From the editors of Feedstuffs
USDA, University of Wisconsin-Madison break ground on new dairy research facility
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and University of Wisconsin–Madison’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a world-class dairy research facility that will expand the two organizations’ long-standing partnership to tackle key issues affecting dairy farms across the country.
Scheduled for completion in 2027 and administered by ARS’ U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center in partnership with UW–Madison CALS, the new facility and its associated buildings will house robotic milking systems, chambers for measuring greenhouse gas emissions, an advanced animal nutrition unit and state-of-the-art laboratories for agronomy and dairy science, as well as offices and a visitor center.
“The construction of this new facility represents a continuum of cooperative research between ARS and UW–Madison CALS that builds on achievements of the past to meet the evolving needs of our dairy producers now and in the future,” said ARS Administrator Dr. Simon Liu. “This facility also is a testament to the unwavering support and advocacy of our stakeholders at all levels of the process.”
Located on a 42-acre site about a 45-minute drive from the city of Madison, WI, the new facility will broaden both laboratory and field research aimed to improve soil health, forage production, forage quality, dairy nutrition, nutrient-use efficiency, ecosystem services, milk production, and resiliency in the face of climate change.Read more
JCB breaks ground at new $500 million North American factory
JCB began work on a new $500 million factory in San Antonio, Texas – the biggest investment in the company’s history.
An official groundbreaking ceremony at the site marked the beginning of construction, where The Hon. Alice Bamford, the daughter of company Chairman Anthony Bamford, as she turned the first shovelful of dirt on the property.
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ADM Animal Nutrition expands feed product recall
ADM Animal Nutrition is expanding the recalls announced on March 30 and April 11, to include the following additional products due to elevated levels of magnesium, sodium, calcium, chloride and/or phosphorus.
Possible impacts of elevated levels of magnesium, sodium, calcium, chloride and/or phosphorus can include the following depending on the type of animal and specific ingredient involved. No illnesses have been reported to date.
WEBINAR: Strategic Use of Soybean Meal to Maximize Hog Carcass Weight during Summer
During summer months, pig producers often face a decline in carcass weight due to the adverse impact of heat stress on pigs and the replacement of soybean meal with intake-reducing ingredients. This situation presents a significant financial hurdle for producers. Leveraging on extensive research that highlights the critical role of soybean meal in enhancing the growth performance of pigs, a summer nutrition program that uses high levels of soybean meal and excludes feed intake-reducing ingredients may be a solution. Click to view
