North America
New developments in nutrition: Updates from Beneo, IFF, Novus, and Resilient Biotics
Swine, poultry and pet food innovation
US port strikes called off as unions and employers agree ‘tentative’ deal
The pact has averted a strike that could have disrupted operations at East and Gulf Coast ports as early as January 15, 2025.
FDA issues new guidance for US animal food ingredients sector
The goal of the program is to minimize delays in bringing safe ingredients to market
US dairy needs to stamp out H5N1 bird flu in 2025
California’s milk output has slumped to a 20-year low, making the outbreak an economic concern
Can upcycled poultry wastewater be used in yeast production?
Study shows potential route to nutrient recovery from poultry processing waste
US secures victory for its corn growers in dispute with Mexico
Panel finds claims not science-based
McDonald’s aims to advance beef sustainability
McDonald’s USA is moving forward with its initiative to reduce the climate impact of its hamburgers.
What’s in store for the US feed sector in 2025?
Ingredient regulation, cutting US reliance on China for additives on AFIA agenda
US grain and feed sectors: Tackling prices, politics, and extreme weather in 2025
What will Trump 2.0 bring?
Potential US tariffs and countermeasures could destabilize global grain markets
Ukraine’s ag exports face decline amid challenges
Women in Feed: Meet Novus’ Michaela Braun
Braun has an MS in feed science and management from Kansas State University.
Free webinar: We explore pig gut health
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USDA orders mandatory raw milk testing for H5N1
A new federal order has been issue requiring nation-wide milk testing in a bid to tackle the bird flu outbreak in dairy cattle
Regen ag gains momentum in the US pet food supply chain
Collaborative efforts to advance sustainable farming
Indigo Ag and Truterra reveal tie-up to tackle industry ‘pain points’
Indigo Ag and Truterra’s new strategic collaboration is aimed at simplifying, expanding and accelerating the adoption of ag sustainability solutions.
Women in Feed: Meet Versova’s Stacey Roberts
We are highlighting women shaping the future of the feed and pet food industries
Are mycotoxins compromising nutritional quality of US corn?
Retesting of feed ingredients before manufacture advised
Feed and nutrition strategies to optimize pig gut health
Mark your calendars. FeedNavigator is hosting a free live webinar on swine gut health on December 11.
Pet food market round-up
Deals, partnerships, and R&D in the global pet food sector
We track deal making, new distribution partnerships and R&D developments in the global pet food sector
A disappointing record: The tale of the October NOPA soybean crush
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.
Does TIME’s best invention list mark a shift in how the world views agtech?
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?
Trump’s second term set to spark grain market turmoil
Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election has sent shockwaves through grain markets.
Adapt or die: FLAG sectors face funding squeeze as lenders watch their climate game
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.
Innovafeed gets $11m USDA grant to bring insect fertiliser to the US
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’s turnaround: ‘We have a fundamentally different and better chicken business’
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
What does USDA’s stricter definition for ‘pasture-raised’ chicken mean for industry?
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...
Key strategies for sustainable production: Feed efficiency, high-quality forage, coproduct use, and reduced crude protein
The UK animal feed industry is increasingly focused on supporting sustainable livestock production.
How are grain and oilseed markets faring after US election?
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.
USDA bets on bulk tank testing to curb bird flu spread
The goal is to better inform biosecurity and containment measures and inform state-led efforts to reduce risk to farmworkers.
Tariffs could trigger sharp drop in US corn and soy exports
A recent economic study finds that a new US-China trade war could severely impact US soy and corn growers and boost competitors.
Pork industry remains cautious amid trade, disease, and consumption uncertainties
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.
How can industry engage farmers and collaborate to achieve methane reduction?
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 drop below 5-year average as US production rebounds
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.
Global investments and technology advances in insect protein: Spotlight on Tebrio, Entosystem, Entocycle and EnviroFlight
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.
How can AI tools optimize phage technology to tackle AMR?
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.
Proposed EUDR delay: Impact on feed and livestock companies
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.
Regulatory update: ASC certification, EFSA call on trace minerals and FDA guidance
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.
IFFO conference 2024: Peru's anchovy quota boost, sustainable aquaculture growth and climate resilience
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
Wheat and corn markets face weather disruptions
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
Green Plains and Houdek look to unlock potential of fermented protein
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.
US farmer sentiment weakest since COVID-19 pandemic
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.
Farmers told to bolster biosecurity as HPAI spread ‘by no means on the downward trend’
Experts have warned dairy producers to assume the worst when taking steps to secure their premises against HPAI infections.
AAFCO considers new regulatory pathway for feed ingredients
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 team up on enzyme development
Ginkgo Bioworks and Novus International have formed a new alliance to develop next-generation feed additives aimed at improving livestock health and productivity.
Tentative US ports labor agreement
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.
What does the future hold for the insect protein industry?
As the insect farming industry matures, companies are facing mounting pressures to scale sustainably, attract further capital, and deliver on their promises.
Port strikes could be worse than pandemic for US feed sector
US feed manufacturers may suffer severe financial impacts due to the ongoing port strikes along the East and Gulf Coasts, which began on Tuesday.