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Livestock industry hit hard by high feed costs, weak economy

Livestock industry hit hard by high feed costs, weak economy

Americas 02 Jul 2009

The livestock industry is in one of its worst economic slumps in decades. It's hit just about every sector: hogs, dairy, beef and poultry, and it's causing farmers a lot of stress. Step into nearly any livestock barn in Minnesota and there'…
New building ‘feeds’ beef cattle research

New building ‘feeds’ beef cattle research

Americas 01 Jul 2009

BUSHLAND – A combination of academic, industry and legislative efforts have created a premier research cattle feeding facility at the Texas AgriLife Research and U.S. Department of Agriculture complex near Bushland. The $450,000 facility …
Cattle Feeding: What Size Fits “Best”

Cattle Feeding: What Size Fits “Best”

Americas 01 Jul 2009

By Dr. Rick Rasby Animal Science, University of Nebraska 01/07/2009 With high input costs, cattle producers continually refine and evaluate how resources are being allocated. Because feed cost make up the largest portion of annual cow costs…
Barley meal is good livestock feed

Barley meal is good livestock feed

Americas 29 Jun 2009

Barley-powered ethanol plants in the Carolinas will provide cropping options for grain growers and high quality barley protein meal to bolster Southeastern livestock production. Barley production in the upper Southeast could be a boon to gr…
Ethanol Standards Would Hike Corn, Feed Prices, Study Says

Ethanol Standards Would Hike Corn, Feed Prices, Study Says

Americas 23 Jun 2009

SPRINGDALE — The U.S. government's plan to increase its ethanol mandate will mean higher food prices and more harm to the environment, according to an impact study conducted for two groups that oppose the increase. "We continue to be…
Aquaculture feed cost program

Aquaculture feed cost program

Americas 23 Jun 2009

Mississippi aquaculture producers who were adversely affected by high feed costs in 2008, will be able to qualify for assistance under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerc…
$50M in stimulus will help fish farmers buy feed

$50M in stimulus will help fish farmers buy feed

Americas 12 Jun 2009

The United States is about to spend $50 million in stimulus money on fish food to help fish farmers who have been struggling since feed prices jumped 50 percent last year. The money could provide algae to nourish clam and oyster larvae alon…
Rising Feed Costs will Cut Meat Production

Rising Feed Costs will Cut Meat Production

Americas 11 Jun 2009

USDA has dropped its total U.S. meat production projections for 2009 and 2010. In its monthly World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, USDA estimated pork production for this year to be 22.75 billion pounds. While market hog n…
A Smooth Transition from Fuel to Feed

A Smooth Transition from Fuel to Feed

Americas 08 Jun 2009

By Sandy Miller Hays U.S. Department of Agriculture 08/06/2009 It's often been said of the pig that you can use every part of that versatile animal except the squeal. Unfortunately, that's not always the case with production of other materi…
Economist Offers Feed Outlook

Economist Offers Feed Outlook

Americas 07 Jun 2009

Corn prices may see increased volatility going forward according to Iowa State University economist Robert Wisner. The comments were made to producers gathered at the World Pork Expo held June 3 through 5 in Des Moines, Iowa . Corn prices w…
Precision feeding of livestock shows promise for water quality

Precision feeding of livestock shows promise for water quality

Americas 02 Jun 2009

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — It may sound overly simplistic, but when it comes to feeding livestock, what goes into an animal greatly influences what comes out. On that obvious principle is based a promising Penn State research initiative invol…
Grain & Feed Exports To Decline

Grain & Feed Exports To Decline

Americas 29 May 2009

Fiscal 2009 grain and feed exports are forecast $500 million lower than the February forecast to $25.6 billion. This is largely due to downward revisions in both wheat volume and value. Offsetting are corn, rice, and certain feeds. Large gl…
Cattle on Feed Numbers Mixed in U.S

Cattle on Feed Numbers Mixed in U.S

Americas 26 May 2009

USDA released a new Cattle on Feed report on Friday. Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 10.8 million head on May 1. The inventory was 3 percent be…
University of Saskatchewan to Transform Feed Mill into National Feeds Research Centre

University of Saskatchewan to Transform Feed Mill into National Feeds Research Centre

Americas 15 May 2009

The University of Saskatchewan has purchased a North Battleford feed mill to develop a unique-in-Canada national research facility that will enhance animal nutrition and feeds research and benefit Canadian crop, livestock and feed processin…
AFIA urges congressional approval of trade agreements

AFIA urges congressional approval of trade agreements

Americas 10 Sep 2008

The American Feed Industry Association today joined several dozen organizations with roots in agriculture to call on members of Congress to approve pending trade agreements with Korea, Colombia and Panama. With Congress preparing to recess …
PharmTech International Animal Feed Plants Reopen Under New Ownership

PharmTech International Animal Feed Plants Reopen Under New Ownership

Americas 10 Sep 2008

PharmTech International here has reopened its two animal feed plants, located here and in Westside, under new ownership. In addition to continuing its signature OCM Global nutritional supplement for livestock and poultry feed and providing …
AFIA comments on third party certification programs

AFIA comments on third party certification programs

Americas 09 Sep 2008

ARLINGTON, VA., Sept. 9, 2008 – The American Feed Industry Association provided comments about the benefits of its Safe Feed/Safe Food Certification Program to the Food and Drug Administration this week. AFIA’s SF/SF Certification Progr…
Animal Feed Factory from Brazil Expands

Animal Feed Factory from Brazil Expands

Americas 07 Sep 2008

BioBase Animal Feed has expanded its factory in Águas Frias, in the interior of Santa Catarina. The company is headquartered in Ribeirão Preto, in the interior of the state of São Paulo, and is part of group Base Química. The animal fee…
CRT Buys Winton Feed-Making Arm

CRT Buys Winton Feed-Making Arm

Americas 01 Sep 2008

SOUTH ISLAND farmer owned co-operative CRT has bought the manufacturing arm of Winton Stock Feed to fast-track its manufacturing strategy in the South Island. The multi million-dollar deal takes effect on September 1. There are no planned c…
Local Farmers Switch To Custom Crop Operators

Local Farmers Switch To Custom Crop Operators

Americas 29 May 2008

For dairy farmers who grow their own seed, the process of harvesting the hay and tillage can be daunting. In today’s economy, where diesel fuel prices continue to pinch corners left and right, alternative methods to traditional farming ar…

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