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Category: Aquaculture
The Power of Feed Conversion Ratios in Aquaculture: Driving Profitability, Performance, and Sustainability
In aquaculture, feed is the engine that drives the entire system. Feed costs can account for up to 70% of total production expenses, making feed efficiency one of the most…
The Future of Soy in Aquafeed: Transforming Marine Finfish Nutrition
As global aquaculture continues to expand, the need for sustainable and efficient feed ingredients has never been greater. Aquaculture producers and feed manufacturers are increasingly concerned about the availability and…
Morgan Cheatham Recognized with 2024 Best Dissertation Award for Research in U.S. Catfish Production
Morgan Cheatham, PhD, USSEC’s Manager of Animal Utilization & Aquaculture, has been honored with the 2024 Best Dissertation Award by the International Association of Aquaculture Economics and Management (IAAEM). The…
Exploring Sustainable U.S. Soy Through Aquaculture
Media Tour Highlights U.S. Soy’s Impact in Thailand As part of its mission to increase global awareness about the many advantages of U.S. Soy, the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC…
MEDIA INTERVIEW: Expana | AgriFood Summit 2024
Interviewee: Tom D’Alfonso, Director for Animal and Aquaculture at USSEC Questions: 1. You have recently completed a range of research projects looking at US soy and soybean meal (SBM) in…
From Field to Fin: The Soy-Powered Future of Aquaculture
Morgan Cheatham and Tom D’Alfonso, USSEC Aquaculture accounts for more than 50% of total global seafood production volumes, and aquaculture production volumes are increasing at a rate of 3.3% globally…
USSEC Support Sustainably Nourishes Animals, Businesses, Industries
Soybean meal and other feed ingredients from U.S. Soy deliver consistency and quality to nourish countless chickens, fish, pigs and many others. The additional knowledge and expertise that USSEC offers…
The U.S. Soy Crop Quality Report 2023: A Year of Adaptation and Resilience
Expect increased protein and oil yields per ton, consistency of soluble sugar and essential amino acids, and minimal total damage. Consistency and reliability matter. The year 2023 proved to be…
USSEC Honors 2023 Responsible Seafood Innovation Award Winners
One of the many ways USSEC promotes innovation and development of the global aquaculture industry is through sponsorship of the annual Responsible Seafood Innovation Awards. The awards recognized those finding…
USSEC Cultivates Aquaculture Growth Around the World
The aquaculture industry continues to expand to meet global fish and seafood demand, and USSEC is committed to supporting its development. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations…