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Senators push for pandemic aid for swine producers

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators have sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack seeking to ensure that swine producers are eligible for pandemic financial assistance provided by Congress.

August 12, 2021

African Swine Fever

African swine fever confirmed in Dominican Republic

Detection raises concern for U.S. pork producers, as it is the first time the deadly pig disease has been detected in the Western hemisphere in 40 years.

July 29, 2021

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Commodity crop prices hinge on drought, ethanol demand

Global commodity supplies continue to shrink despite slowing imports, driving continued price volatility as experts watch worsening U.S. drought.

July 15, 2021

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USDA to provide aid to livestock producers forced to cull

Livestock and poultry producers who suffered losses during the pandemic due to processing limitations can apply for financial assistance.

July 14, 2021

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Corn, soybean production near ‘ceiling’ as prices climb

U.S. corn and soybean growers flirted with, but did not exceed, a planted acreage record in June, suggesting prices will remain high.

July 6, 2021

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Soybean exports drop after months of high prices

USDA report suggests demand for soybeans has finally begun to slow in response to high prices, economists say.

June 16, 2021

Animal Nutrition

Feeding protein supplements could reduce cattle emissions

The common practice of providing grazing cattle with protein supplements could help to control emissions of methane, one researcher says.

June 7, 2021

African Swine Fever

PODCAST: USDA researchers optimistic about ASF vaccine candidates

Research microbiologists Douglas Gladue and Manuel Borca from the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service discuss details about some of the vaccine candidates for African swine fever.

May 18, 2021

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Economists predict volatile corn, soy prices in 2021

High corn and soybean prices will return to historic norms, Purdue economists say, but whether 2021 will bring price cuts remains uncertain.

May 17, 2021

African Swine Fever

USDA: New ASF vaccine candidate can grow in cell line

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s has developed an African swine fever vaccine candidate that has been adapted to grow in a cell line.

May 10, 2021

African Swine Fever

ASF resurgence slows China’s swine herd expansion

A resurgence of African swine fever in China is delaying the expansion of the country’s swine herd, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

May 3, 2021

Feed Additives

Texas State researchers test feeding insect meal to cattle

An upcoming trial at Texas State aims to push the boundaries for insect meal adoption by using larvae as a protein supplement in cattle.

April 28, 2021