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The fifth North Carolina hog farm nuisance case against Smithfield subsidiary Murphy Brown, has been delayed due to the federal government shutdown, the Associated Press reports.

China continues to deal with an outbreak of African Swine Fever while U.S. agriculture makes preparations to keep it out of the country.

Stocks fall to start new week as agricultural economists look for indicators of a new recession.

University of Missouri Extension researchers are among the recipients of a new five-year, $4.34 million grant from USDA to study water and nutrient recycling, says MU Extension agricultural engineer Teng Lim.

For Chris Smith, whose North Carolina farm is home to 30,000 chickens and 150 acres of sweet potatoes, the fight to survive Hurricane Florence is not yet over.

WeWork’s enforced vegetarianism is a warning to livestock producers.

More than 8,000 hogs have been culled so far, as China continues emergency inspections at pig farms and livestock markets to control the country’s first case of African swine fever.

Consumers are turning to more plant-based proteins to meet their protein needs, and industry is racing to develop new types of meatless meats.

Consumers are looking at protein alternatives to traditional beef, pork and chicken.

Farmers raising speciality hogs such as organic, Certified Humane, and heritage say their loyal customers won’t be swayed—yet—by cheaper competitors.