Livestock | Jotup

Forever Feed Technologies Partners with Dr. Greenhouse, to Design Controlled Environment for World's Largest Sustainable Animal Feed Mill

Retrieved on:

Monday, January 22, 2024

ASG, Weather, Research, Farmer, Health, Methane, Growth, Carbon, Germination, Water, Greenhouse, CEA, FFT, Livestock

HANFORD, Calif., Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Forever Feed Technologies, a pioneering leader in sustainable indoor feed growing systems, today announces a definitive agreement with Dr. Greenhouse, Inc., to design the controlled environment for an enterprise-scale indoor feed mill at the River Ranch Dairy in Hanford, California. The feed mill will grow Automated Sprouted Grain (ASG) to enrich the diets of over 5,000 dairy cows. FFT anticipates the indoor feed mill will begin production in late 2024.

Key Points:

HANFORD, Calif., Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Forever Feed Technologies, a pioneering leader in sustainable indoor feed growing systems, today announces a definitive agreement with Dr. Greenhouse, Inc., to design the controlled environment for an enterprise-scale indoor feed mill at the River Ranch Dairy in Hanford, California.
The feed mill will grow Automated Sprouted Grain (ASG) to enrich the diets of over 5,000 dairy cows.
"Automated growing systems for animal feed, and the controlled environment engineering needed to maximize germination and nutritional efficiency is critical," said Nathan Bastow, SVP Engineering Services, Forever Feed Technologies.
Dr. Greenhouse, combined with JR Automation ( announced earlier ), will work with Forever Feed Technologies to build the first production FFT Feed Mill at the River Ranch Dairy later this year.

Governor Glenn Youngkin Appoints MurLarkey's Thomas W. Murray to Virginia Spirits Board

Retrieved on:

Friday, January 19, 2024

Entrepreneurship, Livestock, Philosophy, Commonwealth, Farmer, Traction, Human Rights Award

BRISTOW, Va., Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MurLarkey Distilled Spirits is proud to announce Governor Glenn Youngkin's selection of Thomas Murray for the Virginia Spirits Board. This appointment reflects the Governor's commitment to appointing individuals deeply rooted in the industry with a passion for upholding the highest standards. Mr. Murray's role on the Board is poised to elevate the state's spirits landscape, fostering ongoing excellence and innovation in the production and promotion of Virginia-made spirits.

Key Points:

Governor Glenn Youngkin Appoints MurLarkey CEO and Co-Founder, Thomas W. Murray to the Virginia Spirits Board.
BRISTOW, Va., Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MurLarkey Distilled Spirits is proud to announce Governor Glenn Youngkin's selection of Thomas Murray for the Virginia Spirits Board.
Mr. Murray's role on the Board is poised to elevate the state's spirits landscape, fostering ongoing excellence and innovation in the production and promotion of Virginia-made spirits.
In his role as Co-Founder and CEO of MurLarkey Distilled Spirits, Mr. Murray brings a distinctive blend of vision, innovation, and business acumen to the Virginia Spirits Board.

Minister MacAulay concludes productive visit to Washington, D.C.

Retrieved on:

Friday, January 19, 2024

Livestock, Research, Macaulay, Partnership, Food security, 2018 California Proposition 12, Meat, National Cattlemen's Beef Association, Climate change, The Honourable, USD, Minister

While in Washington, Minister MacAulay met with the United States Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack.

Key Points:

While in Washington, Minister MacAulay met with the United States Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack.
During the meeting, Minister MacAulay raised proposed changes in voluntary "Product of USA" labelling regulations for meat and livestock and California's Proposition 12.
The Minister reaffirmed Canada's concerns that these rules have the potential to restrict trade and disrupt supply chains.
- The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
This is the first ministerial outreach to the U.S. by Minister MacAulay since his reappointment as Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food on July 26, 2023.

Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Study, in partnership with Symbrosia and Danone North America, Aims to Prove Effectiveness of Seaweed Oil Extract for Livestock Methane Reduction

Retrieved on:

Thursday, January 18, 2024

KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii , Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Symbrosia, a Hawaii-based cleantech startup that uses seaweed to drastically reduce livestock methane emissions, is excited to announce a study with Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (Cornell CALS), supported by Danone North America, a leading food and beverage company. Designed by Associate Professor Joe McFadden, the study aims to prove the effectiveness of an Asparagopsis-based seaweed oil extract for reducing livestock methane emissions compared to Symbrosia's existing freeze-dried seaweed products.

Key Points:

Designed by Associate Professor Joe McFadden, the study aims to prove the effectiveness of an Asparagopsis-based seaweed oil extract for reducing livestock methane emissions compared to Symbrosia's existing freeze-dried seaweed products.
"The study is more in-depth than any previous, accounting for animal and human food safety, energetics, manure composition, and gas emissions.
The Asparagopsis species has been proven to reduce methane emissions in ruminant species by interfering with the methanogenesis process.
"The use of Asparagopsis-based seaweed oil extract as a methane mitigator for livestock requires a holistic scientific approach to ensure sustained efficacy and safety," McFadden said.

Milking Robots Market worth $5.3 billion by 2029 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

Retrieved on:

Thursday, January 18, 2024

Livestock, Farm, DeLaval, Hardware, Milk, Statistics, Farmer, Animal, Cattle, GEA Group, Growth, RFID, Production, Forestry, Evaporated milk, Dairy

The hardware segment is poised to lead the milking robots industry throughout the forecast period.

Key Points:

The hardware segment is poised to lead the milking robots industry throughout the forecast period.
The sensing and monitoring sub-segment within the milking robot's hardware category is anticipated to undergo rapid expansion, reflecting a robust growth trajectory.
Europe is likely to account for the largest market share in the global milking robots' market by 2029.
The growing demand for dairy products globally and the presence of many market players providing milking robots are the major factors driving the market growth in Europe.

Milking Robots Market worth $5.3 billion by 2029 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

Retrieved on:

Thursday, January 18, 2024

Livestock, Farm, DeLaval, Hardware, Milk, Statistics, Farmer, Animal, Cattle, GEA Group, Growth, RFID, Production, Forestry, Evaporated milk, Dairy

The hardware segment is poised to lead the milking robots industry throughout the forecast period.

Key Points:

The hardware segment is poised to lead the milking robots industry throughout the forecast period.
The sensing and monitoring sub-segment within the milking robot's hardware category is anticipated to undergo rapid expansion, reflecting a robust growth trajectory.
Europe is likely to account for the largest market share in the global milking robots' market by 2029.
The growing demand for dairy products globally and the presence of many market players providing milking robots are the major factors driving the market growth in Europe.

Patriot Growth Insurance Services Expands Agriculture Insurance Niche with Momentum Ag Partnership

Retrieved on:

Thursday, January 18, 2024

Momentum, Livestock, AIP, Farmer, Agriculture, Farmers Business Network, FBN

FORT WASHINGTON, Pa., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Patriot Growth Insurance Services, LLC (Patriot), one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing insurance services firms, is excited to announce that it has partnered with Momentum Ag, formerly a division of Farmers Business Network (FBN).

Key Points:

FORT WASHINGTON, Pa., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Patriot Growth Insurance Services, LLC (Patriot), one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing insurance services firms, is excited to announce that it has partnered with Momentum Ag, formerly a division of Farmers Business Network (FBN).
Momentum Ag, formerly FBN Insurance LLC, is keenly focused on the agriculture industry with crop, livestock, and health insurance product offerings.
With more than 50 employees, Momentum Ag works with farmers and ranchers to provide optimized coverage options for their operations.
With the launch of Momentum Ag, we are creating a unique agriculture insurance agency rooted in white-glove service, while delivering a technology-enabled experience for our customers," said Lucas Strom, President and Founding Partner of Momentum Ag.

AES Completes Construction of 3.5 GW of Renewables in 2023

Retrieved on:

Thursday, January 18, 2024

Livestock, Commonwealth, Wind, Arizona State Land Department, AES, Electricity, Partnership, University, Carbon, AES Corporation, Soil, Renewable energy

ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) announced the completion of 3.5 GW of renewables projects in 2023, nearly doubling the capacity constructed compared to 2022.

Key Points:

ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) announced the completion of 3.5 GW of renewables projects in 2023, nearly doubling the capacity constructed compared to 2022.
"In 2023, AES completed the construction of 3.5 GW of new renewables.
Including these newly added projects, AES' portfolio of renewables now reaches 18.4 GW," said Andrés Gluski, AES President and Chief Executive Officer.
Of the 3.5 GW of projects that AES completed, 1.6 GW are solar, 1.3 GW are wind and 0.6 GW are energy storage.

Bion’s New Patent Expands Coverage to Industrial and Municipal Waste Streams

Retrieved on:

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Livestock, Digestate, ANIMAL, EPA, Ammonia, Nitrate, Groundwater, Economics, OTC, Water, BNET, Patent, Council, ARS, QB, Sewage treatment

Bion just optimized the ARS at its Fair Oaks facility for the final design process for full-scale animal waste systems.

Key Points:

Bion just optimized the ARS at its Fair Oaks facility for the final design process for full-scale animal waste systems.
With this fifth patent, Bion’s IP now covers organic waste streams from industrial and municipal sources, as well.
ANIMAL WASTE There are 473 animal waste digesters operating in the U.S. today, most on dairy operations.
We’ve already seen results at Fair Oaks that demonstrate we can configure the ARS for the economics of industrial waste streams.

Acceligen Announces Innovative Scientific Paper on Breeding PRRSV Resistant Pigs

Retrieved on:

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

EAGAN, Minn., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Acceligen, the leading Precision Breeding company for food animals, today announced publication in Antiviral Research of their groundbreaking work on breeding PRRSV resistant pigs.

Key Points:

A SUBSIDIARY OF RECOMBINETICS INC., ACCELIGEN ANNOUNCES INNOVATIVE SCIENTIFIC PAPER ON BREEDING PRRSV RESISTANT PIGS
EAGAN, Minn., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Acceligen, the leading Precision Breeding company for food animals, today announced publication in Antiviral Research of their groundbreaking work on breeding PRRSV resistant pigs.
Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus, also known as PRRSV, is a virus which results in substantial economic harm to pig farms on a global scale.
The publication shows that Acceligen is meeting this challenge by uniquely breeding pigs resistant to PRRSV-1 and PRRSV-2.
Dr. Tad Sonstegard, co-author and CEO of Acceligen said, "The results of this research demonstrate that Acceligen's approach to breed PRRSV resistant pigs opens an alternative avenue for making this trait available to the entire industry."