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Trade is always a contentious issue between the world's two largest economies, the US and China.
President Trump to Meet With China's Leader

New developments that could possibly bring an end to the trade battle with China.

Hong Kong
Asia Trade Mission Offers Valuable Market Insights

A recent trade mission to Asia by the National Pork Board International Marketing Committee built lasting relationships with international customers and elevated U.S. pork as the global protein of choice.

3 Global Disease Pressures Impacting Livestock Producers

The need for livestock protection increases as overseas disease threats continue to emerge.

The need for livestock protection increases as overseas disease threats continue to emerge.
3 Global Disease Pressures Impacting Livestock Producers

The need for livestock protection increases as overseas disease threats continue to emerge.

Worries of African swine fever continuing to spread are confirmed as Belgium reports a new case of the disease.
BREAKING: Belgium Hit By ASF; China Adds 10 Regions to Transport Ban

African swine fever has been confirmed by Belgian authorities, escalating worries of the virus’ move into western Europe.

Japan Bacon Festival Doubles Down on Pork

The 2nd annual Japan Bacon Festival is back with double the bacon! Organizers of the Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival in Iowa are returning to Japan to cohost the event.

The inaugural Japan Bacon Festival took place on Nov. 3, 2017, attracting more than 10,000 bacon-loving participants.
Japan Bacon Festival Doubles Down on Pork

The 2nd annual Japan Bacon Festival is back with double the bacon! Organizers of the Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival in Iowa are returning to Japan to cohost the event.

Seven cases of African swine fever in China are pressuring pig farmers in the central and northern areas who can't transport pigs through the affected areas to packing plants in the southern part of the state.
Seventh Case of African Swine Fever in China; Pig Transport Banned

Seven cases of African swine fever in China are pressuring pig farmers in the central and northern areas can't transport pigs through the affected areas to packing plants in the southern part of the state.

With China being by far the world's largest pork-producing and pork-consuming country, ASF's entry into China is certainly an issue of major concern for China's massive pork industry.
USMEF: Will African Swine Fever Have a Significant Impact in China?

With China being by far the world's largest pork-producing and pork-consuming country, ASF's entry into China is certainly an issue of major concern for China's massive pork industry.

Some python species are the world's longest snakes.
Woman Swallowed by Python Was Worried About Wild Boars, Not Snakes

An Indonesian woman was worried about how wild boars were ruining her corn crop on Muna island in Indonesia – she should have been more worried about roaming pythons in the area.

Before this recent case, last reported case of foot and mouth disease in South Korea was in February of last year.
South Korea Confirms Foot-and-Mouth Disease at Hog Farm

South Korea has confirmed a case of foot and mouth disease at a hog farm, the country’s first discovery since February last year, its agriculture ministry said on Tuesday.

South Korea is an important market for U.S. pork - all indicators point to it remaining a strong export market.
U.S. Pork Imports to South Korea Expected to Remain Steady

South Korea's domestic pork industry is growing, but U.S. pork exports should remain steady, according to the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Global Agricultural Information Network (GAIN).

Allison Schafer had some memorable experiences as the 2016 Blue Ribbon Bacon Queen.
Bacon Queen Tells All

2016 Blue Ribbon Bacon Queen Allison Schafer shares some of her experiences as representative of all things bacon. Although her reign ended last year, she continues to share her love of bacon with others.

China-U.S. Trade Tiff “Scary” For Farmers
China-U.S. Trade Tiff “Scary” For Farmers

There’s been some political back-and-forth between China and the U.S. Traders and farmers alike have been watching to see if China does anything with U.S. soybeans.

Pigs are seen on a family farm in Xiaoxinzhuang village, Hebei province, China January 25, 2018.
China Supersizes Pig Farms to Cut Costs

Surrounded by mountains in a remote part of southwestern China, Xinguangan’s first large-scale, modern pig farm is getting ready to produce its first offspring.

Cargo Ship Trade
Soaring Freight Costs Will Squeeze Traders, Boost Food Prices

More than 85% of grains, oilseeds sent by dry-bulk carriers.