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• Boost for USAID food security programs

  31-10-2024 10:29 via farms.com
  USAID has allocated $57.4 million to fund agricultural research and innovations, aiming to combat global hunger and advance food security.
  
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• Soybean Markets Surge Amid Trade Truce and Strong Crop Reports

  16-02-2026 14:31 via farms.com
  Soybean futures climbed after USDA crop reports and trade truce news; corn, wheat, and biofuel demand also supported gains.
  
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• Prioritizing the Person Behind the Pig is Ultimate Key to Success in the Barn

  16-02-2026 13:50 via farms.com
  Although it may seem like a simple question at face value, for Melanie Langley, it’s not. With roots in two different continents, Langley says she’s never liked having to answer that one.Born the daughter of an American father and Spaniard mother in London, Ohio, Langley lived there for a number of years before moving to Washington, D.C., when her father got a job with USDA Foreign Agricultural Service. They eventually moved to Mexico City and then to Brazil before returning to Ohio.
  
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• Iowa Pork Producers Providing Hunger Relief Statewide

  16-02-2026 13:48 via farms.com
  Iowa pork producers are stepping up once again in 2026 to fight food insecurity with the return of Pork in the Pantry, a statewide effort that delivers nutritious, high-quality protein to Iowans in need.Last year, 50 county pork producer organizations participated in Pork in the Pantry, donating more than 75,000 servings of pork to local food pantries across Iowa. The program continues to grow each year, expanding its reach and impact on communities statewide.Organized by the Iowa Pork Producers
  
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• Pork Research Delivers 8:1 Return on Investment for Canadian Producers

  16-02-2026 12:47 via farms.com
  A newly completed economic impact assessment shows that investments in pork sector research are delivering a strong return for Canadian producers — generating approximately eight dollars in value for every dollar invested.
  
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• Influence of dietary nitrogen content and source to improve growth performance and lean gain in finisher pigs

  16-02-2026 12:46 via farms.com
  Daniel Columbus- Previous trials done in grower pigs have shown that it is possible to replace some dietary protein or amino acids (AA) with a source of non-protein nitrogen (NPN) such as ammonium phosphate, while maintaining growth performance. However, the impact of dietary nitrogen (N) content and source on finisher pigs is not known.
  
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• Maps: Ontario Drought Sees January Improvement

  16-02-2026 12:44 via farms.com
  Drought did not completely relent across much of southern Ontario in January, but it did improve from the previous month. 
  
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• Economic Impact Assessment Shows Eight to One Return on Dollars Invested in Pork Sector Research

  16-02-2026 12:29 via farms.com
  A just completed economic impact assessment shows an eight to one return on dollars invested in pork sector research in Canada. A national webinar set for February 18th, hosted by Swine Innovation Porc, will explore the findings of an impact assessment which examined the returns on pork sector research investment in Canada.
  
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• Success in Containing PED Motivates Producers to Maintain Day In Day Out Biosecurity

  16-02-2026 12:26 via farms.com
  The Director of Swine Health with Manitoba Pork suggests the success experienced in the province as the result of Manitoba's Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Elimination Plan in keeping a lid on PED is helping motivate producers to continue along the path of day in day out biosecurity. The implementation of Manitoba's PED elimination plan is credited with helping reduce the number of cases in the province from a peak of 132 in 2021-2022 to single digit numbers of cases since.
  
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• Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Looks at Atypical Interstitial Pneumonia-Like Disease in Swine

  16-02-2026 12:25 via farms.com
  An Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory study has looked at the emergence of Atypical Interstitial Pneumonia-Like Disease lesions in Swine. Over the past few years, the Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory has observed the emergence of diffuse alveolar damage or DAD in the lungs of pigs.
  
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• 2026 edition of "Ag in the City” in Saskatoon to Focus on Building Agricultural Awareness

  16-02-2026 12:24 via farms.com
  The ag-ed coordinator with Sask Pork says, as generations become further removed from the farm, it's important for all agricultural industries to take steps to share information and build public awareness. Representatives of the Saskatchewan Pork Development Board will be on hand Thursday at the Lawson Heights Mall in Saskatoon for the 2026 edition of "Ag in the City."
  
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• Planned Cuts to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Research Underscore Need for Awareness of Value of Agricultural Research

  16-02-2026 12:22 via farms.com
  An agricultural economics professor with the University of Saskatchewan suggests, in light of the federal government's recently announced plans to reduce its involvement in agricultural research, it's vital for farmers and farm leaders to be able to communicate the value of agricultural research back to the policy makers responsible for those decisions.
  
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• SHIC's Standardized Outbreak Investigation Program Fosters Positive Response from Veterinarians

  16-02-2026 12:21 via farms.com
  The Swine Health Information Center reports a positive response to its Standardized Outbreak Investigation Program. The Swine Health Information Center's Standardized Outbreak Investigation Program allows swine producers and veterinarians to report disease outbreaks on farm in a standardised manner.An article circulated through SHIC's January eNewsletter examines lessons learned from the program.
  
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• OPP Wrangle Runaway Horses

  16-02-2026 12:16 via farms.com
  Ontario’s OPP had their hands full this month rounding up adventurous horses who decided it was the perfect time to tour the countryside.
  
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• Federal Fix for Pork Producers

  16-02-2026 10:57 via farms.com
  A proposed federal fix in the Farm Bill aims to address state pork housing laws to protect farmers from reducing market uncertainty and help keep pork affordable for consumers nationwide.
  
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• USDA Boosts Soil Health With $700M Plan

  16-02-2026 10:53 via farms.com
  USDA introduces a $700 million regenerative pilot program to help farmers improve soil health, water quality, and productivity through simplified conservation planning and funding support.
  
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• TYM Celebrates 75 Years with New Tractors

  16-02-2026 10:46 via farms.com
  TYM North America marks its 75th anniversary with two new Series 5 tractors and a NASCAR partnership, strengthening innovation, dealer support, and national brand visibility.
  
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• Taiwan trade deal opens markets for U.S. livestock industry

  16-02-2026 10:46 via farms.com
  The U.S. and Taiwan, under the auspices of the American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic & Cultural Representative Office in the U.S., have reached a trade agreement that will facilitate “expansion and growth to U.S. manufacturing through substantial tariff reductions, removal of non-tariff barriers, investments and procurement in key sectors and products,” the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative said in a fact sheet.Under the agreement, Taiwan will eliminate or re
  
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• U.S. Pork Secures Taiwan Access After Decades-long Effort

  16-02-2026 10:43 via farms.com
  In a key win for U.S. pork producers, President Trump has finalized a beneficial trade agreement with Taiwan, a direct result of the National Pork Producers Council’s long-fought effort to secure greater market access in the Asian nation. “Our 15-plus year endeavor to break down trade barriers in the high-value market of Taiwan has paid off. This means more U.S. pork on international tables and more opportunities and prosperity for American producers,” said NPPC President Duane
  
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• “Thank You, Chairman Thompson, for Standing Up for Pork Producers” America’s Pig Farmers Appreciate Proposed Prop. 12 Fix in Farm Bill 2.0

  16-02-2026 10:39 via farms.com
  U.S. pork producers are one step closer to critical regulatory certainty—and consumers closer to keeping pork affordable—with House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson’s (R-PA) Farm Bill 2.0, which includes a federal fix to the massive issues caused by the impending and disastrous patchwork of state laws spurred by California Proposition 12. “America’s pork producers thank Chairman Thompson for continuing to take bold steps once again to p
  
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• Hog futures ease as funds hold heavy long - CME

  16-02-2026 10:37 via farms.com
  Lean hog futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) closed mostly lower on Monday, with the benchmark April contract falling for a third straight session after setting a life-of-contract high last week, reported Reuters. CME April hogs settled down 1.225 cents at 96.725 cents per pound. Front-month February hogs closed down 0.275 cent at 87.100 cents but stayed above the CME's Lean Hog Index, a two-day weighted average of cash prices, which was last at 86.57 cents.Commodity funds hold a si
  
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• KAP Celebrates 42nd Annual General Meeting and Sets Strong Policy Direction

  13-02-2026 18:12 via farms.com
  Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) held its 42nd annual meeting on February 3, 2026, at the Delta Hotels Winnipeg bringing together farmers, industry partners, stakeholders, elected officials, and government representatives to review a year of significant advocacy achievements and to set priorities for the year ahead.“Our AGM provides an opportunity each year to gather members from across the province, and I want to thank them for attending the 2026 AGM this week to connect with each ot
  
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• Horticulture School

  13-02-2026 18:10 via farms.com
  The Horticulture School is presented by Manitoba Agriculture, Agriculture Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) - Portage and Assiniboine College - Brandon.  The school provides horticulture producers with learning opportunities to improve yield and quality of their crops.  If you are a market gardener, vegetable &/or fruit producer, or have an interest in horticulture production please join us at the school. The following are the focus areas of the school:Pathology - Conventional and non-conven
  
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• Portage la Prairie research farm to close following AAFC cuts

  13-02-2026 18:05 via farms.com
  An Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) research farm in Portage la Prairie will be closing as part of federal government funding cuts.Earlier this month, the department announced that seven research facilities across multiple provinces will be closing as the federal government moves to reduce the size of the public service.“We knew that the government was going to be making reductions, it was just a question of where,” said Colin Hornby, general manager of Keystone Agricultural P
  
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• Seeking Asian market development, growth

  13-02-2026 18:03 via farms.com
  On Alfonz Koncan’s agenda: get more Manitoba businesses into Hong Kong.Koncan is Winnipeg chapter co-president of the Hong Kong-Canada Business Association. The group recently signed a letter of co-operation with the Manitoba government.The Hong Kong Trade Development Council, a statutory body, also signed a co-operation letter with the province.“We’re not focused hard enough,” Koncan said of local trade with Hong Kong (a special administrative region of China) and Southe
  
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• Ontario Farmland Trust Protects 160 Acres of Farmland in Prince Edward County

  13-02-2026 14:49 via farms.com
  Prince Edward County, ON — The Ontario Farmland Trust (OFT) is pleased to begin the new year by announcing the permanent protection of the 160-acre Ackerman property in Prince Edward County. The protection of the Ackerman property marks OFT’s 30th permanently protected farm, bringing the organization’s total conserved farmland to more than 3,100 acres.
  
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• Missed our Winter Webinars? Watch the Recordings

  13-02-2026 14:49 via farms.com
  Last month, we wrapped our 2025-2026 Winter Webinar Series. Each winter, we aim to host accessible webinars that deepen your understanding of farmland loss, protection, and stewardship with expert speakers from across sectors. 
  
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• State Agriculture Officials Kick Off International Year of the Woman Farmer

  13-02-2026 14:47 via farms.com
  The nation’s commissioners, directors and secretaries of agriculture gathered in Washington, D.C., for the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture’s 2026 Winter Policy Conference, where members honored the International Year of the Woman Farmer through several engagements.
  
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• Closing Guelph facility will set food research ‘back by decades’: union

  13-02-2026 14:40 via farms.com
  With an eye on reducing the federal workforce, officials are set to shut down the Guelph Research and Development Centre on Stone Road.
  
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• Union, farm groups say cuts at federal agriculture centres will set sector back

  13-02-2026 14:39 via farms.com
  The union representing workers at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and some farming groups are firing back at Ottawa over abrupt job cuts and closures.
  
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