The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-11-04
All Americans have a role in keeping African swine fever out
Since 2021 with its detection in the Dominican Republic and Haiti, African swine fever has been knocking at our door. This highly contagious viral disease, which is harmless to humans but up to 100%... Read more
2024-11-04
H5N1 Bird Flu Detected in U.S. Pig for First Time: USDA Quarantines Oregon Farm
In a concerning development for animal health surveillance, a pig on a small farm in Crook County, Oregon, has tested positive for the H5N1 bird flu virus, marking the first such case in U.S. swine.... Read more
2024-11-04
USDA to enhance monitoring, testing efforts for H5N1 avian influenza
The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced yesterday the agency is planning to enhance testing and monitoring for H5N1, building on measures... Read more
2024-11-04
Ag in the House: Oct. 28 – Nov. 1
The Bloc questioned the Liberals about Bill C-282 on multiple occasions Read more
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2024-11-04
RaboResearch: Global pork market: Producers remain cautious amid trade, disease & consumption uncertainties
According to a recent RaboResearch report, despite improved profitability, global pork producers are cautious on herd rebuilding due to ongoing trade, disease, and demand uncertainties. Logistical... Read more
2024-11-04
Position Announcement: Swine Health Information Center Grant and Contract Administrator
The Swine Health Information Center is responsible for developing and maintaining a global swine disease information network for the purpose of protecting and enhancing the health of the United States... Read more
2024-11-04
USDA Secretary Vilsack Addresses Avian Flu in Hogs on Oregon Family Farm
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently confirmed that avian influenza has been detected in hogs on a small backyard farm in Oregon. This discovery marks a distinction from the H5N1 strain... Read more
2024-11-04
USDA Hosts Fourth African Swine Fever Action Week October 28-November 1, 2024
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is hosting its fourth African Swine Fever (ASF) Action Week this week (October 28-November 1,... Read more
2024-11-04
US detects H5N1 avian influenza in pigs for first time
H5N1 bird flu was confirmed in a pig on a backyard farm in Oregon, the first detection of the virus in swine in the country, Reuters reported, citing the US Department of Agriculture on Wednesday. Read more
2024-11-04
No explanation needed, the hogs are simply not there
My first hint of a bullish supply situation in hogs was in my article dated Sept. 2. By October, I was discussing the missing hogs. Now, in November, there’s no explanation needed, the hogs are simply... Read more
2024-11-04
Syngenta Canada introduced Axial Maxx herbicide for cereals
Syngenta Canada Inc. is pleased to add Axial® Maxx cereals herbicide to its spring wheat and barley portfolio for post-emergence grass and broadleaf weed control. Read more
2024-11-04
The Andersons, Inc. Acquires Majority Ownership in Skyland Grain, LLC
The Andersons, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANDE) announced they have finalized the acquisition of a majority ownership in Skyland Grain, LLC. Read more