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US ag producers to see additional COVID financial aid

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide additional financial assistance for agricultural producers who have suffered losses related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Censky to return to American Soybean Association as CEO

Stephen Censky will leave the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to return to the American Soybean Association (ASA) as CEO.

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Soybean prices hit 2-year high amid ASF recovery

Rising soybean and corn prices are expected to continue after weather cuts into yields and Chinese feed demand surges amid recovery from ASF.

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High feed prices curtail Iranian poultry production

In the Islamic Republic of Iran, a shortage of poultry feed and consequent high prices have led 7,000 farmers to cease production in recent months.

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NPPC seeks federal funding to protect against FADs

The National Pork Producers Council is urging Congress to fully fund programs that aim to keep foreign animal diseases from entering the country.

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Cargill to advance regenerative agriculture in North America

Cargill is supporting farmer-led efforts to adopt practices and systems foundational to regenerative agriculture practices across 10 million acres of North American farmland over the next 10 years.

ADM, Auburn University partner on poultry feed research

ADM and Auburn University’s Department of Poultry Science have formed a partnership to conduct research on poultry feed enzymes.

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COVID-19 delays construction on USDA research facility

Despite delays related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, construction of the first biosecurity level (BSL) 4 laboratory in the U.S. continues.

Taiwan to allow use of ractopamine in imported pork

Taiwan has removed restrictions on the use of ractopamine in imported pork and has issued draft regulation establishing a maximum residue limit.

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China, Philippines ban German pork imports

China and the Philippines will join South Korea in banning pork imports from Germany after the European country reported its first case of African swine fever (ASF) last week.

Processing plant shutdowns boost animal feed demand

Demand for animal feed rose during processing plant shutdowns early on during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, according to Rabobank.

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Smithfield cited for alleged COVID-related safety failures

Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp. has been cited by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for failure to protect employees from exposure to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

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