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Says such decisions will have impacts on American farm families.

Yesterday the food super chain announced it would phase out supplier use of gestation stalls by 2022.

Importantly, index remains above 100 -- which still reflects expansion.

A combination of factors has resulted in a disappointing period of financial losses this spring and summer for hog producers.

Shows beef and pork stocks up from month-ago.

Higher than expected slaughter, heavy carcass weights and soft demand has dampened the normal spring hog price rally.

In terms of value, beef and pork exports climb in first quarter of 2012 compared to last year.

U.S. pork exports for the first quarter showed higher volume and value, while beef exports showed lower volume but higher value.

Text highlights of crop and livestock reports.

Total U.S. meat production in 2013 is projected to be above 2012 as higher pork and poultry production more than offsets continued declines in beef production.

Jerry Gulke explains why old-crop corn is strengthening and new-crop corn is headed south.

Margin changes effective August 5, 2012.

China wants your corn and soybeans, and the country’s demand is having a nice effect on prices.

NCBA president says a proposed federal mandate on livestock production would compromise animal welfare.

New rules proposed by the Food and Drug Administration to limit the use of antibiotics in livestock could bring additional strain to producers.

U.S. pork exports remained well ahead of last year’s record pace through February, while beef exports trended slightly lower.

Says its producers are already working with animal health professionals to assure safe meat supply.

Three documents published today in the Federal Register.

The production forecast increase is raised due to increased broiler and turkey production, while beef production is lower.

Cereal supplies improve in spite of tight coarse grains.

Report reaction should be relatively limited.

Says restaurant owners increasing staff in the months ahead.

Report expected to show All Hogs & Pigs at 101.7% of year-ago.

Report is bearish for hog market, supportive for cattle.

The proposal was withdrawn for procedural reasons.

U.S. red meat exports have a tough act to follow after a record-setting year, but the early indications for 2012 are good.

USDA says that 69,100 farms raised hogs last year, the same number as in 2010.

The production forecast increase is raised due to increased broiler and turkey production, while beef production is lower.

Pork producers in Ohio embrace a new label.

Researchers look at how to balance pork quality with feed economics.

Feeding 1.3 billion people is no easy feat. U.S. agriculture should benefit from China's demand.

Beige book highlights recent economic activity.

Index signals growth in the industry continues.

Index now close to year-ago levels.

Retail pork prices averaged $3.495 per pound last month, up 3.4¢ from December and 25.4¢ from January 2011.

Court rules components of EPA criteria for Florida nutrient standards as arbitrary and capricious.

Report shows retailers have not yet begun buying hams aggressively for Easter features.

A new animal-welfare panel will work to provide credible feedback on undercover video surveillance and foster balanced discussion.

Exports of U.S. pork, beef and lamb set new records across the board in 2011.

Says move is supported by HSUS.

Total pork exports of 2.255 MMT and beef exports total 1.287 MMT in 2011.

The 2012 forecast of total red meat and poultry production is raised from last month, largely reflecting increased pork production.

After several years of struggling to earn a profit, pork producers could find themselves back in the black in 2012.

Meanwhile, Consumer Confidence Index retreats.

Says U.S. HRW wheat area also in need of more precip.

In some states, manure application on frozen ground is prohibited, while some states provide the option with certain limits.

Beef exports also strong in November.

U.S. pork exports set another monthly volume record, which helped offset high production. Beef exports remain strong too.

The 2012 forecast of total red meat and poultry production is raised from last month, largely reflecting increased pork production.

The decline was driven by sharp falls in international prices of cereals, sugar and oils.