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USDA raised its consumer food price forecast again, to 8.5% to 9.5% for 2022. The agency had initially predicted a 2% to 3% rise in prices. Eggs, fats and oils, and poultry prices are making the biggest gains.

USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service will continue field evaluation of the oral rabies vaccine bait ONRAB in seven states with a focus on effectiveness in raccoons, skunks and other wildlife.

Nothing says county fair week like a hot forecast. Don’t forget to prepare for the heat your animals will face at the fair.

NPPC submitted comments to APHIS’ new strategic plan framework. Suggestions included increasing staff within its Veterinary Services and developing an early warning system to detect emerging and zoonotic diseases.

Scientists in Belgium are investigating a farmer’s claim that different styles of music affect the behavior of his pigs.

Not only is water intake important to the overall health and performance of your animal, it is also important to the appearance. Here are a few tips to keep your pigs hydrated at the county fair.

County fair season is here. Whether it conjures up memories of cotton candy and ferris wheels or purple banners and livestock shows, the last thing you want is to get left out of the fun by a case of influenza.

“We have tried to work constructively with the Mexican government to address these concerns, but, unfortunately, U.S. companies continue to face unfair treatment in Mexico,” said Ambassador Tai.

Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was below average this past week, with 20,550 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $39.24, down $0.60 per head from last week.

Truckers protesting California’s new “gig worker” law blockaded the state’s third-busiest seaport for a second day on Thursday, stalling agricultural exports and threatening to worsen U.S. supply chain backups.