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African Swine Fever

Rabobank revises 2020 global pork production forecast

Rabobank has revised down its 2020 pork production forecast for major producing countries as a result of the uncertainties created by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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2020 US corn crop could set production record

U.S. farmers planted about 5 million fewer acres of corn this year than they were expected to, but if yield is above the trend, they would set a production record.

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African Swine Fever

China pork imports forecast to set record in 2020

China’s pork imports are expected to set a record in 2020, as the country continues to deal with the effects of African swine fever (ASF) and the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

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Business & Markets

Soybean prices begin to rise in aftermath of COVID-19

As global supplies dip amid approaching COVID-19 recovery, soybean prices begin an upward trend for first time in months.

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How COVID-19 will reshape feed industry supply chains

Economists predict increased emphasis on resilient supply chains will push feed industry away from manual labor, toward localization after COVID-19.

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Acres of last year’s unharvested corn survived winter

While optimistic about the millions of acres of corn that survived the winter, some farmers say they may not replant after the spring harvest ends.

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African Swine Fever

Soybean prices expected to fall despite growing demand

Recovery from African swine fever and the trade war spur greater demand for soybeans, but USDA says weak economy will cause soybean prices to fall further.

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US meat plant shutdowns contribute to strong feed demand

Strong feed demand for the 2019 and 2020 crop years is expected due to meat processing plant shutdowns and slowdowns as a result of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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USDA: Corn demand to rise, prices to fall

Glut of U.S. corn likely to push prices even lower than last season despite improved demand, reaching lowest price since 2006, USDA says.

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Impact of COVID-19 may cost agriculture billions

Agriculture faces growing losses as the impact of COVID-19 causes prices to plummet due to supply-chain bottlenecks and insufficient storage capacity.

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Romania reverses COVID-19 ban on export of grains

Romania's short-lived export ban comes to an end after the government secures supplementary food reserves in case of shortages due to COVID-19.

Some countries ban export of staple crops amid COVID-19

COVID-19 drives countries in central Asian and eastern Europe to ban export of wheat, corn and soybeans to preserve supplies.

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