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Smithfield Foods Inc., the U.S. hog producer that agreed to a $4.7 billion acquisition by Shuanghui International Holdings Ltd. in May, was urged by a key investor to split itself up instead.

Traders look for All Hogs & Pigs to come in slight above year-ago levels.

Rise in index is a positive sign for red meat demand.

Beef exports in terms of value were up from year-ago.

Has been identified in the U.S., but poses no public health threat.

Drought monitor notes that 33.20% of contiguous U.S. is drought-free -- minor improvement from last week.

Sends baseline report to Congress.

Farmers are anxious to begin spring planting, but “hope” is now the predominant emotion driving grain marketing plans.

Brian Grete and Julianne Johnston discuss demand concerns in the meat markets on this week’s Pro Farmer Profit Briefing.

Frozen beef stocks at the end of February top expectations.