Current environment prompts timely biosecurity review

Sep 28 2018 The drumbeat for best practices in biosecurity for any and all species continues month by month, year by year. The stakeholders in animal agriculture increasingly realize the costs are best not defined by the efforts to put such practices in place and... more ›

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USMEF: Revised KORUS reassuring news for U.S. beef, pork

Sep 28 2018 This will help in maintaining pricing support for pork producers. And with African Swine Fever in the neighborhood, Korean consumers can be assured of a steady supply of wholesome pork protein even if local production sees declines. nationalhogfarmer.com more ›

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Animal Disease is a Global Concern

Sep 6 2018 Nothing to be casual about. African Swine Fever is a terrible disease affecting pigs, and it will serve North American interests - US, Mexican and Canadian alike - to remain on our utmost collective guard against its transmission to our continent. For those... more ›

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NO TRUCE IN SIGHT, BUT NOT ALL BAD NEWS ON THE TRADE BATTLEFRONT

Sep 4 2018 Notwithstanding the current apparent static state of ongoing trade skirmishes and battles, we are still participating in a world market. This is very encouraging; if nothing else, it will allow additional time to sort out both tariff and non-tariff barriers... more ›

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CATTLE CREATIONS

Aug 14 2018 Everyone Knows Butter Comes from Cows, but Did You Know Cows Can Come from Butter? Interesting look at the "how to" of a number of state fair traditions, in this case, Illinois'. hashtag#butter hashtag#fairs hashtag#funfacts https://lnkd.in/gjep_gR How... more ›

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NO TRUCE IN SIGHT, BUT NOT ALL BAD NEWS ON THE TRADE BATTLEFRONT

Aug 14 2018 Notwithstanding the current apparent static state of ongoing trade skirmishes and battles, we are still participating in a world market. This is very encouraging; if nothing else, it will allow additional time to sort out both tariff and non-tariff barriers... more ›

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WORLD PORK EXPO - On my way

Jun 1 2016 I'll be at the World Pork Expo in Des Moines next week from Tuesday through Friday. I'd be delighted to hear from anyone in my network going to be there, and will be available to say "hi", grab refreshments or a sandwich, etc. Feel free to let me know your... more ›

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Airport No. 3?

Apr 25 2016 After years of dormancy, Gary is now positioned to actually start taking on some aspects of Chicago's Third Airport. To be sure there is far yet to go, but these developments now put a capital "P" on its potential.Chicago's Third Airport more ›

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Navigate Rainy Roadways With Care

Apr 11 2016 It’s just rain — how much impact can it really have on your driving? The answer: a lot. You’re likely to experience lower visibility, reduced traction and increased difficulty in handling your car both during and after a rainstorm. Add flooding to the mix and... more ›

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APHIS Revises Animal Export Regs

Jan 20 2016 The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the USDA has today posted new final rules for the exportation of live animals from the United States. making export health certification more streamlined. Details on New Export Rules: more ›

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