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Thursday, July 23, 2020
USDA improves cattle, swine livestock insurance programme
According to USDA, its Risk Management Agency (RMA) launched changes to the Livestock Gross Margin (LGM) insurance programme for cattle and swine starting in the 2021 crop year.
Thursday, July 23, 2020
Philippines gives over US$75,000 cash assistance Ifugao swine farmers
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture - Cordillera (DA-CAR) has released PHP3.73 million (US$75,598) cash aid through the Regulatory Division to the 98 swine raisers in the province, Manila Bulletin reported.
Thursday, July 23, 2020
USDA study shows cattle prices disparity between farmers and meat processors
A 20-page US Department of Agriculture (USDA) study showed the price disparity between what meat processors pay to cattle farmers and the high prices earned by meat processors, AP reported.
Thursday, July 23, 2020
US appeals court allows Corteva weed killer sale
The US appeals court permitted the sale of Corteva's Enlist Duo weed killer, giving the company an advantage after Bayer owned dicamba-based herbicides were banned recently, Reuters reported.
Thursday, July 23, 2020
USDA: frozen pork inventories down 25%, exports to China increased
The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) monthly report showed frozen pork inventories in the country fell 25%, but Panjiva data showed seaborne pork exports to China increased 125% year-on-year in June, Reuters reported.
Thursday, July 23, 2020
Sustainable dairy farming: Nine out of 10 Arla farmers on board from the start
To accelerate the reduction of CO2 emissions along its entire value chain, European dairy cooperative Arla Foods and its 9,700 farmer owners recently launched the first European wide, incentivised climate check programme, the company said o ...
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
KFC Russia to create world's first 3D-printed nuggets from plants and poultry cells
Together with Russian biotechnology company 3D Printing Solutions, KFC Russia is currently developing the world's first nuggets made from real poultry cells and plant-based ingredients, The Mirror reported.
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Dicamba chemical producersurge full court to review order prohibiting sales in the US
Dicamba makers Bayer AG subsidiary Monsanto, BASF and Corteva Agriscience have petitioned the 9th United States Circuit Court of Appeals to overturn a court ruling blocking dicamba sales in the US, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Argentina on alert for locust swarm, crops may be affected
Argentina's Senasa agricultural health inspection agency said a second swarm of locusts are arriving from Paraguay, with farmers on alert for likely crop damage, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Bayer announces carbon capture programme for farmers in the US and Brazil
The Bayer Carbon Initiative, Bayer AG's carbon capture programme will pay farmers in the United States and Brazil for capturing carbon in cropland soils, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
CPF's contract farming on right track, sustainably bolstering economy and environment
Charoen Pokphand Foods PLC (CPF) has witnessed broad improvements in its contract farming scheme as the latest evaluation showed better income and quality of life for farmers and mitigation of environmental impacts, the company said.
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Mozambique's customs confiscate 27 tonnes chicken
The Mozambican customs service on Friday seized 14 tonnes of frozen chicken, chicken derivatives and 5,000 boxes of eggs (each containing a dozen) at Ressano Garcia town, adjacent to South Africa, Radio Mozambique reported.
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
BASF invests in developer of artificial intelligence for animal husbandry
BASF Venture Capital is investing in SmartAHC, a leading supplier of digitalisation solutions for pig farming in the Chinese market.
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Novus holds gut health webinar series
Novus recently held a webinar titled "Nutritional Interventions in Improving Gut Health for Poultry" with Dr. Frances Yan, the company's senior poultry nutrition research scientist, on July 9.
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Brazil judge rules JBS plant workers to stay home because of COVID-19
All 1,000 workers from a JBS plant in Tres Passos, Rio Grande do Sul state have been ordered to stay home for two weeks by a Brazilian judge after an outbreak was detected in the plant, Reuters reported.

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