Brazil expects reduced grain harvest in 2023/2024
The 2023/2024 grain harvest is estimated at 294.1 million tons.
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European agriculture ministers discussed protein strategy
The Belgian federal and regional agriculture ministers invited their European colleagues to Belgium to discuss food, especially proteins, as a strategic sector for the future of Europe.
Corn and soybean projections for the 2023/2024 season USDA – April 2024
World corn projections were lowered by 2.4 million tons compared to the March report. Soybean production, trade, and ending stock projections were cut slightly.
Effects of arazyme in combination with dietary carbohydrolases on odor emission and gut microbiome in growing-finishing pigs
Dietary supplementation of arazyme and carbohydrolases effectively controls noxious gas emissions and improves health and meat quality in growing-finishing pigs.
Brazil: Record soybean exports in the first quarter
According to Cepea, the good export pace reflects the negotiations of fixed-term contracts which took place in 2023.
Acute and persistent oral glutamine supplementation and its impact on low and normal birthweight pre-weaning piglets
Glutamine supplementation may enhance pre-weaning piglet performance.
Formulation matters: Brewers' spent grains and slurry gas emissions
Including dried brewers' spent grains in the feed not only provides protein but can lessen the environmental impact of pig slurry.
Flavor in diets: Effect on sow feed intake, lactation performance, and subsequently weaned pig nursery performance
Feed flavor supplementation may enhance sow feed intake and improve piglet performance in hot seasons but not in winter conditions.
NOVUS swine team has new innovations lead
Bradley V. Lawrence, Ph.D., has been chosen to lead research and technology initiatives for the global swine team at Novus International, Inc.
Phytase and non-starch polysaccharide-hydrolizing enzymes and its impact on trace element deposition, intestinal morphology, and cecal microbiota of growing-finishing pigs
NSPases and phytase supplementation may modulate intestinal microbiota.
Modulation of the microbiota and reduction of S. Suis virulence. What mechanism could be behind it?
Modulation of the microbiota seems to influence the presence of S. Suis and the expression of its virulence factors.
Effect of dietary benzoic acid and supplemental enzymes on fiber-fermenting taxa and metabolites in the cecum of weaned pigs
Diet supplementation with benzoic acid and enzymes may affect the gut microbiota and metabolome of weaned pigs.
Evonik Vland Biotech joint venture commences operations
Grand opening of the joint venture between Evonik China and Shandong Vland Biotech in Qingdao, China.
Corn and soybeans: Projections for the 2023/2024 season USDA - March 2024
World corn production estimates were lowered by 2.3 million tons compared to the February report. For soybeans, estimates were again cut for Brazil.
Brazil: New estimate for the 2023/24 grain harvest is 295.6 mt
The volume represents a drop of 7.6% from the last season, i.e. 24.2 million tons less to be harvested.