various state agricultural organizations and agribusinesses on a high-level leadership mission to three key Asian markets –...
Monday, November 21, 2011
US Breeding Pigs Clear China's QuarantineCHINA & US - According to the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), on 31 August 2011, 1,265 pure bred US pigs worth $3.8 million were shipped by air to South China following 45 days of quarantine...
Friday, October 28, 2011
Southeast Asia Posts 'Eye-Catching Advances'ASIA - World attention may focus on China but Southeast Asian markets are undergoing dramatic changes that include a growing dependence on feed grain imports, reports Adel Yusupov, US Grains Council regional...
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Biomin Asia Nutrition Forum Takes Centre StageASIA - Biomin again hosted the biennial event, Biomin Asia Nutrition Forum, this month.
Friday, October 21, 2011
USGC's DDGS Actions Bear Fruit in Southeast AsiaSOUTHEAST ASIA - The market for distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS) in Southeast Asia is poised for expansion. US Grain Council efforts in the region have significantly contributed to the favorable...
Thursday, October 06, 2011
World Cereal Markets Expected to Stay TightGLOBAL - Despite improved production prospects, world cereal markets are likely to remain fairly tight in 2011/2012, FAO said today.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Feed Grain Prices Still Driven by US Corn YieldUS & CANADA - A weather and crop analyst with the Canadian Wheat Board warns declining US corn yield forecasts can be expected to continue to put upward pressure on North American feedgrain prices, Bruce...
Friday, September 09, 2011
DSM Introduces a New Era of Sustainable FeedingDENMARK & NETHERLANDS - The phytase market is on the brink of a new era. For the first time, it will be possible to replace all feed phosphate additives in pig and poultry diets. This is thanks to the...
Monday, September 05, 2011
US Sorghum Potential in Southeast AsiaVIET NAM, MALAYSIA & INDONESIA - Sorghum is exceptionally well-suited for the tropical conditions in Southeast Asia because of its low vulnerability to molds and mycotoxins and physical characteristics...
Friday, September 02, 2011
Biomin Asia Nutrition Forum Takes Centre StageASIA - Biomin has announced the dates and destinations for the company's biennial event, Biomin Asia Nutrition Forum in October.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Pork Producers Advised to Secure Feed SuppliesUS & CANADA - An agricultural Economics professor with the University of Missouri is advising North American pork producers to consider securing feed supplies in advance of need and locking in some margin...
Thursday, August 18, 2011
USGC Works to Smooth the Way for DDGS Exports US & CHINA - China’s regulatory requirements for imports of distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS) are complex, stringent, and a serious burden for US ethanol plants, but the US Grains Council’s...
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