Feedstuffs in Focus
251 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsFeedstuffs in Focus is a weekly look at the hot issues in the livestock, poultry, grain and feed industries. Join us as we talk with industry influencers, experts and leaders about trends and more. Feedstuffs in Focus is produced by the team at Feedstuffs.
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How to build a better laying hen
July 14, 2023 00:27 - 13 minutes - 12 MBIs it possible to build a better laying hen? Perhaps so, according to University of Guelph researchers. During the Poultry Science Assn. annual meeting in Philadelphia earlier this week, Drs. Tina Widowski and Ana Rentsch shared their findings on how bird welfare can influence bird productivity throughout the bird's lifetime. Their work has shown how a modification of early life experience along with attention to bird welfare and health can make a difference particularly when paired with s...
New product promotes successful farrowing and pig livability
July 06, 2023 18:47 - 7 minutes - 6.94 MBAlltech has introduced Triad, an innovative solution that promotes successful farrowing and pig livability through a palatable, proprietary blend of Alltech ingredients. During World Pork Expo, our Ann Hess caught up with Andy Rash, general manager of Alltech’s U.S. swine business to find out more about Triad and what opportunities it has to offer hog producers. As Rash explains, sow throughput can be compromised by a higher incidence of stillborn pigs and pre-wean death losses, decreasi...
Managing economic uncertainty in pork sector
June 29, 2023 14:12 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBThe swine industry is currently facing some real economic challenges. Joining us from World Pork Expo to provide perspective on the industry and what is driving this economic uncertainty, as well as thoughts on how long it might last is Dr. Matt Ritter, Sr. Vice President Research & Development with United Animal Health. This episode of Feedstuffs in Focus is sponsored by United Animal Health, a leader in animal health and nutrition. You can learn more about United Animal Health and how th...
New discoveries in the connection between swine nutrition and immune health
June 22, 2023 20:27 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBResearchers in swine nutrition have focused much of their recent efforts on exploring how feed can benefit sows and pigs beyond growth and production. Historically, interventions have concentrated on attacking a particular pathogen, but modern technologies have shown promise in proactively supporting and developing pigs’ immune systems. This episode of Feedstuffs in Focus is sponsored by Purina Animal Nutrition. Driven to unlock the greatest potential in every animal, Purina is an industry...
Generative AI: What's it mean for your business?
June 15, 2023 20:22 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBIt’s all the buzz in the business world. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) as a public relations, and even marketing, tool is on the rise and making headlines. But what is true risk? What is the real cost of getting your messaging wrong or using AI to craft your messaging? Is AI a business opportunity, risk or a bit of both? Hinda Mitchell, President of the Inspire PR Group, shares with us her insight on AI and automation as a replacement for trained marketing and PR staff. For mor...
Intelligent nutrition comes to the animal protein industry
June 09, 2023 12:54 - 9 minutes - 8.5 MBDuring World Pork Expo in Des Moines, Iowa, NOVUS International, a global feed additive company, revealed its comprehensive rebranding initiative. The changes reflect the more than 30-year-old company’s promise to deliver more to its customers and its commitment to providing solutions created through advanced technology, based on global scientific research that goes further to offer unexpected benefits to customers. “Intelligent nutrition is how we support animal health and performance,” s...
Sow pelvic organ prolapse appears to have genetic, environmental basis
June 02, 2023 14:40 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBGlobally pork production continues to grow. Improvements in management and genetics have enabled a significant improvement in the production efficiency of sows through increases in the number of piglets born alive and weaned and consistent litter performance across parities. Unfortunately, a concomitant steady rise in sow mortality. One of the major reasons for sow mortality is pelvic organ prolapse (otherwise known as POP). Joining us today to talk about some recent research findings rela...
Better understanding needed of protozoal disease in turkeys
May 25, 2023 16:17 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBThe US turkey industry continues to battle costly protozoal diseases such as coccidiosis, blackhead disease and more. While there are vaccines, medications and alternative products available for managing coccidiosis, there are few dependable options for managing the others. Little also is known about how these protozoal diseases interact. To help the turkey industry get a firmer grip on protozoal diseases, a roundtable was recently held featuring three experts from research, production and...
Next steps following Supreme Court Proposition 12 ruling
May 12, 2023 18:40 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBThe U.S Supreme Court this week rejected an appeal filed by the National Pork Producers Council and American Farm Bureau Federation challenging California’s controversial Proposition 12. That law, which passed in 2018, requires pork meat sold in the state to come from pigs born to a sow housed in at least a 24-square-foot-pen. In response to the law, the NPPC and AFBF filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn Proposition 12. They claimed it violated the U.S. Constitution’s Commerce Clause, which...
Accelerating practical solutions for agriculture
May 04, 2023 14:38 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBA new effort to better connect food and agriculture leaders with real-world field experience has kicked off in the Chicago area. Farm Foundation, an accelerator of practical solutions for agriculture, recently started the 2023 planting season by sowing three acres of oats on its new farm in Libertyville, Illinois. The farm is the future site of the Innovation and Education Campus, which will host a range of Farm Foundation programs, including the newly introduced AG 101 Bootcamps. Joining u...
The ups and downs of today's ag economy
April 28, 2023 11:34 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBThe global and US economies have been on a rollercoaster ride since COVID-19 entered the picture. As we monitor consumer trends, and what many believe is an impending recession, what should we be prepared when it comes to the resulting effects on the ag economy. Today, we catch up with Don Close, Chief Research and Analytics Officer with Terrain, to get his take on what’s likely ahead for US agriculture. Don was a panelist on this topic during this week’s National Agri Marketing Association...
Rendering industry gets its own day
April 20, 2023 18:14 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBThere is a new day on the National Day Calendar. April 21 is now National Rendering Day. It’s recognition the rendering industry sought as a way to educate the public on the efforts and accomplishments of renderers as well as a way to spread the word about the positive environmental impact of rendering. The date of April 21 was specifically chosen to fall on the day before Earth Day (April 22) in order to represent the sustainable nature of the rendering industry and its contributions to f...
Private cellular networking may benefit on-farm data collection
April 14, 2023 16:39 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBRural commercial cellular coverage is spotty, and Wi-Fi is not always effective in poultry and livestock barns or, for that matter, in remote locations on the farm and in the country. A lack service and reliability can be frustrating at best but it also can cost farmers and ranchers dollars in lost efficiency and an inability to easily access and track critical data. In this episode, we turn to Sean Horan, Vice President of Sales for GXC, and Nick Moser, Vice President of JBI Distributo...
OTC to prescription: What might GFI 263 mean for you?
April 06, 2023 22:36 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBThe U.S. Food & Drug Administration Guidance for Industry (GFI) No. 263 goes into effect in June 2023, transitioning 91 livestock antibiotics, previously available over the counter (OTC), to prescription status. Some manufacturers may transition before this timeframe. Joining us to help get us ahead of the changes to come is Valley Vet Supply Technical Service Veterinarian, Dr. Lacey Fahrmeier. The intent of this guidance is to try to maintain those antibiotics that are important for huma...
Rail mergers, river situation: What's likely ahead for this spring?
March 30, 2023 19:25 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBWhat might spring bring in terms of the export and shipping situations? What about Canadian Pacific Railway’s acquisition of Kansas City Southern Railway? What's the latest on the Mississippi River situation? Mike Steenhoek, Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coalition, joins today us with an update. This episode is sponsored by United Animal Health, a leader in animal health and nutrition. You can learn more about United Animal Health and how they are working to advance animal sc...
Advancing sustainability in U.S. pork industry
March 24, 2023 17:59 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBAmerica’s pig farmers have long had a commitment to do what’s right for people, pigs, and the planet. With that in mind, the National Pork Board – alongside the National Pork Producers Council – has established new industry-wide sustainability goals and metrics to drive the industry forward. These commitments are rooted in the We Care® Ethical Principles established more than 15 years ago and represent the industry’s collective commitment to food safety, animal well-being, our people, public...
New methodology that proves ROI of early disease detection
March 16, 2023 15:09 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBBefore investing in new technology that can lead to earlier disease detection, producers rightly want to understand the return on investment. To dig more into that topic our own Ann Hess is joined today by Dr. Dale Polson and Dr. Carmen Alonso, both with Boehringer Ingelheim. Dr. Polson’s focus is that of Global Integrated Health Management. Dr. Alonso is senior technical manager. In this episode, we take a look at precision swine production in general as well as a new methodology that p...
Belt and suspender opportunity exists in PRRS battle
March 10, 2023 20:24 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBFor the hog industry, the fight with porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) continues, but perhaps there are things that hog producers can do to get the upper hand on the disease. What can be done on the farm to start taking control of your own destiny? Feedstuffs Ann Hess caught up with Dr. Clayton Johnson of Carthage Veterinary Service Ltd. during the recent American Association of Swine Veterinarian annual meeting in Denver to get an update on PRRS and what he sees as the ...
Southeast Asia key part of Cargill global animal nutrition growth
March 03, 2023 17:04 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBA gap exists today in production yields seen across the Southeast Asia region as compared to the global average. This industry challenge must be addressed to meet the region’s nutrition needs. Cargill is one company focused on the innovation, investment and infrastructure needed to modernize the industry and serve diverse customer needs. With its long heritage of more than 75 years in the APAC region, Cargill views this market as one of the most critical long-term growth opportunities and ...
Using art to tell a story, convey life messages
March 03, 2023 01:30 - 7 minutes - 6.5 MBHollis Williford was an American artist known for his remarkable versatility and creative range. He excelled in drawing, sculpting, painting and etching. His work earned him esteem among collectors and institutions alike. The genius of Williford's work is how it often occupied two spaces and two points in time at once. He also was a master at capturing the peak of action, leaving one wondering the outcome. Eric Grant of Grant Company has put together a 330-page masterpiece that explores ...
Animal disease impact on human and public health
February 24, 2023 14:59 - 16 minutes - 15 MBThere is a side of animal disease that tends to get overlooked, and that is the mental health part of the equation. Having to watch or help out as a flock or herd is depopulated. Being the cause of an outbreak and, as a result, shunned by the community and fellow producers. Even the financial impact when disease hits and the stress that can put on the family’s finances and overall home life, or, for that matter, a business and its employees. These are all things that are difficult to prepare...
Finding that balance
February 16, 2023 20:53 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBBalancing the roles of being a parent and an industry professional is possible, but it can, at times, be challenging. As our guest shares, it's okay to step back and not feel guilty that nothing got scratched off that to-do list today. It’s okay to have everything delivered to your doorstep. Likewise, it’s okay to say no thanks to the negative influences of say, social media. Joining us on this episode of Feedstuffs in Focus to talk about how she approaches a work / life balance is Dr. Amb...
Certification and audits under Prop 12: What do you need to know
February 10, 2023 13:34 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBProposition 12 in California continues to be a top-of-the-mind issue for pork producers across the nation. A ruling by the US Supreme Court on Prop 12 is expected by no later than this June. Under Prop 12, producers in California would be required to comply with the new space requirements even if their pigs are not being raised in California. The industry is hopeful the court will rule in its favor, putting care decisions back into the hands of those that know what’s best, including that of ...
What does global feed production reveal about future of agri-food?
February 02, 2023 12:31 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBFor the past 12 years, Alltech has taken a look at the global feed industry on an annual basis. The latest snapshot was released last week as part of the 2023 Agri-Food Outlook. Overall, the numbers show world feed production remained steady in 2022 with a slight decrease of 0.42% to 1.266 billion metric tons. Feed production increased in several regions, including Latin America (1.6%), North America (0.88%) and Oceania (0.32%), while Europe decreased by 4.67%, Africa by 3.86% and the Asi...
African swine fever and the feed mill: How best to minimize risk
January 26, 2023 13:07 - 8 minutes - 7.8 MBAfrican swine fever can be devastating to a hog operation but what about to a feed manufacturing facility. Research is being conducted at Kansas State University to evaluate the feed safety risk related to the feed manufacturing process and what can be done to mitigate that risk. Unfortunately, it isn’t as simple as relying on the heat of the pellet mill to kill the virus and/or removal of dust from the facility. And when it comes to chemical mitigation formaldehyde is an effective treatment...
Time to rethink zinc in pig diets?
January 20, 2023 16:21 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBIn the US swine industry, the thinking has long been that the feeding of high zinc levels offers health and productivity benefits to pigs. In fact, research has confirmed the positive effect of elevated dietary zinc. However, zinc can have negative effects for the environment and public health. Today, we talk with Dr. Jerry Shurson, professor of swine nutrition at the University of Minnesota, to find out more. Dr. Shurson, along with Dr. Yuan-Tai Hung, swine research manager with Devenish, ...
Pondering 'The Future of Agriculture' in terms of technology, innovation, capital
December 23, 2022 17:03 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBWhat does the future of agriculture look like? It’s a question often pondered as one year draws to a close and another dawns, with prognosticators thinking about everything from market outlook and economic conditions to questions of technology, innovation, and the rate of change in the business. Aidan Connolly, a long-time feed industry leader now working as an investor in the ag-tech space via his AgriTech Capital firm, recently published a book tackling the question of “The Future of Agri...
Biosecurity app aids producers, veterinarians and government officials
December 16, 2022 16:17 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBBiosecurity is one of the most important aspects of a successful livestock enterprise, with a growing number of threats in the form of viral disease outbreaks or the potential for foreign animal disease incursion. Technologies to help producers in the fight are proliferating, including a new app to help producers, veterinarians, and public health officials share information as quickly as possible. Gustavo Machado is an epidemiologist specializing in emerging and transboundary infectious dis...
Discussing PRRS and Senecavirus with Scott Dee
December 09, 2022 14:52 - 10 minutes - 9.83 MBViral diseases are a top-of-mind concern for the U.S. livestock industry, and perhaps most especially in the swine business. Experts recently gathered in downtown Chicago at the North American PRRS Symposium to discuss topics ranging from virus transmission and biosecurity to specific concerns about senecavirus. Scott Dee is director of research at Pipestone Applied Research. Dee is one of the leading voices on the topics of disease transmission, and has conducted considerable research in t...
Averting a rail strike: What it means for feed, livestock industries
December 02, 2022 14:15 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBCongress intervened this week in an effort to avert an economy-crippling rail strike. What does the labor conflict mean for agriculture, and the feed industry in general? And what does the situation tell us about vulnerabilities to the U.S. logistics infrastructure system? Late Thursday, the Senate approved a resolution to implement a tentative agreement brokered by the Biden administration with rail labor unions and management. The House approved the measure on Nov. 30, and it now heads to...
Is there really a shortage of butter or turkey this holiday season?
November 18, 2022 21:16 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBAccording to the American Farm Bureau Federation, the price of the average Thanksgiving dinner for 10 this year is up 20% as inflation continues to take a bite out of the U.S. consumer’s wallet. But are media reports of potential shortages of butter and turkey accurate, or are these key holiday meal ingredients readily available? Throughout the month of October and into November, news stories suggested that a range of grocery items, most notably butter, eggs, and turkeys, might be harder to...
U.S. poultry industry generates nearly $560B in economic impact
November 11, 2022 17:59 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBThe poultry industry plays a significant role in U.S. agriculture, from providing chicken, turkey and eggs to consumers to consuming a goodly quantity of feed ingredients and related services. But how big, overall, is the economic footprint of the combined industry? And what does the trend look like in terms of economic growth tied to U.S. poultry production? The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY), National Chicken Council, National Turkey Federation and United Egg Producers recentl...
Work to reduce environmental footprint of animal ag comes under attack
November 04, 2022 18:10 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBAgricultural research at land-grant universities is an important part of the story of the success of U.S. agriculture of the past century. One university researcher working on mitigating the livestock industry’s role in climate change came under attack this week for the sin of… working with the livestock industry? This week the New York Times and the environmental activist group Greenpeace targeted the CLEAR Center at the University of California-Davis, and the efforts of the Center and its...
SPECIAL REPORT: Writing and executing effective swine health protocols
October 31, 2022 14:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBWelcome to this episode of Feedstuffs Swine Healthline, brought to you by Pharmgate Animal Health and focused on writing and executing effective swine health protocols. One aspect of the job as a swine veterinarian is helping your customers or your teams develop and write swine health protocols. No matter how good the protocol, it won’t work to protect pigs if the steps aren’t being executed in the barn, at the truck wash or on the road between farms. Are you confident your protocols ar...
A nutritionist's perspective on pre, pro, and postbiotics in food animal production
October 28, 2022 16:42 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBAs nutritionists and livestock producers focus more on the intestinal health of animals, more attention has been paid to pre, pro, and postbiotics. But a good deal of misunderstanding remains about what these products are, and what they might do for the animal’s health and productivity. At the 4th annual Kemin Intestinal Health Symposium earlier this month, veterinarians, nutritionists and food animal producers discussed the latest research on topics related to intestinal health in the live...
SPECIAL REPORT: Advice on dealing with chronic health challenges and disease elimination programs
October 24, 2022 14:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBWelcome to this episode of Feedstuffs Swine Healthline, brought to you by Pharmgate Animal Health and focused on transitioning a sow herd or pig flow to high-health status. You’ve probably heard the saying that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. Today’s guest says that’s how it can feel when dealing with a chronic disease challenge in pork production. Dr. Jeremy Pittman is a veterinarian with Smithfield Hog Production who has...
Intestinal health from a swine production system lens
October 21, 2022 20:46 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBIn recent years the livestock industry has focused more attention and research on the topic of intestinal health in food animal production. At a recent industry symposium on the topic, a leading veterinarian at one of the nation’s largest swine production systems discussed the swine vet’s perspective and advice. At the 4th annual Kemin Intestinal Health Symposium last week veterinarians, nutritionists and food animal producers discussed the latest research on topics related to intestinal he...
SPECIAL REPORT: The latest on endemic bacterial research and whole genome sequencing
October 17, 2022 22:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBWelcome to this episode of Feedstuffs Swine Healthline, brought to you by Pharmgate Animal Health and focused on endemic bacterial agents. Increasingly, the swine industry's attention is focused on epidemic agents, such as PRRS and PED, or the constant threat of foreign animal diseases, such as African Swine Fever. In this episode, we switch gears and talking about an ever-present challenge posed by endemic bacterial agents, such as Streptococcus suis and Glaesserella parasuis – bacterial ...
Nutrition program designed to improve dairy cow lactation performance
October 14, 2022 17:28 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBDairy producers face a number of challenges in producing milk profitably, and an understanding of rumen function and ways nutritional strategies can unlock additional pounds of milkfat is one avenue for increasing the opportunity for profitability. At the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin, earlier this month, Novus International debuted a new program called Scale Up™; the program is designed to turn production challenges into herd profitability by providing innovative feeding strategie...
SPECIAL REPORT: An update on the current state of PRRS in the U.S.
October 11, 2022 14:32 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBWelcome to this episode of Feedstuffs Swine Healthline, brought to you by Pharmgate Animal Health and focused on what the latest veterinary diagnostic data tells us about the state of PRRS in the U.S. Our guest is Dr. Daniel Linhares, associate professor and director of graduate education at Iowa State University. Dr. Linhares provides the latest data and discusses what it says about the current state of Porcine Respiratory and Reproductive Syndrome virus across the U.S. swine herd. Dr. L...
What U.S. cattle producers can learn from Brazilian ranchers response to extreme weather
October 07, 2022 17:20 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBFarmers and ranchers around the world are increasingly forced to adapt to changing weather patterns. And while a lot of agricultural research has focused on mitigation strategies for crop production, livestock producers face a unique set of challenges that have not yet received the same level of academic inquiry. One professor at the University of Illinois is working to change that. A new study from the University of Illinois examined how cattle ranchers in Brazil are responding to climate ...
River levels complicate already complex set of challenges facing ag exports
September 30, 2022 16:25 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBHave you ever said the phrase, “If it isn’t one thing, it’s another?” Usually said in frustration while feeling like you're beset from all sides with challenges, it’s a phrase agricultural shippers are probably thinking lately, as the commodity logistics chain finds itself dealing with challenges related to ocean freight rates, container availability, possible rail strikes, not enough truck drivers, and now… not enough water in our inland rivers and waterways? Several vulnerabilities in the...
Understanding the Latest Research on Feed Ingredients and Swine Biosecurity
September 23, 2022 15:10 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBThe transmission of disease-causing pathogens via feed ingredients has garnered a tremendous amount of study in recent years. With the specter of African Swine Fever in the minds of every U.S. pork producer, understanding the survivability of viral pathogens in a variety of vectors is critically important to adequate biosecurity on hog farms. Dr. Scott Dee is a veterinarian and research at Pipestone Applied Research. He and his colleagues have done as much or more study into the role feed i...
Selecting breeding stock for enhanced disease robustness
September 16, 2022 15:16 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBBreeding pigs for increased natural robustness to disease has become an important tool in the effort to raise healthier pigs in the modern swine production system. With a variety of disease pressures facing producers, using every tool in the toolbox is necessary to maintain profitability and strong animal welfare. One swine genetics company is focusing their research on ways to further enhance their pigs’ natural robustness. Dr. Jenelle Dunkelberger is a swine geneticist at Topigs Norsvin, ...
Volatility is name of game in grain markets
September 09, 2022 17:39 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBCommodities are often referred to as a “hedge against inflation” in the financial markets. With inflation at generational highs, what is the outlook for agricultural commodities – particularly feed grains – as harvest gets underway? Prices are always a hot topic in agricultural circles, and they were certainly on the minds of many farmers attending the Farm Progress Show in late August. Feedstuffs editor Sarah Muirhead spoke with a pair of analysts from Rabo AgriFinance to get to the bottom...
Tackling food insecurity in uncertain times
September 02, 2022 13:47 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBFood insecurity is often a topic of discussion in agriculture, but often within the frame of how will the industry feed a growing population. But the sad reality is that food insecurity is a challenge right here at home, and a large percentage of the funding promulgated in the Farm Bill is dedicated to solving the complex challenge of helping farmers feed their fellow Americans. Lisa Hamler-Fugitt is Executive Director of the Ohio Association of Foodbanks, an organization representing Ohio’...
Inflation: How long can meat prices stay this high?
August 25, 2022 19:37 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBProtein prices have increased rapidly in the past 24 months, amid the broader press of inflation. With inflation at its highest rate in more than 40 years, the question becomes how long beef, pork and poultry prices can remain at such elevated levels before demand erodes significantly. David Williams is senior vice president of procurement and management at CTI Foods, based in Texas. In this episode, Williams discusses the current state of the animal protein markets, with an eye toward the ...
Understanding a U.S.-based solution to rising fertilizer costs
August 19, 2022 16:10 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBLivestock producers could play a role in helping crop producers manage one of their costliest inputs. A simple, sustainable, and effective - yet not well-known - solution for rising fertilizer prices, is digestate, the byproduct of anaerobic digestion of organic waste material like animal manure. In this episode we talk with Patrick Serfass, Executive Director of the American Biogas Council, who shares his insights on what’s happening in the fertilizer market and how this alternative source...
Consumers still buying meat in face of inflation
August 12, 2022 16:53 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBInflation will continue to be the top challenge to retail meat demand for the foreseeable future. Retail meat and poultry prices were as much as 18% higher, year over year, in May according to the Consumer Price Index, and inventories remain below pre-pandemic levels. That combination of tight supplies and solid demand kept meat prices 20% higher than the five-year average for the March-May period overall, according to the latest analysis from CoBank. Brian Earnest is the lead economist for...
Examining opportunities, challenges in exporting more meat to Africa
August 04, 2022 15:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBOf the $5 billion of U.S. beef exported around the world through May of this year, only $8 million has been to Africa. But Africa is a very promising destination for beef variety meats, a low-cost protein that helps meet Africa’s nutritional needs. There is also growing interest in higher-end beef cuts that draw interest from Africa’s growing middle class. Matt Copeland, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) representative in Africa, says that a growing population, an expanding need for affor...