Trade tiffs and disease undermine first-half profits at LDC
Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) reported a lower first-half net profit from continuing operations compared to the same period a year ago.
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Commercial feed penetration is increasing in China as is industry consolidation: Rabobank
China’s feed consumption is down sharply, but set to rebound during ASF recovery, says Rabobank in a review this month of the impact of African Swine Fever (ASF) on the industry in China and other Asian markets hit by that virus.
Iowa State University sees $1.5m gift for new feed mill facility
The Iowa Crop Improvement Association is supporting Iowa State University’s work on a new feed mill and grain science complex with a $1.5m gift to help fund construction and development.
Brazil: Low feed prices could expand feedlot cattle production
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.