Ann Reus

China to start importing soybean meal from Argentina

First shipments expected in early 2020

September 12, 2019

A deal agreed to this week will allow the world’s top exporter of processed soy to sell soybean meal to the world’s largest importer.

Fire damages part of Jennie-O feed mill

Blaze contained to cooling tower, no injuries reported

September 9, 2019

Ann Reus

Multiple fire departments responded to the scene of a fire at a Jennie-O feed mill in Wisconsin, but the blaze was contained and there were no injuries.

Australia looks to ramp up biosecurity to keep ASF out

Agriculture minister wants to make sure the country is ‘doing all it can’

September 6, 2019

Ann Reus

Australia’s agriculture minister is looking for ways to further ramp up the country’s biosecurity in an effort to keep African swine fever (ASF) from entering its borders.

China steps up enforcement against illegal ASF vaccines

Reports say illegal vaccines have appeared on the market recently

September 4, 2019

Ann Reus

China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs says it is cracking down on illegal African swine fever (ASF) vaccines that have appeared on the market recently.

Convicted leader of US organic fraud ring dies by suicide

Missouri farmer and businessman Randy Constant was sentenced 4 days earlier

August 28, 2019

Ann Reus

The man who ran the largest known organic food fraud scheme is U.S. history has died by suicide four days after he was sentenced in the case.

China pig losses ‘critical,’ disruption to intensify

Rabobank report says the rest of the world’s protein producers cannot fill the gap caused by African swine fever

August 28, 2019

Ann Reus

In its latest update on the global African swine fever (ASF) situation, Rabobank said hog losses in China have reached critical levels, the rest of the world’s producers cannot make up the difference, and disruption will intensify as the disease continues to spread.

FEFAC issues biosecurity guide for animal feed industry

Guidelines highlight key principles for drafting a biosecurity plan

August 28, 2019

Ann Reus

The European Feed Manufacturers' Federation (FEFAC) has issued guidelines to the animal feed manufacturing industry on the development of a biosecurity plan.

New Hope Liuhe completes pig farm in Vietnam

Company’s first pig farm in the country is completed as ASF spreads

August 26, 2019

Ann Reus

New Hope Liuhe has completed construction on its first pig farm in Vietnam, according to a Reuters report.

US agriculture to benefit from US-Japan trade proposal

Agreement reached in principle due to be finalized by the end of September

August 26, 2019

Ann Reus

Officials from the United States and Japan have come to a trade agreement in principle that includes agricultural products.

US Grains Council invests in Kenya’s animal feed industry

Memorandum of understanding will address activities that hinder growth

August 23, 2019

Ann Reus

The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) and the Association of Kenya Feed Manufacturers (AKEFEMA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU), pledging to work together to develop Kenya’s animal feed industry.