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Monday, February 1, 2021
USSEC: US soy top of mind throughout Russian swine conference
In an effort to continue strong relationships with the Russian swine industry, the US Soybean Export Council (USSEC) recently participated in the International Pig Conference in Moscow, Russia, USSEC said last month.
Monday, February 1, 2021
USSEC virtual webinars hosted in Southeast Asia now available in video format
Video recordings of a series of fourteen virtual webinars in the Southeast Asian (SEA) region hosted by the US Soybean Export Council (USSEC) in November last year are now available for viewing on demand, USSEC announced last month.
Monday, February 1, 2021
Australian beef producer makes first global carbon credit sale
In what is believed to be the first global carbon credit sale made by an Australian beef producer, New South Wales beef Wilmot Cattle Co has struck a deal with Microsoft to sell about half a million dollars worth (~US$380,000) of carbon cre ...
Monday, February 1, 2021
American Farm Bureau seeks exemption for South African workers entering US
The US State Department has clarified its ban on non-citizens entering the United States from South Africa, announcing that agriculture workers entering the US qualify for national interest exceptions on a case-by-case basis.
Monday, February 1, 2021
German organisations recommend US$4.85 surcharge per animal for castrated piglet
Germany's Lower Saxony Chamber of Agriculture (LWK) and the Livestock and Meat Producers' Association (VEZG) have recommended a surcharge of at least €4 (US$4.85) per castrated male piglet.
Monday, February 1, 2021
European Commission begins discussion to develop code of conduct for EU food chain
The European Commission has started discussions with stakeholders on creating a code of conduct for responsible business and marketing practices during a recent virtual event.
Monday, February 1, 2021
UN group focused on fighting antimicrobial resistance sees participation from major industry players
Global leaders in science, industry and government have joined the United Nations’ One Health Global Leaders Group on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) to combat antimicrobial resistance.
Friday, January 29, 2021
USDA awards US$496,000 to US university researchers to support innovations in sustainable aquaculture
Two faculty members from the University of California Santa Cruz's (UCSC) Environmental Studies Department have been awarded a US$496,000 grant from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to support innovations in sustainable aquaculture.
Friday, January 29, 2021
$1.4 billion pork processing complex to be built in Vietnam by Russian firm
A memorandum of understanding was forged by AVG Capital Partners and the Thanh Hoa Province People's Committee to build a $1.4 billion pork processing complex in the Vietnamese province.
Friday, January 29, 2021
Huon Aquaculture opens processing facility in Australia's west coast
Huon Aquaculture, a Tasmania, Australia-based salmon and ocean trout company, has stamped its mark in the country's west coast by opening a multi-million dollar processing plant.
Thursday, January 28, 2021
South Korea's agricultural ministry investigating four suspected bird flu cases
South Korea's Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs said it is investigating four suspected bird flu cases of the highly pathogenic strain at Gyeonggi Province, as it extended daily disinfection operations for a further two weeks ...
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Cargill partnership seeks to improving nutrition in Kenya via sustainable poultry
In partnership with the national and county government of Kenya, Heifer International and Cargill have announced on January 27 the expansion of Hatching Hope into Kenya.
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Geelen Counterflow sets example for sustainable energy production
In a press statement, as part of its "100% sustainable" strategy, since the start of 2021, Geelen Counterflow is no longer using natural gas for heating and therefore no longer emits CO2 or NOx to keep its eight factory halls warm.
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
US corn futures surge 4%, soy also up
Corn futures on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) surged 4% after news of new export sales to China sparked concerns about tightening United States and world grain supplies, while soybean futures are up because of a possible slow start to ...
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
US executive order leads to USDA withdrawal of poultry line speed increase
As part of recent executive ordeers announced by US President Joe Biden, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) withdrew proposed regulations that would have allowed much faster line speeds at poultry slaughter plants, Successfu ...

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