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.
North America
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.
Major port strike threatens US economy as election looms
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 acquires Bio-Vet, expands presence in US animal health market
Anpario has completed the acquisition of Wisconsin-based Bio-Vet Inc for an initial payment of £4.7m (US$6.3m), funded through cash.
Increase in global fishmeal and fish oil production
Between January and July 2024, cumulative fishmeal production rose by nearly 36% compared to the same period in 2023.
UN global declaration targets antimicrobial resistance crisis
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).
US Senate tackles vitamin supply chain
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.
Trade urges immediate government action to prevent US port disruptions
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.
Some of Darwin’s raw pet food lots test positive for salmonella
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).
Danone targets feed-related emissions reductions through new MoU
The dairy major aims to cut feed procurement-related emissions by leveraging a lysine supplement on farms across four continents.
Vitamin and amino acid markets: Price shifts, freight rate cuts, and evolving meat trade dynamics
We track key trends in the vitamins and amino acids markets.
Global poultry markets bullish, but disease and geopolitical risks loom
The global poultry market outlook remains optimistic, driven by accelerating consumption across many regions, according to a recent report by RaboResearch.
FEFAC sounds alarm on EUDR implementation: Soy supply chain risks mount
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.
Food waste to feed: Food Recycle seeks licensees for global growth
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.
Rare forage crop could solve dairy cows' $484m fertility problems
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.
How will new US animal feed ingredient review process work?
The US feed industry is undergoing significant changes in how new animal food ingredients are reviewed.
Cargill expands US operations with acquisition of two feed mills
Cargill has strengthened its US operations by acquiring two feed mills from Compana Pet Brands, located in Denver, Colorado, and Kansas City, Kansas.
Industry action urged amid vitamin supply crisis following BASF fire
dsm-firmenich strongly urges the industry to conduct a thorough review and develop contingency plans to ensure a resilient vitamin supply.
US farmer sentiment nosedives over low commodity prices
Declining crop prices have dragged down farmer sentiment in the August 2024 Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.
Study: Water-soluble supplement boosts gut health in broilers
The addition of a water-soluble metallo-antimicrobial supplement significantly improved broiler chicken performance, even under heat stress conditions, according to a newly published study.
Business giants pile on pressure to cut antibiotics in global food chain
Food and drink suppliers will face increased scrutiny as 80 of the world’s biggest investors today join forces to pressure global leaders into tackling the antimicrobial resistance (AMR) crisis or risk a worldwide financial meltdown.
Oilseed and grain market insights: Rebound in European rapeseed prices, EU cereal woes
The market is witnessing a recovery in European rapeseed prices, which are finding support from vegoils and canola.