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• SHIC-Funded MSHMP Assesses Evolutionary Dynamics of PEDV in US Throughout Last Decade

  17-02-2025 14:24 via farms.com
  In April 2013, porcine epidemic diarrhea virus emerged in US pigs for the first time and since then has been an endemic pathogen causing significant production impacts to the swine industry. Team members including Drs. Joao Paulo Herrera da Silva, Nakarin Pamornchainavakul, and Kimberly VanderWaal partnerted with the SHIC-funded Morrison Swine Health Monitoring Project ream members Drs. Mariana Kikuti, Xiaomei Yue and Cesar Corzo of the University of Minnesota, to assess the long-term evolutiona
  
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• Jump In With Both Feet: Q&A with Ohio Pork Council’s President

  17-02-2025 14:22 via farms.com
  An open book – that’s how Ohio Pork Council president Nathan Schroeder defines himself. The leader of one of the most active state pork organizations in the country, he believes strongly in the power of communication.“They are getting a leader who likes to communicate,” says Schroeder, a 46-year-old pig farmer from Leipsic, Ohio. “I like to share what we are doing because I’m very proud of what we are doing. I think communication is important. Being able to sh
  
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• Pork Promotions and Opportunities: What’s Making Headlines?

  17-02-2025 14:21 via farms.com
  NOVUS and DPP Team Up to Recognize Excellence in Swine Education Nominations are open globally for a new award recognizing swine educators. The NOVUS Distinguished Academic Training & Innovation Award will be presented in partnership with the 16th International Symposium on Digestive Physiology of Pigs (DPP) held May 20-23, 2025. Along with recognition, the award winner will receive $7,500, the company said in a release.The award is open to educators around the world at higher education inst
  
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• Jarrod and Shari Bakker: Pigs Fuel Dreams and Marriage

  17-02-2025 14:20 via farms.com
  For Jarrod and Shari Bakker, the pork industry has always been and will always be part of their love story. They met at the Iowa State Fair (ISU) after their senior year of high school while participating in the Premier Exhibitor Contest. Although it doesn’t matter who won, Shari beat Jarrod if you want to keep track. After that, they both headed off to Iowa State University for their freshman year.“We re-met during fall of 2002 in a mutual friends’ dorm room and became good fr
  
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• Canadian Pork Industry Urges Action Amid Tariff Uncertainty

  17-02-2025 11:08 via farms.com
  The Canadian pork industry is facing mounting concerns as the 30-day freeze on U.S.-imposed tariffs provides only a brief window to seek solutions. Industry leaders warn that if the 25% tariff on Canadian pork exports takes effect in March, it will have severe consequences for farmers, processors, and consumers on both sides of the border.
  
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• Saskatchewan Pork Producers Urged to Implement On-Farm Emergency Response Plans

  17-02-2025 11:07 via farms.com
  Saskatchewan’s pork industry is taking proactive steps to prepare for potential animal health emergencies by encouraging producers to develop site-specific on-farm emergency response plans. The initiative aims to ensure preparedness in the event of a foreign animal disease outbreak that could require herd depopulation.
  
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• Swine Innovation Porc Highlights Research Advancements in 2025 Update

  17-02-2025 11:05 via farms.com
  Swine Innovation Porc (SIP) has released its latest update, showcasing significant progress in research and innovation aimed at strengthening the Canadian pork industry.
  
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• Saskatchewan Farmer Urges Tariff Exemptions for Agriculture

  17-02-2025 11:04 via farms.com
  Florian Possberg, a partner with Polar Pork Farms, is calling for tariff exemptions on agriculture in light of potential U.S. import tariffs on Canadian and Mexican products.
  
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• Swine Scholars Auction raises record amount

  17-02-2025 10:57 via farms.com
  The 2025 Iowa Pork Congress saw a record-breaking fundraising effort for student scholarships in the pork industry. This year’s Dollars for Swine Scholars Auction raised an impressive $62,511, surpassing the previous record of $61,525 set in 2023.Held in January at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, the auction was a highlight of the Iowa Pork Congress festivities. Proceeds from the event will support scholarships for incoming freshmen, returning students, graduate fellowships and inter
  
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• Saskatchewan Pork Producers Encouraged to Create Site-Specific On-Farm Emergency Response Plans

  17-02-2025 10:57 via farms.com
  Saskatchewan's pork producers are being called upon to develop site-specific on-farm emergency response plans to be triggered in the event of an animal health emergency that requires herd depopulation. To encourage the province's pork producers to prepare to respond to a foreign animal disease outbreak, the Saskatchewan Pork Development Board in partnership with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture and the Animal Health Emergency Management project has released a mass euthanasia and disposal
  
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• Pork producers wary about expansion amid economic, political concerns

  17-02-2025 10:55 via farms.com
  Pork producers around the globe are taking a cautious, yet strategic approach, to expansion in 2025 as uncertainty surrounding crop production, tariffs and trade, and lingering domestic and foreign animal diseases remains. Instead, producers are prioritizing productivity, cost efficiency and meeting changing consumer needs, according to the latest RaboResearch report, Global Pork Quarterly Q1 2025.Despite modest growth this year, Chenjun Pan, senior analyst – animal protein for RaboResearc
  
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• Agrifood Economic Systems Calls for Quick Decisive Response to U.S. Tariff Threats

  17-02-2025 10:55 via farms.com
  The Research Lead with Agrifood Economic Systems suggests Canadian agricultural organizations and government need to come together quickly and act decisively in response to the threat of U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports. Agrifood Economic Systems has released a Policy Advisory Note which examines Canada's one month reprieve on U.S. tariffs and how the agri-food sector should use that time.
  
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• Pork Producers Encouraged to Identify Specific PRRS Strains on Farms

  17-02-2025 10:53 via farms.com
  The Swine Health Information Center is encouraging pork producers impacted by Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome to be aware of the specific strains of PRRS circulating on their farms and in their regions.
  
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• Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s “Scientific” Report Compromises Public Health

  17-02-2025 10:53 via farms.com
  The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) expressed serious concerns about the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s so-called scientific report in comments filed with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).“While U.S. pork producers are committed to supporting human health and nutrition with safe, wholesome, and nutritious protein – the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s recommendations do not,” said Rob Brenneman, NPPC Vice President a
  
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• Production region does not influence digestibility of calcium or phosphorus in sunflower co-products fed to growing pigs, but microbial phytase increases digestibility of both calcium and phosphorus

  17-02-2025 10:52 via farms.com
  A new study from the University of Illinois has confirmed that the geographical region where sunflower meal (SFM) and sunflower expellers (SFE) are produced does not significantly impact phosphorus (P) digestibility in growing pigs. However, the research highlights that adding microbial phytase significantly increases phosphorus and calcium digestibility, making it a valuable tool for improving feed efficiency in swine production.Study Overview: Conducted by Jimena A. Ibagon, Charmaine D. Espino
  
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• Saskatchewan Farmer Calls for Tariff Exemptions for Agriculture

  17-02-2025 10:51 via farms.com
  A partner with Polar Pork suggests, in the event of U.S. import tariffs on Canadian and Mexican products, it would be appropriate to exempt agriculture. On February 3rd, U.S. President Donald Trump delayed the imposition of 25 percent across the board tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico.
  
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• NPPC Congratulates, Appreciates USDA Secretary Rollins’ Commitment to Fixing Prop. 12

  17-02-2025 10:50 via farms.com
  The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) President Lori Stevermer, a pork producer from Easton, Minn., released the following statement after the U.S. Senate confirmed Brooke Rollins to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.“Congratulations to Secretary Brooke Rollins on her confirmation to lead USDA. America’s pork producers are eager to work with Secretary Rollins to fix the multitude of problems caused by California Proposition 12 and ensure farm families have
  
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• CME hog futures hit new highs

  17-02-2025 10:48 via farms.com
  Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) hog futures notched new contract highs on Wednesday on short covering, a tighter supply of slaughter-ready hogs and strong demand for US pork, Reuters reported, citing traders.Live cattle futures ended slightly lower and feeder cattle futures ticked higher in a choppy day driven by technical trading.Most-active CME April lean hog futures edged up 1.35 cents to 94.325 cents per pound.CME April live cattle futures ended 0.275 cent lower at 195.725 cents per pound.
  
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• Protect Canola Quality with Registered Seeds

  17-02-2025 09:51 via farms.com
  Using registered canola varieties protects market access, maintains crop quality, and ensures compliance with industry standards. Avoid de-registered varieties to safeguard exports and production.
  
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