Livestock

New awareness campaign asks Ontario growers to ‘Be Drift Aware’

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Monday, April 1, 2024

A partnership between multiple farm organizations has created a new awareness campaign, Be Drift Aware .

Key Points: 
  • A partnership between multiple farm organizations has created a new awareness campaign, Be Drift Aware .
  • Drift is the unintentional aerial movement of plant protection products away from the intended target.
  • “The call to action for this campaign is simple: our partners want to reduce spray drift across Ontario by providing easy access to the information when and where growers and spray operators need it,” says Janice Janiec, farm policy analyst, Ontario Federation of Agriculture.
  • Be Drift Aware was created by Grain Farmers of Ontario, Ontario Federation of Agriculture, Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, and CropLife Canada.

Dyadic Reports 2023 Full Year Results and Recent Company Progress

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

“In 2023, Dyadic achieved significant milestones in unlocking the potential of its microbial platforms.

Key Points: 
  • “In 2023, Dyadic achieved significant milestones in unlocking the potential of its microbial platforms.
  • We believe that we are well-positioned, both financially and scientifically, to execute our strategic plan with enhanced capabilities and resources.
  • For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company received a total of approximately $1.3 million in connection with the sale of Alphazyme LLC.
  • Other Income: For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company had a gain of approximately $1,018,000 from the sale of the Company’s equity interest in Alphazyme, LLC.

The Breakthrough Institute Endorses the EMIT LESS Act, A Step Toward Reducing Enteric Methane Emissions

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Targeting enteric fermentation in livestock production represents an opportunity to curb nearly one-quarter of U.S. methane emissions.

Key Points: 
  • Targeting enteric fermentation in livestock production represents an opportunity to curb nearly one-quarter of U.S. methane emissions.
  • Reducing enteric methane emissions can be both a climate win, and an economic imperative by reducing the cost of cattle feed.
  • The legislation directs the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to expand domestic capacity to develop and increase the adoption of enteric methane solutions.
  • Furthermore, the bill would make enteric methane reduction products and practices eligible for cost-share under several USDA conservation programs.

Yield10 Bioscience Announces that the Plant Biosafety Office of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has Cleared Genome-edited E3902 Camelina for Planting in Canada

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

E3902 Camelina remains subject to other applicable requirements of the Seeds Act and Regulations in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • E3902 Camelina remains subject to other applicable requirements of the Seeds Act and Regulations in Canada.
  • In addition to the recent regulatory determination in Canada, the Company has previously received favorable regulatory determinations for planting E3902 Camelina in the United States, Argentina, and Chile.
  • United States: In 2018, the U.S. Department of Agriculture determined that E3902 Camelina is not considered regulated under 7 CFR part 340.
  • 1523 of 2001, and its amendments regarding GMOs confirming that this line is not considered regulated in Chile and can be cultivated like conventional Camelina.

Blain’s Farm & Fleet’s AnimalRX: A Timely Solution for Dairy & Meat Farmers amidst the Shifting Animal Medication Landscape

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

This change now requires these medications, such as Oxytetracycline, Sulfisoxazole, Erythromycin, and others to be obtained with a prescription from a licensed veterinarian.

Key Points: 
  • This change now requires these medications, such as Oxytetracycline, Sulfisoxazole, Erythromycin, and others to be obtained with a prescription from a licensed veterinarian.
  • Many farmers don’t have time for this extra step, especially during critical periods, such as the ongoing calving season.
  • "Urgency in obtaining affordable prescriptions for your animals, especially during calving season, is crucial," stresses Steve McCombs, Buyer at Blain's Farm & Fleet.
  • "The introduction of farmandfleetrx.com stands as a dynamic and essential resource, aiding animal owners in effortlessly navigating the new regulatory landscape.

Zimbabwe Agri-business Industry Report 2023: Local and International Influences, Competitive Environment, Outlook, Industry Associations - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, April 8, 2024

The "The Agri-business Sector in Zimbabwe 2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "The Agri-business Sector in Zimbabwe 2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The agribusiness industry is one of Zimbabwe's most important economic growth drivers together with mining and tourism.
  • All farm land belongs to the state and farmers are issued with 99-year lease agreements.
  • Zimbabwe's GDP growth is projected at 3.2% in 2023 up from 3.0% in 2022, anchored by agriculture, mining, and services.

Applegate Farms LLC Announces $50,000 Support American Farmland Trust's Brighter Future Fund

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Monday, April 8, 2024

BEDMINSTER, N.J., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In its commitment to supporting the next  generation of farmers,  APPLEGATE®, the nation's leading natural and organic meat brand, has announced a new partnership with American Farmland Trust (AFT) in a $50,000 donation to the AFT's Brighter Future Fund, a program that helps farmers and ranchers nationwide improve their viability, access, transfer, or permanently protect farmland, and adopt regenerative agricultural* practices. Applegate's donation will fund grants, valued up to $5,000, for livestock farmers or ranchers who are working to who are becoming more resilient and viable.

Key Points: 
  • "American Farmland Trust has a proven track record of advocacy and support to an incredible network of farmers.
  • Applications for Brighter Future Fund grants open in early July and grantees will be announced in October.
  • A move towards a regenerative future, means making farming a viable business model for family farms and first-generation farmers."
  • To apply, farmers and ranchers should submit a completed electronic Brighter Future Fund Application to AFT.

Biogas Market to Reach $88.6 billion, Globally, by 2032 at 4.2% CAGR: Allied Market Research

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Monday, April 8, 2024

PORTLAND, Ore., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "Biogas Market by Source (Landfill Gas, Livestock Waste, Municipal Waste, and Others) and Application (Power Generation, Co-Generation, Buildings, and Others): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2023-2032". According to the report, the "biogas market" was valued at $59 billion in 2022, and is estimated to reach $88.6 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 4.2% from 2023 to 2032.

Key Points: 
  • Municipal solid waste (MSW) can be a valuable feedstock for biogas production through anaerobic digestion, offering a sustainable and environmentally friendly solution for waste management and renewable energy production.
  • Let's explore the potential of using municipal waste for biogas production, its benefits, challenges, and opportunities.
  • Municipal waste is generated continuously, providing a consistent and reliable supply of feedstock for biogas production.
  • India has a significant potential for biogas production due to its large agricultural sector and substantial organic waste generation.

Biogas Market to Reach $88.6 billion, Globally, by 2032 at 4.2% CAGR: Allied Market Research

Retrieved on: 
Monday, April 8, 2024

PORTLAND, Ore., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "Biogas Market by Source (Landfill Gas, Livestock Waste, Municipal Waste, and Others) and Application (Power Generation, Co-Generation, Buildings, and Others): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2023-2032". According to the report, the "biogas market" was valued at $59 billion in 2022, and is estimated to reach $88.6 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 4.2% from 2023 to 2032.

Key Points: 
  • Municipal solid waste (MSW) can be a valuable feedstock for biogas production through anaerobic digestion, offering a sustainable and environmentally friendly solution for waste management and renewable energy production.
  • Let's explore the potential of using municipal waste for biogas production, its benefits, challenges, and opportunities.
  • Municipal waste is generated continuously, providing a consistent and reliable supply of feedstock for biogas production.
  • India has a significant potential for biogas production due to its large agricultural sector and substantial organic waste generation.

Rapid Expansion of U.S. Soybean Processing Capacity Risks Industry Overbuild

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

To meet the growing demand for soybean oil, U.S. soybean processors are ramping up their production capacity, which is expected to increase by 23% over the next three years.

Key Points: 
  • To meet the growing demand for soybean oil, U.S. soybean processors are ramping up their production capacity, which is expected to increase by 23% over the next three years.
  • However, overbuilding U.S. soybean crush capacity, combined with sustained levels of low processing margins could threaten the viability of new, high-cost plants in the long term.
  • The expansion of U.S. soybean processing capacity will lead to growing supplies of soybean meal, which could also pressure processor margins.
  • But for soybean processors, the question is whether domestic livestock supplies will be ample enough to absorb the additional soybean meal.