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As the supply chain snarled, prices spiked. Prior to Hurricane Ida, a New Orleans barge of urea to ship in September to destinations across the U.S., Canada traded at $450 a ton. After, the price jumped to $552 a ton.
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Remnants of Hurricane Ida Expected to Bring Several Inches of Rain Inland, Potential for More Flooding
Hurricane Ida hammered southeast Louisiana, as the Category 4 storm came with 150 mph winds. And as the system moves across the U.S., meteorologist Mike Hoffman says some areas could experience significant rainfall.
August 31, 2021 10:58 AM
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Record-Breaking Agricultural Exports Expected to Continue Through 2022
USDA is out with its new ag export forecast for both this year and next, and it’s showing exports could hit $173.5 billion in 2021, $4 billion more than 2020, due to higher livestock, poultry and dairy exports.
August 30, 2021 02:21 PM
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Brothers Killed in Ohio Manure Pit Accident
The village’s fire chief say the brothers were fixing a manure pump before they passed out from the fumes.
August 14, 2021 01:18 PM
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Industry
As California Wildfires Rage, State Leaders, Students and Veterinarians Launch Effort to Help Rescue Livestock
Western wildfires continue to rage in the west, as California’s biggest wildfire is leading to widespread evacuations of livestock. And now there are efforts underway to care for animals left behind.
August 12, 2021 09:09 AM
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Hog Production
Dominican Republic Detects ASF in 34% of Its Provinces, Officials Eliminate Entire Farm Herds to Slow Spread
Less than a week after the Dominican Republic confirmed cases of ASF, Dominican officials announced they will also slaughter tens of thousands of pigs after detecting outbreaks in 11 of the country’s 32 provinces.
August 03, 2021 09:10 AM
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Hog Production
Dominican Official Proposes Drastic Measures to Control ASF in First Western Hemisphere Outbreak in 40 Years
Dominican Republic officials are proposing drastic measures to contain confirmed cases of ASF, including military help and culling animals. This marks the first time in 40 years ASF was detected in Western Hemisphere.
July 30, 2021 12:40 PM
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Two of the Four Major Meatpackers Grilled Over Competition During Senate Hearing
Competition in the meat sector was a focus on Capitol Hill Wednesday. The same day of the House Ag Committee’s hearing, the Senate Judiciary Committee put the meatpacking industry in the hot seat with calls for change.
July 28, 2021 07:46 PM
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Tense U.S., China High-Level Meeting Wraps Up, China Says Countries are in a ‘Stalemate’
U.S. and Chinese officials met face-to-face for high-level talks, and the meeting had a tense tone as the countries remain at odds over issues from cyber security to human rights.
July 28, 2021 12:36 PM
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Hog Production
U.S. Continues to Take Steps to Keep African Swine Fever Out
The U.S. is continuing to take steps to keep African swine fever out of the country. USDA recently announced that it has approved blood swabs and spots as official African swine fever (ASF) testing tissues.
July 28, 2021 12:36 PM
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USDA announced a new program called "Pandemic Livestock Indemnity Program," or PLIP, to help compensate livestock and poultry producers who were forced to depopulate their herds between March 1, 2020 and December 26, 2020.
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USDA Announces New Financial Assistance for Livestock Producers Forced to Cull Animals During Pandemic
USDA announced Tuesday “Pandemic Livestock Indemnity Program,” or PLIP, to help compensate livestock and poultry producers who were forced to depopulate their herds due to processing issues during the pandemic.
July 15, 2021 01:10 PM
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