Jim Long Pork Commentary: Pork Cut-outs hold over 80₵ lb 21 Jan 2021 Sponsored Last week there was chatter about pork demand. The bears attacked the market. When the dust settled Friday, U.S. pork cut-outs were still over 80₵. The market held - a positive sign. We expect over the coming weeks pork …
Proposed legislation in the Czech Republic to boost domestic food in supermarkets could clash with EU 21 Jan 2021 Czech lawmakers have approved legislation that requires shops to sell mainly domestically made food to benefit Czech farmers, but the law could face pushback from EU economic rules.
CME update: US lean hog futures climb as grain futures lose ground 21 Jan 2021 US lean hog futures rose on 20 January, supported by lower feed-grain futures and expectations that the US herd will shrink as spring approaches.
Germany identifies 30 more ASF cases in wild boar 21 Jan 2021 An additional 30 cases of African swine fever have been detected in wild boars in Eastern Germany, with no farm pigs affected.
China lifts COVID-19-related bans on three Brazil meat plants 21 Jan 2021 China has lifted trade bans on three Brazilian meat plants owned by JBS SA and Aurora Alimentos on 20 January.
US NFU welcomes new Biden-Harris Administration 21 Jan 2021 The NFU stands ready to work with the incoming administration.
U.S. Department of Agriculture announces staff appointments 21 Jan 2021 With the change in Administration on Wednesday, the USDA announced several key appointments
Tanzania reports major outbreak of ASF 20 Jan 2021 At least 500 pigs have died after an outbreak of African swine fever in Tanzania’s northern Kahama district.
USDA issues a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on animal biotechnology and gene editing 20 Jan 2021 USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue has signed a MOU that puts the Department of Agriculture as the chief regulator over farm animal biotechnology and gene editing.
US NFU congratulates Dr Jewel Bronaugh on her nomination as Deputy Secretary for the USDA 20 Jan 2021 If confirmed, Dr Bronaugh would be the first Black woman to hold the position at the US Agriculture Department.
CME update: lean hog futures fell, closely aligning with the cash market index 20 Jan 2021 US lean hog futures fell on 19 January as strong slaughter rates keeps market supplies abundant.
Streptococcus suis vaccine study shows promising results 20 Jan 2021 The new autogenous Streptococcus suis vaccines have been used by researchers and scientists in an effort to reduce the usage of important antimicrobials.
Rwanda considers targeted vaccination against swine erysipelas 19 Jan 2021 After multiple outbreaks of swine erysipelas, an infectious bacterial disease, Rwanda’s government is considering a vaccination campaign in affected pig farming districts.
“We must minimise carbon emissions while pursuing agricultural development” – ASU study 19 Jan 2021 New research from Arizona State University finds that feeding the world while saving the planet is a difficult balancing act, but essential for our future.
Canada embraces insect farming to help tackle food waste 19 Jan 2021 Canada's AgriInnovate Program has given $6 million to Enterra Feed Corporation to build an insect farm that can reduce Canada's food waste while providing livestock feed.
UK's meat industry sounds the alarm as border delays from Brexit stall exports 19 Jan 2021 The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) is receiving more calls from meat companies highlighting the problems they've been experiencing at the borders and warns that these problems are causing a serious and sustained loss of trade with the UK's biggest export partner.…
Neonatal pigs with low levels of viremia may benefit from PRRS vaccination 18 Jan 2021 Sponsored Q: High mortality in nursery pigs is often seen in herds positive for porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) virus. What’s not clear is whether vaccination of viremic neonatal pigs — pigs carrying the virus…
CME update: lean hog futures rise on bargain buying 18 Jan 2021 US lean hog futures rose on 15 January on some bargain buying, but futures had posted lower closes in seven of the previous eight sessions.
Mexico’s ag industry warns that bans on GMO corn and glyphosate could shrink food supplies 18 Jan 2021 Mexico’s agriculture and livestock industries are pushing back on a government plan to pivot away from genetically modified corn imports, saying that the move would upend the country’s food supply.
USDA to give additional COVID-19 relief to pig farmers 18 Jan 2021 The USDA is providing additional assistance to contract pig farmers through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), applications are being accepted from 19 January.
