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US soybean producers oppose trade tariffs

By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Feed grower organization voice questions and concerns about trading partner retaliations as the US signs tariff increases on steel and aluminum.

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US: Glyphosate product labeling blocked for the moment

By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

A temporary halt to glyphosate product labeling requirements in an ongoing lawsuit offers feed crop producers ‘time to breathe’ while the case is argued, says the National Corn Growers Association.

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Special Edition: Reports from IPPE

Guidance, clarity continue to be needed in FSMA roll-out

By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

AFIA is seeking additional regulatory guidance and more information regarding work with animal feed-specific hazards and hazard mitigation in its ongoing efforts to help the industry address FSMA, says VP.

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US: Forage protein may not be what it once was

By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

An examination of forage nutritional quality measurements taken for 22 years found a continued decreased in the level of available protein, says researcher.

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Hurricanes, floods and drought: Counting the cost for the US ag sector

By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Weather events from a series of cyclones to severe storms to inland floods to a crop freeze, drought and wildfire wreaked havoc for many sectors in the US last year including crop and livestock production; the disasters resulted in around $306.2bn in...

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US: Novel recycling system turns chicken manure into feed

By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Regreen Organics is partnering with the University of Maryland Eastern Shore to showcase a waste recycling system able to produce feed ingredients; it does not rely on incineration, leaves behind no waste or byproducts and is done in just 30 minutes,...

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US corn harvest lags previous years

By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

The US feed crop harvest ends as emerging weather patterns suggest wet weather and the possibility of delayed access to fields in the spring for parts of the Midwest.

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Bühler invests in feed education

By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

A gift from Bühler Inc to the Iowa State University Foundation has created a lecturer’s position in feed technology at the institution.

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FarmLead expands to offer pricing data, info

By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

The online grain sales platform FarmLead is expanding its services to offer users a richer picture of market prices, and historical trends for grains and feed ingredients, says CEO.

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Harvey may have caused $200m ag loss in Texas

By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Hurricane Harvey hit Texas in August and may have left upwards of $200m in agricultural related losses in its wake, including in feed, animals and infrastructure, say economists.

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Special Edition: e-commerce trends

Online grain marketplace launches grain testing service

By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

To help farmers improve the marketability of their feed and food grains, FarmLead is now offering a grain testing service which provides 24-hour access to labs and results, says CEO.

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US: Slow pace to corn harvesting

By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Only about 28% of the corn crop is harvested thus far in the season, compared to 47% of the crop this time last year, said the USDA.

NIFA awards $20.15m in organic grants

NIFA awards $20.15m in organic grants

By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Organic feed crop growth and development, along with organic feed trials are among the areas being funded in a set of 24 grant projects awarded by NIFA.

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Special Edition: Feed developments in the Middle East and Africa

Through the archives: stories on growth, investment and feed innovation in MEA

By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

We take a look back of some of the stories in the past 24 months that proved popular in relation to acquisitions, market expansion, R&D and international projects aimed at supporting feed industry development in Africa and the Middle East (MEA) regions....