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US pig prices started this year in steadier position, Rabobank says
Friday, April 17, 2026
US pig prices opened 2026 in a steadier position, following a stronger bout of pricing in mid-2025, Rabobank said.
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Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam authorities culled 100 ASF-infected pigs following enforcement action
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Authorities in Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam, have destroyed 100 pigs found to be infected with African swine fever (ASF) after intercepting a truck transporting them to southern Vietnam without proper veterinary papers, officials said early this month.
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Triumph Foods confirms expansion of pork processing facility in Missouri, US
Thursday, April 16, 2026
The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce and Triumph Foods LLC confirmed a new $30 million expansion of the existing pork processing plant in Missouri, the United States.
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Study by US university academics looks into cardiac puncture blood collection for post-mortem pathogen detection in pigs
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
A recent study, funded by the Swine Health Information Center and led by Cesar Corzo and Marcello Melini at the University of Minnesota, explored the use of tongue tip samples as a viable option for effective disease diagnosis in growing pigs.
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ASF disrupts Spain's pork exports
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Spain's pork sector is facing mounting losses after an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in wild boar triggered export restrictions and pushed down pig prices.
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Iloilo, Philippines, looking at investments in renewable energy for agriculture
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
The provincial government of Iloilo, the Philippines, is eyeing investments in renewable energy for agriculture if the national government can sufficiently provide aid to sectors affected by the increasing fuel prices in light of the Middle East crisis.
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US swine producers now have access to Iowa State University resources to reduce heat stress
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
US swine producers have new resources available from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach to mitigate summer heat stress.
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VNU Asia Pacific launches ILDEX and Horti & Agri Exhibition Series 2026
Monday, April 13, 2026
VNU Asia Pacific officially kicked off the ILDEX and Horti & Agri Exhibition Series 2026 at BITEC Bangkok, bringing together international partners, exhibitors, and industry stakeholders to outline upcoming opportunities across Southeast Asia's rapidly growing livestock and agriculture sectors.
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Taiwan's gets back ASF-free status
Monday, April 13, 2026
Taiwan has restored its status as a self-declared African swine fever (ASF)-free area with the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), the Ministry of Agriculture announced early this month.
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FAO: Global food commodity prices increased in March
Monday, April 13, 2026
World food commodity prices rose in March for the second month in a row, due largely to higher energy prices linked to the conflict escalation in the Near East, according to the latest benchmark measure released on April 3 by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
