What are biofilms? In many cases, microorganisms (as bacteria) can flourish in water systems and produce a slimy film, biofilm, that can obstruct water lines and filters, restrict water flow, and impact farm animal performance. A biofilm begins as a thin, usually resistant layer of microorganisms that form on and coat various wetted surfaces. As […]
The Hidden Killer
At NCH Life Sciences, our mission is to develop probiotic solutions that produce measurable improvements in digestive health. By striving to deliver healthier air and water, we help customers increase production efficiency while reducing environmental impact. Our commitment to our customers goes beyond our biological products, with product lines spanning from chlorine control, wastewater management […]
The New Frontier of Agriculture
In 1996, California, the first state to legalize medicinal cannabis consumption, kickstarted a trend of cannabis legislation throughout the rest of the United States. As of April 2021, 15 states have legalized cannabis and are producing, distributing, and consuming cannabis to a certain extent. From a business perspective, the new era of the cannabis industry […]
High Feed Costs and Diseases are Hurting Global Food Production
Animal feed costs are projected to be 12% higher in 2021 – the highest corn and soybean meal prices since 2011 – due to a whole host of challenges we faced globally in 2020. Our customers and suppliers have handled expected factors such as material shortages, seasonal disease pressures, and climate impacts, but the economic […]
A Glimpse of Light in the Pond of Darkness
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to uncertain times in the global shrimp industry, meanwhile, opportunity knocks for some countries to gain a greater market share in overall shrimp production. The pandemic has severely affected shrimp demand in the international and domestic markets. During the early part of 2020, most countries experienced decreasing trade in […]
2021: Go With Your Gut
With 2020 (thankfully) behind us, many of us will embark on the time-honored tradition of New Year’s resolutions. Studies show that 80% of us will also keep with the time-honored tradition of BREAKING our New Year’s resolutions. This year, instead of making a lofty New Year’s resolution, make a simple one- to keep your gut […]
2021: The Top Trends Redefining the Agriculture Industry
The year 2020 is wrapping up. Looking back, we can all remember the bad, but let us take some time to reflect on all the good. The agriculture industry consistently puts food on our tables, and during the pandemic, farmers ensured no shelves went empty. The new agricultural trends developed this year have paved the […]
A Season for Every Microbiome
At any given time, our bodies carry about 10-30 trillion bacteria that belong to thousands of different species. Depending on the person, these populations can fluctuate from day to day and even from morning to afternoon! Scientists studying the human gut microbiome have been evaluating those populations to find trends, keystones, and troublemakers to identify […]
Which Highly Pathogenic Disease Cost U.S. Taxpayers $1 Billion Dollars?
Outbreaks of highly pathogenic diseases not only devastate poultry farms across the U.S. but also affect the money that comes out of your pocket. From 2014-2015 avian influenza, one of the many diseases that affect poultry, spread across 17 states resulting in the loss of 51.5 million chickens and turkeys. The consequences of this one […]
ACTPRO™ Technology: Reshaping the Aquaculture Industry
The NCH Life Sciences team has been working on using our probiotic products to help aquaculture farmers improve their production capabilities. We are working in this market segment because seafood holds the current title for the largest traded food commodity in the world providing sustenance to approximately 3 billion people relying on fish meat as […]