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After the leafhopper attack, corn yields dropped 30% to around 6 tons/ha. The decrease may continue to worsen.

The interim relief judge ruled that there were serious doubts about the legality of the ban, which was to take effect on May 1.

Mexico and the United States strengthened training programs for agricultural producers and laboratory personnel.

Brazilian pork exports fell sharply in March, with the lowest volume and revenue since February 2023.

On April 2, another Russian enterprise sent 167.99 tons of pork by-products to China.

According to the National Bureau of Statistics, Chinese pork production saw a slight decrease in the first quarter.

The Belgian federal and regional agriculture ministers invited their European colleagues to Belgium to discuss food, especially proteins, as a strategic sector for the future of Europe.

With this budget increase, the government assumes there are sufficient funds to honor all approved applications.

Per capita meat consumption fell below 52 kilograms in 2023.

According to Cepea, the good export pace reflects the negotiations of fixed-term contracts which took place in 2023.

The import volume increased despite the significant rise in prices.

Austrian pork meat producers will be able to supply parts such as offal, feet, and heads to China.

The government will financially support young farmers who start or take over a business.

Parliament and Council reached a new provisional agreement on extending temporary trade measures for Ukraine.

Global wheat export prices declined while maize export prices edged marginally upwards.

The last positive farm successfully completed its remediation plan in 2022, maintaining sustained negative results to date.

The soybean harvest started with good yields, but only 3% of the first soybean fields in the core region were harvested. Corn harvest is 30% behind the last 5 seasons.

Pig meat prices increased, mainly reflecting higher internal demand ahead of the Easter holidays.

Fueled by growth in the Western Hemisphere, South Korea and Australia, U.S. pork exports posted another excellent performance in February.

According to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), based on the final results of the 2023 agricultural structure survey, the number of livestock farms fell by around 4% or 7,100 farms between 2020 (around 168,800 farms) and 2023.

After rising sharply in 2021 and 2022, French pork imports fell in 2023.

Preliminary data indicates that prices of affected pork products in California rose 20% on average.

As of March 1, there were 74.6 million hogs and pigs on U.S. farms.

The European Commission has published a report outlining the good progress made so far under the EU's long-term rural vision, highlighting positive outcomes delivered since 2021 and presenting ideas for future work.

French export volumes (excluding offal) fell sharply in 2023 (-40,000 t carcass).

The statement “Approved by FDA” must appear on the labeling of approved animal drugs in the marketplace.

Key points from the Prospective Plantings report released by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).

Swine production in France has mirrored the trend in livestock numbers, decreasing in 2023.

The sector will be provided 46 million euros to implement biogas plants in small and medium-sized farms.

France's swine inventory is expected to continue to decrease gradually in 2024.

Strong recovery in production drives higher crushes and exports in the new season.

Over the past twenty years, the number of pig farms in France has steadily decreased, with farmers retiring or going out of business without being replaced.

These are the leading European exporters of pork products to third countries in 2023.

The Council of Agriculture and Fisheries Ministers has given the green light to the legislative amendment proposal presented by the Commission to simplify and make the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) more flexible.

The provinces of Asti and Spezia have reported their first cases of African swine fever.

A new European regulation will allow farmers to obtain certificates to implement practices that contribute to carbon sequestration and soil-related emission reductions.

The reduced tariff rate for Paraguayan pork exports seeks to increase shipments of this protein to the Taiwanese market.

The state administrative agricultural and environmental bodies will issue complementary regulations and adopt administrative measures necessary to implement this regulation within 60 days from the date of publication of the decree.

Two Russian companies are once again allowed to export goods from the Belgorod and Penza regions.

Last year, more than 3,000 wild boars were shot in Flanders.

European Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on extending trade liberalisation measures for Ukraine.

World Veterinary Association and Brooke launch the world’s first Essential Veterinary Medicines List for food producing animals.

Last year Brazil exported US $375 million worth of gelatin to around 70 countries.

Paraná produced 660.63 thousand more pigs in 2023 with greater national growth, according to the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE).

Agricultural SMEs will benefit from 50 million euros to support decarbonisation of agriculture.

The Customs Administration of China confirms the certification of the first Panamanian pork processing plant to export pork products to the People's Republic of China, by complying with all sanitary measures and quality standards.

Corn contracts have exhibited dynamism in the local market since the beginning of the year, driven by export demand. The harvest is advancing in Brazil with divergent projections.

In 2023, 57.17 million head of pigs were slaughtered, representing an increase of 1.3% compared to 2022 and a new record for the survey.

To ease the administrative burden for EU farmers, the European Commission has proposed to review certain provisions of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), aiming to deliver simplifications.

Agri-food and fisheries exports reached a record 70,431 million euros in 2023, an increase of 3% compared to 2022.

From 2023 to 2030, pork consumption is expected to grow in Latin America, China, and the United States while a decrease is expected in the European Union.

The event marks a milestone for the Canadian pork industries' global outreach.

The volume represents a drop of 7.6% from the last season, i.e. 24.2 million tons less to be harvested.

World corn production estimates were lowered by 2.3 million tons compared to the February report. For soybeans, estimates were again cut for Brazil.

U.S. pork exports raced to a great start in 2024, according to January data released by USDA and compiled by USMEF.

The approved standards will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Agriculture for inclusion in the regulations mandating live swine traceability.

The 28th IPVS Congress will be held from June 16-19, 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City.

If finalized, the rule would create for the first time a comprehensive set of regulations establishing requirements for the content and format of the labeling for new animal drugs.

Swine and pork production in 2024 will be marginally down as persistently low live hog and pork prices weigh on producers. Pork imports may grow marginally to offset the forecasted decline in domestic pork production.

The new rules will reduce harmful emissions from industrial installations and large pig and poultry farms.