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Hog futures rose the most in five months on signs that U.S. slaughtering plants are buying more animals as pork demand improves.

Higher feed costs and lower herd numbers are primary factors.

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association issues a statement regarding the possible 15 day furlough of all FSIS employees.

The cuts could impact the physical delivery and cash settlement mechanisms of certain CME livestock and dairy products.

Cattle futures gained for the sixth time in seven sessions on signs of increasing demand for beef in the U.S. as meatpacking plants process fewer animals.

Labeling would require the origin designations to include information about where each of the production steps occurred.

The first month of 2013 offered a mix of good news and challenges for exports of U.S. beef and pork during January

Japan opens beef trade; conversely, trade barriers and other obstacles seem to be emerging at a rather alarming rate in 2013.

The American Society of Animal Science says a recent report blaming antibiotic use in food animals for the presence of antibiotic resistant bacteria overlooks important facts.

The forecast for 2013 red meat and poultry production is reduced from last month, largely reflecting lower beef and pork production.