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NewsInteractive map of US slaughterhouses and their current operating status
In light of shut-downs due to COVID-19, this tool shows the locations of pig slaughterhouses, their capacity, and operating status.
Swine news - Economy
EU and Mexico conclude negotiations for new trade agreement
Tuesday afternoon, the European Union and Mexico concluded the last outstanding element of the negotiation of their new trade agreement.
US COVID-19: Executive order to keep meat and poultry processing facilities open
President Trump is signing an Executive Order providing the authority to ensure the continued supply of beef, pork, and poultry to the American people.
China's pork prices retreat as hog production recovers
China's pork prices have kept retreating over the past weeks as hog production gradually picks up and starts trending upward.
US: Guidance for producers affected by plant closures due to COVID-19
The new National Incident Coordination Center will help identify alternative markets if a producer is unable to move animals, and if necessary, advise on depopulation and disposal methods.
China's hog production grows steadily in March
China is making progress in resuming hog production, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs.
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The Illinois plant produces 3% of US fresh pork and employs 1,700 people.
EU: Soaring maize, soya bean, and rapeseed imports
Ample global stocks, sizeable 2019/2020 harvest in the EU, and good prospects in the Americas for the next crop should allow a satisfactory supply of the market in the coming months.
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NewsTyson closes its largest pork plant as more workers contract COVID-19
The company shutters two facilities affecting 5,000 workers in Iowa and Indiana to keep team members safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
USDA to purchase $100 million of pork and meat to support farmers and relieve hunger
This effort is part of a $19 billion immediate relief program to provide critical support to farmers and consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
EU Short-term outlook for pig meat markets - Spring 2020
Despite high prices, pigmeat production growth will be limited by environmental restrictions and remaining ASF risk. Due to Covid-19, live animal transport could be restricted.
JBS USA closes pork production plant indefinitely due to COVID-19
The plant employs 2,000 people and slaughters 20,000 hogs per day.
China: pork market prices decline for 7 consecutive weeks
First quarter statistics show pork prices continue to drop as the China restocks its pig herd. The breeding sow census is up almost 10%.
Spanish pork exports to China in 2019
Pork is the main Spanish agricultural product exported to China, whose sales amounted to 1.26 billion dollars, representing 55% of the total agricultural exports from Spain to China.
EU: Joint Statement of the EU-27 Ministers for Agriculture
Joint Statement of the EU-27 Ministers for Agriculture regarding the response needed at European level, under the Common Agricultural Policy, to the COVID-19 crisis
Netherlands: more pigs slaughtered and heavier carcass weights
During the first trimester the number of pigs slaughtered increased by 35,000 compared to 2019, and the slaughter weight increased by almost 1 kg.
Mexico: promoting the production and consumption of pork
The head of Agriculture and representatives of the pig sector reviewed actions to promote domestic pork production and consumption, and to boost exports.
China authorizes eight new Spanish pig slaughterhouses for export
With a total of 57 authorized companies, Spain is the world's leading exporter of pork and pork products to China.
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Canadian pork processing plant reopens following COVID-19 outbreak among workers
Olymel will be reopening its Yamachiche plant following a two-week shutdown.
Spain: live pig imports continue to increase
The Ministry reminds stakeholders of the importance of remaining vigilant and implementing adequate biosecurity measures on farms.
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NewsSmithfield Foods to close one of the largest pork processing plant indefinitely amid COVID-19
The plant is one of the largest pork processing facilities in the U.S.
Russia: pork production increases 10%, prices down
According to the National Union of Pig Breeders, the industry showed significant growth in the first quarter of 2020, continuing the positive trend of 2019.
New processing plants closed due to the presence of COVID-19 in workers
US companies Tyson and Cargill have temporarily closed some of their processing plants due to the presence of COVID-19 in several of their employees.
Nicaragua pork production increases
Over the last 5 years, Nicaragua has shown steady growth in pig production.
