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Feedstuffs in Focus

Feedstuffs 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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00:19:21

Consumer 'food values' remain steady in spite of...

Feedstuffs in Focus ·

2021/01/29

When you go to the grocery store, why do you buy what you buy? Are you most concerned with price, with a product’s taste or appearance, or are you more interested in its impact on your body and the environment? And has the importance you place on those attributes shifted over the past 10 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic?In this episode we talk with a University of Illinois economist who recently published results of the latest survey into consumer food values and learn what has or hasn’t changed

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00:12:41

African swine fever vaccine: What could it mean for...

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2021/01/22

Initial research in the U.S. on African swine fever started in the 1970s when the viral disease was spreading through Spain and Portugal. In the 1990s, USDA’s Agricultural Research Service started looking for a vaccine.After years of work, sometimes was a bit sporadic due to funding, the U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced that it has a new vaccine for African swine fever that is headed toward commercialization. What potential might it have for the hog industry? Feedstuffs' Krissa

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00:16:31

Feeding, housing and managing "The Millennial Pig"

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2021/01/15

Now two decades into the “new” millennium, there is little question the livestock industry has changed, and continues to grow and evolve as time goes by. While technological improvements get a great deal of attention, one nutritionist says the evolution of genetics over the past 10 years has radically changed the way the swine industry feeds, houses and manages the modern hog.In this episode we talk with Jeffrey Knott of Ideal Animal Nutrition about the animal he calls “The Millennial Pig,” and

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00:11:07

Feedstuffs launches new virtual community, feed...

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2021/01/08

A new year, a new way of communicating, and a new benefit to Feedstuffs subscribers: Feedstuffs 365, a new virtual community and events platform for the feed and livestock industry, launches later this month. In addition to delivering live, interactive presentations and discussions on the day’s leading news and technical information, the new service also includes a new, more in-depth look at feed ingredient prices around the world.In this episode, Feedstuffs publisher Sarah Muirhead explains more

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00:14:20

Canada, now Australia, why not the U.S.?

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2020/12/18

When it comes to imported feed ingredients, it is important for feed manufacturers and livestock producers to have as much information as possible related to that ingredient and its origin. At stake is the health of our nation’s herds as unapproved ingredients can introduce significant disease risks. Unlike in Canada and now in Australia, the U.S. lacks any requirement that a supplier or trader confirm each imported biological ingredient is approved for animal feed use. Feedstuffs editor Sarah

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00:19:38

Agriculture and environmental groups form alliance on...

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2020/12/11

While the world has been focused on dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, a small but diverse group of members of the food supply chain gathered to evaluate if there are enough shared goals and beliefs on climate policy to speak on the issue with a unified voice for agriculture.In the past, climate legislation has failed in the U.S. in no small measure because the agriculture and forestry industries weren’t unified on the issue, and didn’t have a seat at the table. In an effort to correct that, the

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00:21:58

A conversation with Farm Credit Administration...

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2020/12/04

In 1987, when Congress voted to keep the Farm Credit System going with an infusion of funds, a contingency was that each of the system institutions needed to have a young, beginner and small farmer program. With the average age of the U.S. farmer pegged at 57.5 years, that young, beginner and small farmer program is a particular focus of the current chairman of the Farm Credit Administration.In this episode, Feedstuffs editor Jacqui Fatka talks with Farm Credit Administration Chairman and CEO Glen

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00:19:25

China's rebuilding of hog sector to require...

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2020/11/24

U.S. pork exports to China skyrocketed in 2020 as African swine fever (ASF) eroded two-thirds of China’s hog herd and drove local hog prices to record highs. A new report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange notes that exports to greater China now accounts for nearly 8% of U.S. pork production, compared to just 2% in 2018.However, the report also suggests that as China makes progress rebuilding its hog herd, this jeopardizes the U.S. export picture over the next three to five years. Will Sawyer is an

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00:11:16

Turkeys and presidential pardons have long tradition

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2020/11/21

Kicking off this year's holiday season will be a couple of real turkeys. That is, turkeys raised by National Turkey Federation chairman Ron Kardel and his wife Susie on their farm near Walcott, Iowa. They have produced the birds for this year's National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation at the White House.The Kardels will be accompanying the birds to the White House this week and presenting them to President Donald Trump, who will pardon them in a tradition that dates back many years.Following

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00:17:50

Global feed biosecurity aim of port analysis

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2020/11/20

Feed ingredients imported into the U.S. from countries with known foreign animal disease risks, such as African swine fever (ASF), present a threat to the U.S. pork industry. But just how great is this risk and where exactly does it originate when it comes to entry into the U.S.?To answer those questions, Feedstuffs editor Sarah Muirhead catches up with Dr. Scott Dee of Pipestone Veterinary Services for this segment of Feedstuffs in Focus. They discuss a recent analysis of soya-based feed

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00:20:34

EPA, dairy industry sign MOU on sustainability

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2020/11/13

For the first time, the dairy industry has signed an agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to reinforce "shared values" in the areas of environmental and economic sustainability for dairy farmers.Earlier this month EPA signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy. Lisa Watson, social responsibility officer for the Innovation Center, said the MOU builds on the work of the Dairy Sustainability Alliance, an alliance that brings together farmers,

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00:11:38

Promoting the brand, creating miles of smiles

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2020/11/04

The “Wienermobile” is that hot-dog-on-a-bun-shaped vehicle long used by the Oscar Mayer company to promote and advertise its products in the U.S. The first Wienermobile was created by Oscar Mayer’s nephew Carl G. Mayer in 1936. Today, there are six such giant hot dog vehicles that travel the nation promoting the brand and creating miles of smile.The Wienermobile concept has evolved over the years, so much so that in June 2017, the company added several new hot-dog-themed vehicles to its line,

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00:20:12

Talking CFAP and more with FSA's Fordyce

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2020/10/30

Meat, poultry, dairy and grain markets were all rocked by COVID-19 in the early months of 2020, and the ongoing repercussions from the pandemic injected massive uncertainty for farmers throughout the rest of the year. As with a variety of industries, agriculture was the beneficiary of government stimulus efforts coordinated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency.In this episode we talk with the administrator of FSA, the arm of USDA tasked with delivering a variety of financial

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00:30:42

Taking the pulse of consumers: Conversation with...

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2020/10/23

COVID-19 injected massive disruption into the meat supply chain throughout the first half of 2020. From plant-shutdown supply shocks to foodservice-shutdown demand shocks, the animal protein markets have been rocked on a variety of fronts. But what about the consumers of meat? How has a global pandemic and relatively unprecedented economic uncertainty affected their purchasing habits and preferences?In this episode we talk with one of the foremost academic experts on consumer trends and preferences

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00:22:43

Capitalizing on consumer interest in local meat...

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2020/10/16

COVID-19 caused some significant disruption in the food system in March and April of this year, with consumers stocking up on a number of meat items, and retailers limiting the purchases of a number of staples like eggs and dairy products. That disruption fueled a spike in demand for local meat processing as consumers — many for the first time ever — sought out a small butcher or processor to source their family’s protein needs.Major disruptions can often lead to opportunities for new entrants in

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00:18:43

Increasing milk protein is one way to improve dairy...

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2020/10/09

With milk protein values near all-time highs, increasing milk protein is one way dairy producers can improve income over feed costs. A solid nutritional strategy will not only increase milk protein, but also improve producer profitability.Cornell University professor Mike Van Amburgh is an expert in rumen function, nitrogen metabolism and fiber digestibility. With the rise in milk protein value, Van Amburgh says nutritionists and dairy producers need to look for ways to take advantage of these

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00:20:13

Solution for minimizing wildfire risk not easy but...

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2020/10/02

A combination of hot temperatures, dry conditions and poor forest management practices have resulted in another year of devastating losses for farmers and ranchers in the West. Wildfires have already burned through millions of acres and continue to rage, with rains not expected for weeks. Smoke alone has caused substantial crop and soil damage as well as respiratory issues for livestock. In this episode of Feedstuffs in Focus, Feedstuffs editor Sarah Muirhead talks with Jamie Johansson, president of

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00:07:39

Amino acid imbalance aids in slowing of pig growth rate

Feedstuffs in Focus ·

2020/09/25

The coronavirus pandemic resulted in delays and extended shutdowns at numerous packing plants, all the while straining the pork industry as market hogs had to be held in facilities longer than expected.To minimize sorting losses and keep as many pigs in market condition as possible, the feed industry stepped up to help hog producers adjust their rations. The goal was that of reduced growth rates and feed intakes. In this episode of Feedstuffs in Focus, Feedstuffs editor Sarah Muirhead talks with Dr

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00:22:49

Dairy checkoff does COVID-19 pivot

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2020/09/18

What has COVID-19 meant for the dairy checkoff? Where is the dairy industry and dairy checkoff heading in these pandemic times? In this episode of Feedstuffs in Focus, Feedstuffs editor Sarah Muirhead talks with Barb O’Brien, president of DMI and the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy. We are more than seven months into a pandemic that has interrupted the daily operations of schools, food services/restaurants as well as some dairy producers as they have struggled to keep their team members on the farm

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00:15:47

Decline in school lunch milk consumption may affect...

Feedstuffs in Focus ·

2020/09/10

Fluid milk consumption among children is vital, as adequate consumption of dairy products, especially during childhood, has beneficial health outcomes later in life. These benefits include reduced risk of osteoporosis, hypertension, obesity and cancer in adulthood.Milk consumption among children has been declining for decades, so understanding and fulfilling the needs of children is crucial to reverse the decline. In an article appearing in theJournal of Dairy Science, scientists from North Carolina

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