Oct 27
India is the largest producer of milk with 187.75 MT production ( Basic animal husbandry statistics, 2019). The average yield is about 1600 Kg/animal whereas the world average is about 2700 kg/animal. Israel and the USA are the leading countries with average yields of about 13000 and 10500 Kg/animal respectively. …READ MORE
Aug 17
More than 500 mycotoxins are identified and out of that 50 are analyzed in the laboratory. Majorly mycotoxins are categorised into 5 groups- Aflatoxin, Ochratoxin, Fumonisin, Zearalenone, Trichothecene. Out of these mycotoxins, few are identified as masked mycotoxins. In 1990, Manfred Gareis used the term “masked mycotoxins” for the …READ MORE
Apr 3
We know you’re busy, so we decided to pull some stories from the news that you may have missed that you should know about. From work-life balance to methane emissions to tigers (that’s right, tigers) to the future of smart farms–here’s what you need to know. Agri-View | Work …READ MORE
Mar 27
Finding a feed preservation solution that protects the nutritional quality of grains and livestock feed is difficult. Mold is especially difficult to eliminate without destroying nutrients. Sure, you can follow storage tips and best practices down to the letter, but when it’s all said and done agriculture operations still …READ MORE
Feb 20
2017 saw its fair share of fish farming mishaps, but the most recent—and perhaps most newsworthy—took place in August. Cooke Aquaculture, an Atlantic salmon fish farm near Cypress Island, Washington, suffered catastrophic devastation from unusual tide activity that damaged the fish pens, leading to the escape of over 100,000 fish. Nature’s …READ MORE
Nov 7
2017 has seen its fair share of monumental issues concerning global animal agriculture. Thanks to intense scrutiny focused on international trade deals and sustainability, these issues have been at the forefront of the news throughout much of the year. There are four newsworthy events that stole the headlines this year. …READ MORE
Oct 31
In an industry that’s typically more serious than entertaining, we’ve compiled a list of farming and agriculture facts that are sure to pique your interest. Most people wouldn’t associate this industry with humor or intrigue, but chances are you haven’t heard these six strange facts before. 1. What Kind of …READ MORE
Oct 10
When Hurricane Harvey made landfall on the Texas coast, it brought with it winds in excess of 130 to 150 mph and 51.88 inches of rainfall, setting a new record for the continental US. In the wake of this devastation, the Texas agriculture industry is turning their attention to recovery efforts …READ MORE
Sep 19
2017 has been a volatile year for trade deals, especially where the United States is concerned. Shortly after newly-elected President Donald J. Trump took office in January, he withdrew the world power from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). Following this move, Trump announced his intention to renegotiate the North American Free Trade …READ MORE
Sep 12
The earliest examples of commercial farming can be traced all the way back to 9,500 BC, when people began to trade their crops in exchange for goods. For thousands of years, commercial farming has influenced the gradual evolution of the agriculture industry. Changes in population, technology, transportation, and more have …READ MORE
May 16
In previous articles we’ve discussed how commercial deer breeding has evolved into one of the most lucrative livestock businesses in the U.S., with the overall market value approaching $1 billion. As an extremely popular animal with hunting communities, many agricultural producers see deer as a livestock product that has all of …READ MORE
