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Jefo partners to form agrifood research and innovation collective
13+ hour, 12+ min ago (446+ words) CIRRAA plans to develop a dedicated poultry production research center and an experimental feed mill. Three major players in Quebec's agrifood ecosystem " Jefo, Cintech agri-food and the Institut de technologie agroalimentaire du Qu'bec (ITAQ) " are proud to announce the creation of…...
AGI expands Kansas manufacturing facility to add bin capacity
2+ week, 2+ day ago (450+ words) Multimillion-dollar investment in Clay Center will bring storage solutions closer to U. S. farmers. Ag Growth International Inc. (AGI) announced a multimillion-dollar investment in its Clay Center, Kan. , facility to add U. S. production of 4-inch corrugated farm grain bins and strengthen its North…...
Texas A&M names interim infectious animal disease institute head
3+ week, 3+ day ago (316+ words) Former TVMDL director Amy Swinford steps in to ensure continuity of research priorities. Amy Swinford, DVM, director emeritus of the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL), will serve as the interim director for the Texas A&M Agri…...
Rising protein demand drives meat snack growth
3+ week, 3+ day ago (436+ words) Feedstuffs Rising protein demand drives meat snack growth As meat snack consumer demographics broaden, manufacturers invest in processing capacity and innovation. Protein-rich meat snacks are entering a period of accelerated growth as dietary preferences and eating habits evolve. Increased use…...
STB conditionally accepts UP-NS merger application
4+ week, 8+ hour ago (474+ words) Board holds proceedings in abeyance pending supplemental information required by July 27. The Surface Transportation Board, which had been reviewing a revised merger application submitted by Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern in April, announced it will conditionally accept the application for…...
Examining turkey challenges through a One Health lens
4+ week, 1+ day ago (436+ words) Team looks for new ways to prime immune defenses to make turkeys more resilient against respiratory diseases. Americans, on average, eat over 15 pounds of turkey every year. Minnesota is the number-one producer of turkeys in the U. S. , according to the Minnesota…...
Growing concern of flash drought in Central Corn Belt
1+ mon, 14+ hour ago (93+ words) Feedstuffs View our exclusive interviews on hot topics and the latest innovations. LIVE STREAM WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 AT 1 PM CT - What's the long-term forecast for this summer and fall, and what might it mean for growers in the Corn Belt? The…...
Active summer hutch ventilation pays off for dairy calves
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1052+ words) Early-life continuous active ventilation of hutch using solar-powered fan leads to major survival benefit. The zone of thermoneutrality is the temperature range between which no additional energy is needed to maintain body temperature. For young dairy calves, that zone of…...
Red meat exports add significant value to corn and soybeans
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (580+ words) U. S. beef and pork exports account for $2 B market value to corn producers, $375 M to DDGS and $1 B to soybean producers. Red meat exports delivered significant returns to corn and soybean producers in 2025, according to an independent study conducted by the…...
JBS reports $221 M Q1 profit despite U. S. beef headwinds
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (693+ words) Brazil operations and Seara helped offset extremely challenging U. S. environment, with NA beef margin down 3. 7%. JBS reported net revenue of $21. 6 billion (U. S.) in the first quarter of 2026, an increase of 11% compared to Q1 2025. Net income totaled $221 million from January to March this year....