From the editors of Feedstuffs
Iowa State researchers attract $530.5M in total external funding
Iowa State University researchers attracted $301.3 million to support their experiments and projects for the 2023 fiscal year that ended June 30, topping $300 million for the first time and setting the university's record for annual, external, sponsored research funding.
The new record beat the previous record – $284.2 million in fiscal year 2022 – by $17.1 million or 6%.
The new research total also includes records for federal research funding, $206.9 million, and non-federal research funding, $94.4 million. The previous records were set in fiscal year 2022, $198.2 million for federal support and $86 million for non-federal support.
"The record-setting investments in Iowa State research in fiscal year 2023 by both federal agencies and non-federal sources reinforce the university's continuing progress in achieving its aspiration to be the trusted partner for proactive and innovative solutions," said Peter Dorhout, Iowa State's vice president for research.
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USDA invests in antimicrobial resistance dashboards
The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has announced 12 awards totaling more than $3.2 million in cooperative agreement funding to create antimicrobial resistance dashboards. These awards will help advance scientific knowledge around antimicrobial resistance through partnerships with the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, Cornell University, Iowa State University, University of Florida, North Carolina State University, Texas Tech University, University of Illinois, University of Missouri and University of Washington.Antimicrobial resistance is a global health threat that makes antibiotics and other antimicrobials less effective.Addressing AMR is important to APHIS, along with the agricultural and public health sectors, because antimicrobials are some of our most critical tools for treating serious infections and saving the lives of people and animals. Taking a One Health approach to tackling complex human and animal health challenges such as this is imperative.Read more
By Anna Forseth, NPPC director of animal health
African swine fever has been a topic of discussion at almost every swine industry event over the past five years. Given the growing threat of foreign animal diseases – it is more important than ever to address gaps in preparedness and our response capacity and capability. This includes a review of the industry's traceability system and our ability to efficiently and accurately trace live swine. Traceability not only supports disease management, but it plays a significant role in our ability to regionalize and resume trade. We must remember that all exports will cease when a positive case of a FAD is confirmed in the United States.
A swine traceability system is in place today but there are areas that must be improved upon. Through the development of the "Swine Traceability Task Force," NPPC is working with producers to proactively address the additional traceability requirements of trading partners.Read more
For more information on traceability, visit NPPC.org for the one-pager on this issue.
JBS pursuing dual stock exchange listing in Brazil, U.S.
By Krissa Welshans
JBS has announced a long-awaited proposal to list company shares on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the São Paulo Stock Exchange (B3), using Brazilian Depository Receipts (BDRs). JBS initially announced U.S. IPO plans in December 2016, but the involvement of company executives in numerous ongoing scandals led the company to forego the plans in 2017. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic further delayed the company’s plans. Gilberto Tomazoni, chief executive officer of JBS Global, said the “transformative value proposition” will unlock the potential value of the company for all stakeholders.Read more
Massachusetts Question 3implementation delay granted
By Ann HessThe U.S. pork industry has gained some additional time to work with Massachusetts authorities to address important issues associated with Question 3 compliant pork reaching the New England region—thanks to an extended stay on implementation until Aug. 23. This week District Judge Margaret R. Guzman granted the order by the plaintiffs, including the Massachusetts Restaurant Association, Restaurant Law Center and the National Pork Producers Council, to lengthen the stay which was set to go into effect July 12.
The Office of the Massachusetts Attorney General has agreed that it will not enforce pork sale rules against any plaintiff or non-party during the stay period.
