TAGS - Why Micro Ingredients Are Of Increasing Global Importance
2025-06-05 07:55:00 ET
Summary
- Corn and soybeans, the two most widely planted crops in terms of national acreage, are commonly processed to feed cattle, hogs and poultry.
- With very little vitamin and amino acid production occurring in the United States, trade is thus a crucial issue to the nation’s livestock producers.
- As risks persist in the micro ingredients space, reliable market intelligence will continue to play an important role for a variety of market participants across the globe.
By Emily Balsamo and Stefan Schmidinger
At a Glance
- Vitamins and amino acids are crucial inputs to livestock feed, ensuring optimal animal health and growth.
- While the United States is a net exporter of major feed inputs corn and soybean meal, the U.S. is a net importer of critical feed supplements.