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USDA announced Tuesday “Pandemic Livestock Indemnity Program,” or PLIP, to help compensate livestock and poultry producers who were forced to depopulate their herds due to processing issues during the pandemic.

China’s second-quarter pork production surged to its highest in at least seven years, after producers launched thousands of new breeding farms last year to rebuild a hog herd decimated by African swine fever.

Corn is the primary energy source for most swine rations. The quality of this corn can impact animal performance and other management considerations. Here’s a tool that can help producers who grow their own corn.

China is no longer requiring small pig farms must obtain environmental approval from the government before breeding pigs. In an effort to rebuild its hog herd, the ag ministry is removing red tape for small farmers.

The Carthage Veterinary Service Swine Conference will address labor, best practices for recruiting new employees, onboarding and retention. In addition, learn more about Prop 12 and discover how to optimize feed costs.

Metagenomics sequencing identified a new virus in the genus of Morbillivirus at the Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Lab. The virus was discovered in 22 porcine fetuses from six litters originating in Mexico.

After President Biden signed a sweeping Executive Order late last week, NCBA and other livestock groups praised the President’s focus on meat, poultry. However, not every ag group is on board with the President’s plan.

Since the introduction of specialty eggs, John Phipps says the market has defied supply and demand axioms, comprising of 30% of the egg market. With prices six times higher, it’s proof shoppers will pay for preference.

USDA Secretary Vilsack is expected to announce $500 million in new funds to expand meat processing capacity during a trip Friday to Council Bluffs, Iowa, according to Jim Wiesemeyer.

Large numbers of pigs are dying from ASF in China’s top hog-producing province, say farmers and analysts, raising concerns it could spread further across the south and slow China’s pork production recovery.