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The Threat of African Swine Fever

Published October 23, 2019

A new study from the University of Minnesota says the risk of African Swine Fever in the U.S. has doubled since the outbreak began last year in China. The research, which was published in a scientific journal, said African Swine…

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China Could Buy U.S. Pork Sooner Rather Than Later

Published October 16, 2019

Traders expect to see Chinese demand for pork continue to increase as pork supplies dwindle due to the impact of African Swine Fever. Zaner Group Ag Hedge Lead Ted Seifried says the growing optimism is supporting the lean hog market.…

Hormel Officials Anticipate More Volatility

Published August 23, 2019

Hormel Foods reports third quarter net earnings of $199.4 million, down from $210.4 million in the same quarter one year ago. Earnings were in line with expectations. Hormel CEO Jim Snee said further volatility is expected in a rapidly changing…

China Losing Huge Numbers of Hogs to ASF

Published July 30, 2019

By the end of this year, China could lose half of its swine herd to African Swine Fever. Rabobank says the disease has already taken out 40 percent of the hog supply. Vietnam, which is also dealing with African Swine…

Livestock Industry Testifies on the Tough Economy

Published July 16, 2019

Trade, farm labor, food safety and African swine fever were all addressed during a House Agriculture Subcommittee hearing on the state of U.S. livestock and poultry economies. National Pork Producers Council President David Herring told lawmakers restricted market access due…

ASF Being Reported in Bulgaria

Published July 11, 2019

New outbreaks of African swine fever are being found in Bulgaria. The disease is being reported in backyard pig farms.

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China Continues to Struggle with African Swine Fever

Published July 3, 2019

China continues to struggle to contain African Swine Fever. China’s government says the situation remains dire with many weak links within the swine industry. A Chinese government statement says the prevention and control remains complicated. There is a lack of…

MN Farmers Increase Biosecurity for African Swine Fever

Published May 29, 2019

African swine fever is top of mind for Minnesota hog producers. University of Minnesota Extension Swine Educator Sarah Schiek says farmers are doing everything they can to prepare for an outbreak. "In the event we would get African swine fever…

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ASF Still Poses Risks to U.S. Swine Industry

Published May 27, 2019

African swine fever is spreading across China and parts of southeast Asia. University of Minnesota Professor in the Department of Veterinary Medicine John Deen says the greater the pathogen load China has, the greater the risk to the U.S. swine…

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African Swine Fever is a Consideration for Hormel Sales

Published May 23, 2019

Hormel Foods reports second quarter earnings of $282.4 million, up from $237.4 million one year ago. Sales for the Minnesota-based company were at a record level, but Hormel officials warned African Swine Fever in China are impacting global hog markets.…

Articles tagged under: African Swine Fever

The Threat of African Swine Fever

China Could Buy U.S. Pork Sooner Rather Than Later

Hormel Officials Anticipate More Volatility

China Losing Huge Numbers of Hogs to ASF

Livestock Industry Testifies on the Tough Economy

ASF Being Reported in Bulgaria

China Continues to Struggle with African Swine Fever

MN Farmers Increase Biosecurity for African Swine Fever

ASF Still Poses Risks to U.S. Swine Industry

African Swine Fever is a Consideration for Hormel Sales

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