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Taiwan trade deal opens markets for U.S. livestock industry
2026-02-13 14:58:32| National Hog Farmer
Taiwan will provide preferential access for U.S. wheat, beef, pork and dairy products and will start process to allow bison meat.
Category: Agriculture and Forestry
Ag groups say USMCA renewal essential to American prosperity
2026-02-13 13:00:00| National Hog Farmer
Trade Talks: Coalition unveils new economic analysis; U.S. pork gains more market access to El Salvador and Guatemala; India to eliminate, reduce tariffs.
Category: Agriculture and Forestry
Pig escape reveals a genetic fast track
2026-02-13 12:00:00| National Hog Farmer
Domestic pigs bred with wild boar after the nuclear disaster offer lessons in wildlife genetics and invasive species management.
Category: Agriculture and Forestry
State agriculture officials demand national animal disease response plan
2026-02-13 11:00:00| National Hog Farmer
Farm Progress America: Mike Pearson takes a look at the need for a national animal disease response plan as state agriculture officials push.
Category: Agriculture and Forestry
State agriculture officials demand national animal disease response plan
2026-02-13 11:00:00| Beef
Farm Progress America: Mike Pearson takes a look at the need for a national animal disease response plan as state agriculture officials push.
Category: Agriculture and Forestry
Cargill closing Milwaukee meat processing facility
2026-02-12 17:08:13| Beef
Closure will affect 221 employees, with layoffs starting April 11 and the beef plant closing around May 31.
Category: Agriculture and Forestry
Industry partnership drives Texas A&M study on tylosin use and liver abscess control
2026-02-12 15:43:28| Beef
A study finds shorter tylosin feeding periods reduce liver abscess risk, though continuous use remains most effective.
Category: Agriculture and Forestry
Farmer and Rancher Freedom Framework aims to end ag lawfare
2026-02-12 15:42:45| National Hog Farmer
Four-pillar comprehensive plan prioritizes greater government transparency, farmland conservation and continued deregulation.
Category: Agriculture and Forestry
Minnesota Pork Board honors industry leaders
2026-02-12 14:27:06| National Hog Farmer
This years award recipients include Tom Wetzell, Dale Stevermer, Jeff Senne and the Terry and Sylvia Wolters family.
Category: Agriculture and Forestry
SAFE CATTLE Act aims to protect U.S. livestock from screwworm
2026-02-11 22:36:34| Beef
Rep. Jacksons bill would require USDA and DOI to carry out activities to prevent, control and eradicate the pest in wildlife on federal lands.
Category: Agriculture and Forestry