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Production losses from African swine fever (ASF) have eclipsed initial estimates, creating new challenges and opportunities for animal protein exporters.

Analyzing final harvest data, hog manure can be a viable sidedressing option for farmers in tough application situations, according to Melissa Wilson, University of Minnesota Extension specialist.

Looking at hog sales in October 2019 using October 2019 futures the weaner breakeven was $99.70, up $12.61 for the week.

Trade talks between the U.S. and Japan are taking place Monday and Tuesday in Washington with the U.S. hoping to strike a “quick” deal on agriculture.

The April 9 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report came in a little friendlier than some of the more bearish estimates INTL FCStone Financial, Inc., expected.

“This is a huge decision and one that they didn’t come about lightly. I know that many industry experts and leaders have been thinking about this for a very long time,” said Jennifer Shike in an AgDay interview with Clinton Griffiths.

Close says 70 percent of the pork imports into China are currently coming from the European Union. That plays a major role in the ASF story. AgDay Betsy Jibben talks with Don Close of Rabo Agri Finance.

USDA’s FSIS condemns The Washington Post for false reporting on a critical public health issue.

Pork producers urge Congress to step up efforts to keep ASF from entering U.S. ports.

NPPC President Dave Herring optimistic about future opportunities for pork producers