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AgriTalk’s Chip Flory and Pro Farmer’s Jim Wiesemeyer discuss the situation at the southern border with Haitians, the latest on the battle over the infrastructure bills and more.

President Biden’s nomination of Elaine Trevin for USTR role could produce a win for agriculture. Those in trade are taking notice.

Pork industry groups applaud USDA’s effort to establish additional requirements for dogs imported into the U.S. for resale from countries where ASF exists.

USDA is providing additional time for livestock and poultry producers to apply for the Pandemic Livestock Indemnity Program (PLIP). The deadline has been extended from Sept. 17 to Oct. 12.

Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was below average this past week, with 43,470 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $48.01, up $1.87 per head from last week.

Research continues in Vietnam on ELISA tests for African swine fever, made possible by a USDA Foreign Agricultural Service grant.

Democratic lawmakers urge House leadership for $75 million in funding for USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to prevent and prepare for a possible African swine fever outbreak in the U.S. swine herd.

Biosecurity on the farm is like defending a fortress, explained Clayton Johnson, DVM, with Carthage Veterinary Service, during USDA’s African Swine Fever Action Week.

A “how-to” video on annual maintenance for the Hog Slat medicator