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Ro-Main appoints new CEO

Herd management Feed and nutrition Housing and equipment

5 April 2024

2 minute read

2024 Ohio Pork Congress - Early registration open, economist Steve Meyer to speak

Industry and legislation Conferences & Events Market Trends

17 January 2024

3 minute read

Ohio Pork Congress returns to Lima, Ohio, USA on February 6-7, 2024

Mexico unveils first international sustainability standard for pork industry

Policy and regulation Government and regulatory Market Trends

31 August 2023

2 minute read

Seal is sign of the swine sector's commitment to stay on path of transformation

Four Star Veterinary Service 2023 Pork Industry Conference set for Sept. 12-13

Pig Welfare Group housing sows Housing type

31 July 2023

2 minute read

Held in Muncie, Indiana, USA, the conference brings together top-notch speakers to address key issues facing the industry

Wean-to-harvest biosecurity projects funded by US-based SHIC

Disease Treatments and prevention Biosecurity and Hygiene

27 July 2023

3 minute read

Round 2 project funding announced

April 2020

NFU joins Farm Bureau in plea for USDA to support farmers and rural communities affected by coronavirus

People Industry and legislation Policy and regulation

8 April 2020

3 minute read

Following the recent passage of the $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the NFU is urging the USDA to “swiftly and efficiently implement assistance and distribute resources” to family farmers and ranchers and rural communities.

Maintain social distancing rules when vets visit your farm

Disease Managing disease People

7 April 2020

5 minute read

Ian Cure, Farm Director at VetPartners, urges farmers to follow government guidance on social distancing and self-isolation when vets are practicing on farm.

Farmers launch #LockdownLearning initiative for home education

Husbandry Research and innovation People

7 April 2020

5 minute read

Farmers and growers from across Britain are hoping to inspire and educate children about food and where it comes from as a part of a new #LockdownLearning project, which is being launched today (7 April).

Letter to USDA urges authority to help US farmers impacted by COVID-19

Markets People Industry and legislation

6 April 2020

3 minute read

US farmers need immediate financial help as the coronavirus continues to roil the nation's food supply chain, the American Farm Bureau Federation said on Friday (3 April), urging the Agriculture Department to make special direct payments to dairy and cotton producers, livestock farmers and cattle ranchers, among others.

Reuters breaks down how COVID-19 is affecting global food supply

Markets People Industry and legislation

5 April 2020

3 minute read

Reuters reports - The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted global food supplies and is causing labour shortages in agriculture worldwide.

New coronavirus aid scheme for European farmers and fisherman announced

People Health and safety Industry and legislation

3 April 2020

5 minute read

The European Commission proposed this week (2 April) a package of measures to soften the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the EU economy, including a short-time work scheme and easier access to funds for farmers and fishermen.

New US poll sheds light on farmers’ COVID-19 concerns

Husbandry Markets People

3 April 2020

7 minute read

Nearly 90 percent of farmers surveyed indicate they are at least somewhat worried about the impact COVID-19 will have on their business. More than 50 percent are very or extremely worried about the potential impact, according to a US farmer survey conducted last week by DTN and Farm Market iD.

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