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Tyson Foods Inc plans to resume slaughtering pigs in mid-May at a Madison, Neb., pork plant damaged by fire two weeks ago, the meatpacker said on Tuesday.

Indonesia reported an outbreak of the deadly virus of pigs, African swine fever, on a farm on the Riau Islands near Singapore, according to the World Organisation for Animal Health.

The Office of Investment Security proposed a rule on Friday that would require foreign entities to garner U.S. government approval before they are able to purchase land within 100 miles of eight military bases.

More than 75% of the farm bill is reserved for nutrition and SNAP. Congressmembers are looking to tighten the reins on SNAP benefits that “cost taxpayers billions and contribute to the nation’s obesity,” says Sen. Rubio.

U.S. pork exports trend higher in March with optimism for strong months ahead, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) in a recent report.

Tyson Foods Inc posted a surprise second-quarter loss on Monday and cut its full-year revenue forecast on falling beef and pork prices, sending the U.S. meat packer’s shares tumbling 9% before the bell.

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Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was below average this past week, with 5,500 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $53.49, up $4.04 per head from last week.

Exports rose 2.1% in March from the prior month to a seasonally adjusted $256.2 billion while imports declined 0.3% to $320.4 billion, the Commerce Department said.