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Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge offers $145K in startup funds

August 15, 2018

The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, opened online applications on Aug. 15 for its 2019 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. Entrepreneurs will compete for $145,000 in startup funds.

National Turkey Federation announces key staff appointments

August 15, 2018

The National Turkey Federation (NTF) on Aug. 14 announced the hiring of a new leader for its communications team and the promotion of other staff members.

Canadian chicken farmers celebrate lower carbon footprint

Farmers complete a Life Cycle Assessment, and the news is good.

August 15, 2018

Per kilogram of protein, the carbon footprint of Canadian chicken is lower than that of other livestock commodities produced in North America based on FAO’s assessment of global livestock emissions.

191 poultry facilities recognized for safety records

2016 illness and injury rate represents an outstanding 82 percent improvement when compared to 1994

August 15, 2018

During the 2018 National Safety Conference for the Poultry Industry in Destin, Fla., 191 chicken and turkey facilities received safety awards by the Joint Industry Safety and Health Council.

Germany to allow meadows to be used for animal feed

Drought and high temperatures have taken a toll on the country’s animal feed stores, prices

August 15, 2018

Ann Reus

Germany will relax some environmental conservation rules to help farmers feed their livestock during this summer’s drought, according to a report.

Diamond V Mexico adds poultry technical support capabilities

August 15, 2018

Diamond V’s Mexico team recently welcomed two new experts: Dr. Alvaro Ramirez and Dr. Sergio Rueda, who have both joined the company as Technical Support & Sales.

Koch Foods expanding Alabama poultry plant

Addition of fourth processing line at Gadsden facility will increase plant’s capacity by 30 percent

August 15, 2018

Koch Foods is planning an expansion of its poultry processing plant in Gadsden, Alabama.

New 2 Sisters CEO sets out transformation agenda

August 15, 2018

Ronald Kers, the new CEO of 2 Sisters Food Group, has spelled out his vision for the future of the company.

JBS: Seara net revenue, volume down in Q2 2018

Brazilian trucker strike, suspension of access to Russia, higher feed costs caused hardships for company

August 15, 2018

Roy Graber

The Seara unit of JBS saw its net revenue decline by 5.4 percent on a year-over-year basis for the second quarter of the 2018 fiscal year.

Australian farmers look to import grain amid drought

Reports claim stockpiles are artificially driving up prices

August 14, 2018

Ann Reus

Despite building stockpiles of hay and grain for their livestock, farmers across Australia are asking the government to import grain to help them weather the two-year-long drought.

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Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge offers $145K in startup funds

National Turkey Federation announces key staff appointments

Canadian chicken farmers celebrate lower carbon footprint

191 poultry facilities recognized for safety records

Germany to allow meadows to be used for animal feed

Diamond V Mexico adds poultry technical support capabilities

Koch Foods expanding Alabama poultry plant

New 2 Sisters CEO sets out transformation agenda

JBS: Seara net revenue, volume down in Q2 2018

Australian farmers look to import grain amid drought

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