Billions Of Well-Fed Chickens: How Hempseed Could Redefine US Poultry Production
The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) has approved hempseed meal, a byproduct of hemp oil production, as a feedstock for laying hens.
This decision was reached during AAFCO’s annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas, following a yearslong effort by U.S. hemp industry stakeholders.
Hempseed meal, also known as hempseed “cake,” will be tentatively listed later this year in AAFCO’s official publication, guiding feed industry regulations and procedures. This tentative listing allows individual states to move forward with commercial adoption.
Overcoming Objections And Setting Standards
The approval of hempseed meal by AAFCO was achieved after overcoming objections from the Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance (CHTA) and the European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA).
These groups had advocated for …