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• Federal leaders promising to protect supply management

  31-03-2025 14:26 via farms.com
  Liberal, Conservative and Bloc leaders are committed to preserving supply management
  
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• Canada invests $567M in African swine fever prevention, preparedness

  31-03-2025 14:15 via farms.com
  The Government of Canada is committed to protecting the resilience of Canada's rural communities and the Canadian pork sector by supporting prevention efforts and preparing to respond in the event of an African swine fever outbreak. Last week Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay announced a commitment of up to $567.16 million to support hog producers should there be a closure of key export markets for Canadian pork products and live pigs due to an ASF outbreak in Canada or the
  
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• Using Models to Enhance Sow Productivity

  31-03-2025 14:14 via farms.com
  Modern swine production demands precision in feeding high-prolific sows to ensure both longevity and optimal performance. Over the past decade, advances in sow genetics and feeding systems have reinforced the need for accurate nutritional programs that prevent overfeeding or underfeeding individual sows. Advanced sow nutritional and management models offer swine nutritionists reliable, data-driven insights to support long-term productivity. When provided with accurate information on sow genotype
  
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• NPPC asks Canada to exclude U.S. pork from retaliatory tariffs

  31-03-2025 14:11 via farms.com
  The National Pork Producers Council has urged the Canadian government to exempt pork from any retaliatory tariffs levied on U.S. products in response to President Trump’s duties on imports from Canada.The United States exported more than $850 million of pork to Canada in 2024, while the country sent $1.7 billion of pork to the United States. Additionally, Canada exported more than $560 million worth of live swine to the United States last year, primarily to U.S. finishing and slaughter fac
  
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• NPPC requests pork be exempt from Canada’s retaliatory tariffs

  31-03-2025 14:09 via farms.com
  Years of work poured into building an integrated US-Canada pork market may come falling down as the Canadian government seeks to enact retaliatory tariffs on US products after the Trump administration imposed 25% tariffs on imports from Canada. In hopes of retaining the countries’ strong trade relationship, the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) wrote to the Canadian government asking that pork products be exempt from any retaliatory tariffs levied on US products.“The tit-for-tat
  
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• FSIS maintains hiring ability amid government layoffs

  31-03-2025 13:41 via farms.com
  Despite widespread layoffs across federal agencies, including USDA, the Food Safety and Inspection Service remains able to hire, according to FSIS Administrator Denise Eblen.Speaking at the Southwest Meat Association’s Meat, Education, Advocacy & Technology Forum in Arlington, Texas, this week, Eblen reassured attendees about staffing concerns, emphasizing that FSIS remains fully capable of maintaining an adequate workforce. “We are fortunate that FSIS is one of the few agen
  
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• Compeer seeks damages, receivership in SD hog farms check kiting scheme

  31-03-2025 13:40 via farms.com
  Compeer Financial has filed a lawsuit against three hog farms in Yankton County, South Dakota this week, requesting the court appoint a receiver to oversee the raising and finishing of 110,000 hogs and compensation for the “billions of dollars fraudulently transferred by the defendants and their principals between Canada and the United States” in a check kiting scheme.In a complaint filed Monday in the South Dakota District Court, the member-owned Farm Credit cooperative stated the d
  
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• March U.S. hog inventory down, reduction in 2025 pork production likely

  31-03-2025 13:39 via farms.com
  As of March 1, the United States was home to 74.512 million head of hogs and pigs, down 0.2% from a year ago and 1% from last quarter’s inventory, according to the latest Hogs and Pigs report published Thursday by the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. However, that figure came in 1.4 percentage points below pre-report expectations.“All numbers are below pre-report expectations, and came in smaller than what analysts had expected, and most numbers are below year-a
  
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• Keep your eye on the prize

  31-03-2025 13:38 via farms.com
  The year has kicked off with volatility as headlines drive rapid market shifts on an almost daily basis. In this column, I have traditionally focused on providing context around supply and demand fundamentals—how they interact to determine equilibrium prices and, in turn, profit margins for pig farmers.Demand is always a wildcard, complicated by delayed and sometimes incomplete USDA data. While not impossible to analyze, it is far less straightforward than supply trends. Adding to the unce
  
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• Pork is center of plate in new consumer campaign

  31-03-2025 13:36 via farms.com
  Pork producers and industry stakeholders agree that demand needs to be the industry’s top priority. Thus, NPB is investing significantly in growing demand and launching a new consumer campaign this spring to ensure pork remains relevant and desirable in the marketplace.Today, Dr. David Newman, senior vice president for market growth at the National Pork Board, and Jesse Heimer, NPB board member and Missouri pork producer, are talking about the Checkoff’s most recent work to build a b
  
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• Iowa Pork Honors Five HS Girls Basketball Players with Top Producer Awards

  31-03-2025 13:25 via farms.com
  The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) is proud to honor five exceptional high school girls' basketball players with the prestigious Top Producer Award. This recognition celebrates one standout player from each class following the Iowa Girls State Basketball Tournament championship games.In partnership with the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union (IGHSAU), IPPA presents this award to athletes who exemplify leadership, teamwork, and resilience on the court. These players go beyond individua
  
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• Prairie Fresh Responds to Consumer Demand with New Ground Pork Chubs

  31-03-2025 13:21 via farms.com
  Prairie Fresh introduced several ground pork innovations on March 25. According to the company, the chub-style products show consumers that pork doesn’t have to be the center of the plate but can be a high-quality meat ingredient for dishes they love most.Prairie Fresh Ground Pork and Prairie Fresh Pork Sausage will be available for store shelves this spring in a 16-oz. package.“Ground pork and sausage roll sales have grown tremendously over the last few years,” Ryan Barnett, m
  
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• Producer Team Explores Mexico Market and Takes Part In Major Trade Show

  31-03-2025 13:20 via farms.com
  Livestock and grain producers recently traveled with the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) to Monterrey, Mexico, to look at market conditions and participate in the Expo Carnes trade show. The group also visited retail outlets featuring U.S. beef, pork and lamb, ranging from traditional markets to Costco, as well as high-end grocery stores and butcher shops.David Hardin, a corn, soybean and pork producer from Indiana, sees the potential growth in volume, but also for higher grade products in t
  
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• Legislators Reintroduce Bill to Recruit and Retain Veterinarians in High-Need Areas

  31-03-2025 13:19 via farms.com
  The Rural Veterinary Workforce Act, bipartisan legislation to help recruit and retain veterinarians in underserved and rural areas, was reintroduced by Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and Representatives Adrian Smith (R-Neb.) and John Larson (D-Conn.).“In nearly every state in the country, there are shortages for veterinarians, especially in rural areas,” Sen. Smith says. “This record shortage causes serious harm to the health of animals and the public. P
  
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• Oil and Biofuel Groups Seek RFS Unity

  31-03-2025 11:12 via farms.com
  Oil and biofuel groups unite to influence RFS policy, seeking higher mandates for advanced biofuels and addressing market volatility tied to tax policy and small refinery waivers.
  
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• Corn Acreage Set to Surge in 2025

  31-03-2025 11:04 via farms.com
  Analysts forecast a substantial increase in U.S. corn acres for 2025, potentially shifting market dynamics and affecting related crops.
  
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• Market Swings Impact U.S. Wheat Trade

  31-03-2025 10:56 via farms.com
  The U.S. wheat market is experiencing increased volatility due to seasonal weather changes and evolving trade policies, affecting futures and export potential.
  
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• Declining Placements Could Signal U.S. Herd Rebound

  31-03-2025 10:51 via farms.com
  The latest U.S. Cattle on Feed Report suggests a potential increase in herd sizes, influenced by reduced cattle placements and heightened market optimism.
  
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• U.S. Ag Secretary Targets Global Market Expansion

  31-03-2025 10:48 via farms.com
  Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announces an ambitious travel agenda to six countries aiming to expand market access and reduce the agricultural trade deficit.
  
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• OFA Fights for Farmer Rights during Tariff War

  31-03-2025 10:47 via farms.com
  Ontario's agriculture sector faces significant challenges due to tariffs and trade barriers, impacting farmers, supply chains, and market access. The OFA is actively working to support and protect the industry.
  
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