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Due to the cold harsh winter and recent heavy rains and snow melt, livestock producers should keep a close watch on manure storage structures and pumping equipment.

Says PEDV has not “hit an excessive number of farms.”

Vermont reports its first case of PEDV.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says he’s confident the agricultural economy will remain strong despite an expected drop in farm income next year as corn prices lag and a pig virus reduces herds.

A ranch in Oregon has maintained its family roots for more than 150 years.

February pork exports equated to 27.5% of total pork production.

Undersecretary for USDA’s Marketing and Regulatory Programs Edward Avalos announced last week that USDA is kicking off a national effort to reduce the devastating damage caused by feral, or free ranging, swine.

Arizona reports its first confirmed case of PEDV.

Chip Flory and Brian Grete discuss the risks involved with record live cattle and lean hog futures.

NAHLN says 296 new cases of PEDV were confirmed the week ending March 9.