Oilseeds China Feed Industry Association Approves Lower Protein Standard The China Feed Industry Association, which was part of the agriculture ministry until the mid-1990s, announced new feed standards for feeder pigs, finishing hogs, layer hens and broiler chickens during a meeting on 26 October. Arguing that high inclusion of soymeal and other proteins adversely impacts feed efficiency and leads to higher amounts of wasted nutrients that then impact rural environments, the group is calling for lower protein content. The standards set upper limits on protein and phosphorous content in feed mixes and reduced the lower limit on protein inclusion. In addition, they recommend higher use of synthetic amino acids and reclassifying animal grow...
What You Need to Know Today: Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva secured reelection on Sunday, defeating right-wing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro despite trailing in the first round of voting. The surprise victory triggered a sharp selloff in Brazilian financial market...
The 2026 midterm elections are a week from tomorrow, but early voting has been taking place for weeks. At stake is control of Congress, including the House of Representatives, where all 435 seats are contested, and the Senate, where approximately one-third of the seats are up for election. Farm...
Key Takeaways: Total U.S. crop acres (excluding hay) are forecast to expand fractionally this year due to greater oilseed crop and winter wheat plantings. One of the key drivers of this year’s crop outlook is input costs, and crops with a lower cost profile have an advantage in producers...
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