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U.S. pork exported to China will still face a minimum total tariff rate of 57%. Previously, U.S. pork was tariffed at 172%, which makes it impossible for U.S. pork producers to compete in that market.

The $95-million expansion includes construction and new processing equipment, and is expected to create 100 new jobs.

Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was below average with 12,000 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $79.28, down $0.01 per head from last week.

Protecting people, pigs and the planet remains at the heart of the Spronk family’s multifaceted farming enterprise.

Did you know that if a single faucet nipple or water watering cup leaks one drip per second, that will add about 3,000 gallons to the farm’s annual manure storage? This can rob you of profits faster than you think.

The deal decreases U.K.’s ethanol tariff from 19% to 0%, creates an opportunity for cattle ranchers to export millions more and opens a $100 million market with free access for rice farmers, says Brooke Rollins, Secretary of Agriculture.

USMEF’s Dan Halstrom says he is hopeful pork is not only part of the agreement, but that non-tarriff issues would be addressed as well in the new U.S.-UK Economic Prosperity Deal.

How do you remain calm and composed under the pressures in Washington, D.C., today? NPPC’s Maria C. Zieba says her passion for the people she represents is what makes it possible to keep going despite the challenges that come her way.

Six livestock industry leaders pay tribute to the mothers who inspired a passion for livestock and agriculture in their lives.

Pork industry veteran joined the Swine Health Information Center as grant and contract administrator on April 22.