After years of growth, the aqua feed industry is experiencing a deceleration, with increasing overcapacity in nearly all key markets globally. The causes vary and are often region-specific - Rabobank says the aqua feed industry will need to think out...
The Global Commodity Technology Association (CGTA) is launching with a focus on supporting and improving digitization and modernization in the global agricultural commodity industry, says managing director.
An international team of experts, drawn from founding members of the ICCF, is seeking industry feedback on a draft guidance document on a study on homogeneity testing in support of a safety evaluation of feed ingredients.
Adding bee pollen-extracted carotenoids supports fish growth and production and may provide a non-synthetic coloring agent for farmed trout, though more research is needed, researchers say.
Work focused on removing a toxic element in cottonseed, coupled with US regulatory approval, may expand the use of that ingredient beyond cattle diets to feed for monogastrics and fish.
US soybean markets saw a boost at the end of last week, said the market specialists at the UK’s Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) in a report today [October 14].
β-mannanase supplementation in feed may increase the diversity of birds’ microbiota, and, following a disease challenge, support broiler’s intestinal health, researchers say.
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) forecasts reduced production for some feed grains including corn, soybeans and sorghum even as corn yields see a slight boost.
Layn Corp’s expansion into feed additives and antibiotic alternatives spurs the development of a new business unit for the company and the start of a new antioxidant line.
Nutreco is seeking research projects from PhD and post-doctoral researchers aimed at addressing challenges to precision farming, young animal nutrition or animal health and welfare.
Ongoing weather and trade challenges are keeping the agricultural industry’s focus on markets, exports and tariffs as harvest starts and global economies slow, say CoBank analysts.
Increasing global and domestic demand is expected to boost Brazil’s production of pork and beef, while low and stable feed prices may support the growth of feed use in cattle production.
Adding yeast as a protein to salmon feeds may improve fish growth, production and feed intake even during the transition from freshwater to saltwater environments, researchers say.
Expanding the understanding of how long African Swine Fever survives in complete feed and feed ingredients and tracking the virus’ half-life may improve mitigation strategies, says KSU researcher.
