Regen ag gains momentum in the US pet food supply chain
Collaborative efforts to advance sustainable farming
Collaborative efforts to advance sustainable farming
Indigo Ag and Truterra’s new strategic collaboration is aimed at simplifying, expanding and accelerating the adoption of ag sustainability solutions.
We are highlighting women shaping the future of the feed and pet food industries
Retesting of feed ingredients before manufacture advised
Mark your calendars. FeedNavigator is hosting a free live webinar on swine gut health on December 11.
Pet food market round-up
We track deal making, new distribution partnerships and R&D developments in the global pet food sector
The US National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA) soybean crush figure for October landed at 199.959 million bushels, a record-breaking number that should have been a cause for celebration.
Agtech companies are celebrating recognition in TIME magazine’s best inventions for 2024. Does it mark a turning point in wider perceptions of the industry?
Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election has sent shockwaves through grain markets.
As the cost of capital aligns more closely with sustainability standards, companies in the forest, land, and agriculture (FLAG) sectors that lag will face difficulties accessing funds, a new report suggests.
French insect company Innovafeed is celebrating after the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded it an $11 million grant as part of its Fertiliser Production Expansion Programme (FPEP).
Tyson Foods’ chicken business is booming once again and investors are flocking back to the company, which has spent years reenvisioning its poultry business to focus more on fundamentals, value-added products and “operational improvements.”
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast
A broadly-supported new definition for “pasture-raised” poultry proposed by USDA this fall could help level the playing field for small, independent farms and brands competing in the increasingly important, crowded and confusing humanely-raised chicken...
The UK animal feed industry is increasingly focused on supporting sustainable livestock production.
Grain markets bounced back after an initial drop following Donald Trump’s re-election as US president, with expectations that his policies might boost economic growth.
The goal is to better inform biosecurity and containment measures and inform state-led efforts to reduce risk to farmworkers.
A recent economic study finds that a new US-China trade war could severely impact US soy and corn growers and boost competitors.
Political challenges are heating up, creating potential trade challenges for the pork sector along with other markets in 2025, according to a recent RaboResearch report.
At the Animal Agtech Innovation Summit in Amsterdam earlier this month, an expert panel explored strategies for reducing methane emissions, focusing on how industry collaboration can amplify environmental impact.
DDGS prices in the US have finally dipped below the five-year average, a relief for the feed industry after three years of elevated prices around $200 per short ton, notes a report.
This week we report on investor action in the insect protein sector and on the increasing reliance on advanced technology for scalable production in that industry.
At the Animal AgTech Innovation Summit, experts shared how advancements in AI and regulatory progress could accelerate the integration of phages in animal health practices and help tackle AMR.
At FeedNavigator’s panel at the AgTech Innovation Summit in Amsterdam, industry leaders discussed EUDR compliance challenges and opportunities, just a week after the EU Commission suggested postponing the regulation’s implementation by a year.
We round-up regulatory developments including ASF certification for BioMar facilities, US ingredient review challenges and an EFSA call for data on copper, cobalt and other trace elements.
Peru has announced that the second anchovy fishing season in the country’s North-Central region will commence on November 1, with a substantial quota set at 2.51 million tons.
Agri-commodity tracker
Sub-optimal weather in Russia and Ukraine is threatening the sowing of winter crops, including wheat, while heavy rains are delaying France’s corn harvest, according to a report from the AHDB.
Feature: Protein innovation
Fermented plant-based proteins are emerging as a promising ingredient category in feed, with two US-based companies at the forefront of this innovation: Green Plains, headquartered in Nebraska, and Houdek, based in South Dakota.
Ahead of November’s US presidential election, farmer sentiment has dipped to levels not since April 2020 – with key indices at their lowest in 8 years.
Experts have warned dairy producers to assume the worst when taking steps to secure their premises against HPAI infections.
The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) is weighing a proposal from Kansas State University’s K-State Olathe Innovation Campus to lead the scientific review for a new feed ingredient submission pathway.
Ginkgo Bioworks and Novus International have formed a new alliance to develop next-generation feed additives aimed at improving livestock health and productivity.
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the US Maritime Alliance (USMX) announced they have reached a tentative agreement to end the strike that has crippled East and Gulf Coasts ports since Tuesday.
As the insect farming industry matures, companies are facing mounting pressures to scale sustainably, attract further capital, and deliver on their promises.
US feed manufacturers may suffer severe financial impacts due to the ongoing port strikes along the East and Gulf Coasts, which began on Tuesday.
Thousands of dockworkers at key US East and Gulf Coast ports have launched an indefinite strike, creating the potential for significant trade disruptions just ahead of the presidential election.
Anpario has completed the acquisition of Wisconsin-based Bio-Vet Inc for an initial payment of £4.7m (US$6.3m), funded through cash.
Between January and July 2024, cumulative fishmeal production rose by nearly 36% compared to the same period in 2023.
At the 79th UN General Assembly (UNGA) this week, global leaders endorsed a new political declaration to combat what they see as the rising threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) is highlighting once again the critical vulnerabilities in the US food supply chain as the Securing American Agriculture Act is introduced in the Senate.
Concerns are mounting in the US over how a potential supply chain disruption could impact not just the agricultural sector, but also the wider economy, especially with the presidential election approaching.
The FDA warns that samples of five of Darwin’s Natural Pet Products raw cat and dog food tested positive for Salmonella and a sixth sample tested positive for Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes (L. mono).
The dairy major aims to cut feed procurement-related emissions by leveraging a lysine supplement on farms across four continents.
We track key trends in the vitamins and amino acids markets.
The global poultry market outlook remains optimistic, driven by accelerating consumption across many regions, according to a recent report by RaboResearch.
The European Feed Manufacturers' Federation (FEFAC) has expressed serious concerns over the potential impact of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) on the feed and livestock sectors, particularly in relation to soy supply chains.
Australian company, Food Recycle, says it has developed an innovative process to convert commercial food waste into "high performance" animal feed, offering a sustainable solution to a global challenge.
A relatively rare pasture crop may be key to reducing the risks of pregnancy loss in dairy cattle – but questions about its potential as a viable feed alternative have lingered for decades.
The US feed industry is undergoing significant changes in how new animal food ingredients are reviewed.
Cargill has strengthened its US operations by acquiring two feed mills from Compana Pet Brands, located in Denver, Colorado, and Kansas City, Kansas.
dsm-firmenich strongly urges the industry to conduct a thorough review and develop contingency plans to ensure a resilient vitamin supply.