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The new regulations intend to bring about a fairer pig supply chain.

Exports of U.S. pork bounced back in June, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

The Crop Production report issued by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) forecasted corn production up from 2024 and soybean production down from last year.

The increase was primarily driven by higher bovine and ovine meat prices, along a slight increase in poultry meat quotations, while pig meat prices declined.

Global export prices of barley and maize rose, while those of sorghum and wheat declined.

An outbreak of African swine fever was detected on a farm with 4,900 pigs.

The forthcoming SPS agreement will remove routine border checks on plant and animal products moving between the UK and EU.

Wild Pigs Canada offers a central source for tools, information, and resources to address the threat of invasive wild pigs.

Starting August 6, the U.S. will apply a 50% tariff on Brazilian products such as meat, coffee, and fruit, severely affecting meat exports.

The EU will provide preferential market access for pork and has committed to streamlining requirements for U.S. sanitary certificates.

China's pork supply has increased recently, leading to a slight decline in pork prices.

Twelve businesses across England and Northern Ireland secure access to Mexico's rapidly expanding market.

From January to April 2025, China purchased Russian pork worth over US$50 million.

Between January and June, Argentina exported 48.4 Mt of agro-industrial products, with notable increases in wheat and corn.

This short-term outlook edition provides market prospects for key EU agricultural markets in 2025.

Regulatory clearance enables Mission Barns and its partners to introduce cultivated pork fat into foodservice and retail products for the first time in the U.S.

Following a wide-ranging consultation, the Red Tractor Pigs Sector Board has confirmed it will move forward with creating new modules and labelling for outdoor pig production.

The Commission allows higher CAP advance payments to ease EU farmers’ cash flow problems from weather and market pressures.

54% of the pork China imported up to June consisted of offal, a category that continues to gain ground over meat.

EU pigmeat output rises in early 2025, driven by demand and prices, but export competitiveness weakens due to higher EU market prices.

The rapid erection of protective fences is crucial to preventing the spread of African swine fever.

Despite declines in April and May, pork production rebounded in June, consolidating a positive close for the first half of the year.

With a focus on productivity, health, and sustainability, pig farmers are key players in the growth of Brazilian agriculture and the global presence of Brazilian pork.

The agreement with Japan reassures and expands opportunities in the second leading export destination for U.S. beef and pork.