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United States: CME lean hogs alternative final settlement methodology

CME Group has informed the market of its inability to calculate the Lean Hog Index which is used to determine final settlement value of Lean Hog futures contracts due to the shutdown.

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Russia: Moscow forecasts 2014 year-end swine inventories to grow

Moscow forecasts 2014 year-end swine inventories to grow by nearly seven percent (to 21.5 million head) and domestic pork production to increase by five percent.

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Ireland: Teagasc and IFA launch pig joint programme

The Joint Programme Teagasc will support Irish pig producers by providing advice, research and education across a range of issues of importance to the sector.

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European Union: Parliament authorises reform of public health checks on pork

Proposals to allow official abattoir vets to declare pork fit for human consumption after a simple visual check will go ahead after MEPs rejected a veto motion tabled by the Food Safety Committee.

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Industry Invests in Future with Commitment to Swine Welfare

A major milestone was reached this week when industry fundraising achieved 50% of its target to establish a National Chair in Swine Welfare.

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Spain: increase of the pig meat exports in 2012

During year 2012, Spain exported a total of 1,029,067 tonnes of pig meat, and this represents an increase by 5 % with respect to year 2011.

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FAO calls on countries to adapt to food price volatility

Volatile prices here to stay - Ministers from 30 countries meet to discuss international food prices.

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U.S. gov't shutdown forces Cargill, Smithfield to change hog pricing

USDA market prices have been suspended due to the government shutdown that began on Oct. 1.

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Lithuania: placement of wild-boar repellents in the border area with Belarus

On 1 October, first repellent holders have been placed in the 30 km stretch in Vilnius region.

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United States: annual Pork Powerhouses ranking

The total number of sows owned or managed by the nation’s largest 25 producers, seven of whom are also pork packers, stands today at 3.18 million.

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European Union: the decline in pig slaughterings could be more pronounced in the second part of 2013

In the first six months of 2013, the number of pigs slaughtered was 1.1% lower than last year but thanks to a growth in average carcass weight, the production decreased by only 0.6%.

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Zoetis honors Tosh Farms for commitment to employee diversity

Tosh Farms of Henry, Tenn., a leading producer of pork and grain, has been recognized with the Customer Diversity and Inclusion Award from Zoetis.

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VION reaches agreement on the sale of Ingredients division

VION has announced that a final agreement has been reached on the proposed sale of its Ingredients division.

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Smithfield Foods Expands Robert W. Manly's Responsibilities and Promotes Kenneth M. Sullivan to Chief Financial Officer

Smithfield Foods, Inc. today announced expanded responsibilities for Robert W. Manly as executive vice president and chief synergy officer and the promotion of Kenneth M. Sullivan to chief financial officer.

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USMEF Announces Distinguished Service Award Winner

P. Scott Shearer, one of the leading advocates for American agriculture and agricultural exports, has been named the 2013 recipient of the U.S. Meat Export Federation’s Distinguished Service Award.

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FAO: world cereal production set to jump this year

World cereal production would still surpass the 2012 level by nearly 8 percent.