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The Expert Advisory Committee assessed the current state of hog production and market conditions.

March exports of U.S. pork were among the largest on record, concluding a very strong first quarter.

The German Cattle and Pig Association (BRS), the German Farmers’ Association (DBV), the German Raiffeisen Association (DRV), and the German Pig Farmers’ Interest Group (ISN) are calling for a national special program for sow housing.

The Argentine pork sector continues to experience sustained growth in both production and slaughter.

The initiative forms part of a broader strategy to restore the national swine population to its pre-ASF level.

Chinese imports of pork and offal decreased in the first three months of 2026.

This development benefits an important agricultural input derived from corn ethanol production.

The Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMLEH) is pushing ahead with the introduction of mandatory video surveillance in slaughterhouses.

The European Commission reports on the increased risk of foot and mouth disease due to the spread of serotype SAT1 and outbreaks in several regions.

Measures organize access to tariff quotas and consolidate the operational phase of the agreement for Brazilian exporters and importers.

This agreement creates greater predictability and clear rules for utilizing negotiated quotas, strengthening the international integration of Argentine agribusiness and expanding export opportunities to one of the world's most important trading zones.

This marks the country's first known case of pseudorabies in commercial swine since 2004.

Over the past five years, Belarus has increased its meat exports by over 40%.

Farmers can apply for grants for productivity, slurry, and animal health and welfare.

The Official State Gazette published the modification of Order APA/861/2024 to strengthen the fight against African swine fever in Spain, with an increase in financial contributions.

Over 20,000 pigs on three pig farms have affected by foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks.

The Prime Minister has issued a directive to urgently improve slaughterhouse oversight.

After a new case of wild boar testing positive for ASF in Castellbisbal, restricted zones I and II have been expanded.

An analysis of trends in the key socio-economic indicators of the Argentine swine industry, based on annual data from the Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries (SAGyP).

The Philippines has once again authorized the importation of pork and offal from Germany after nearly seven years.

The 2026-2028 Collaboration Plan prioritizes animal traceability, health intelligence, and pest control, with an investment of approximately $6 million.

Pork consumption in Peru reached 11 kg per person in 2025, tripling over the past decade and establishing the sector as a key economic driver for more than 400,000 producers.

A sterile fly production facility plays a crucial role in NWS prevention and response.

In the April report, the outlook for corn is positive due to the recovery in the U.S., Argentina, and Ukraine, as well as increased trade. For soybeans, however, the outlook is tighter: growth in Brazil and Paraguay does not offset declines in Argentina and the U.S., leaving supply virtually unchanged.