U.S. Dairy Strengthens Mexican Ties

Jun 04, 2025

NMPF and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) strengthened its ties with the Mexican dairy industry at the seventh annual U.S.-Mexico joint summit, held May 27–29 in Madison, WI.

U.S. producer, processing and promotion leaders throughout the dairy supply chain, including representatives from Dairy Management, Inc., Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association joined Mexican representatives including members of the National Confederation of Livestock Organizations (CNOG), Mexican Association of Milk Producers (AMLAC), National Chamber of Dairy Manufacturers (CANILEC), and National Agricultural Council (CNA).

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Video: Feeding Faba Bean to Pigs - Dr. Eduardo Beltranena

In this special rerun episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Eduardo Beltranena from North Carolina State University explains how faba beans can be used in pig diets as a source of both starch and protein. He discusses environmental benefits, inclusion rates, frost-damaged beans, tannin concerns, cultivar selection, and how producers can compare faba beans against cereals and protein meals for cost-effective feeding. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Faba beans provide both starch and protein, competing directly with cereals in swine diets."

Meet the guest: Dr. Eduardo Beltranena / eduardo-beltranena-61660a1b2 is an Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist at North Carolina State University. He holds a Ph.D. in nutrition and reproduction interactions from the University of Alberta and has worked across swine production, feed industry nutrition, contract research, government research, teaching, and extension. His work focuses on swine nutrition, regional feedstuffs, and practical feed formulation. Learn more from Dr. Eduardo Beltranena on The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, available on all major platforms.