Articles tagged under: swine
USDA Extends Deadline for Spot Hog Pandemic Program
Published February 24, 2022
USDA has extended the enrollment deadline for the pandemic assistance program for pork producers until April 15. The previous deadline was February 25. This program helps hog farmers who sold pigs through a spot market sale from April 16, 2020…Additional COVID Relief for Hog Farmers
Published December 14, 2021
USDA is offering additional pandemic assistance for pork producers. The Spot Market Hog Pandemic Program will fill gaps from the previous COVID relief for hog farmers. Previous assistance programs used a flat rate payment throughout the swine industry. With this…Pork Industry Trying to Find the Positives in a Negative Situation
Published June 1, 2020
It’s easy to get caught up in the negativity surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite these tough times in agriculture, fourth-generation hog producer Kevin Hugoson from Granada, Minnesota is trying to find the positives. "One blessing in our family is both…Trauma in MN Hog Industry Impacts Rural Economy
Published May 22, 2020
According to a new report from University of Minnesota Extension, the loss of hog farms due to COVID-19 would have a significant impact on Main Street. Extension Educator Megan Roberts says a 15 percent reduction in Minnesota hog production was…The Advantages and Challenges with Swine Productions
Published January 15, 2020
There are advantage and challenges when it comes to swine production and expansion."For the crop farmer, the advantage is basis," says Dr. Bob Thaler, swine specialist, South Dakota State University Extension. "Pigs eat a lot of corn and soybeans and…U.S. Swine Slaughter Inspections Get an Update
Published September 17, 2019
For the first time in more than 50 years, swine slaughter inspections in the U.S. are getting an update. According to the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, the modernization includes new requirements for microbial testing and a new inspection…End-Users May Want to Put a Lid on Costs
Published July 18, 2019
While the futures market has paid very little attention to planting delays and the lack of crop maturity, Kerns and Associates economist Dr. Steve Meyer says the story is with the basis. "There are places in the Eastern Corn Belt…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…What Is African Swine Fever?
Published October 16, 2018
African swine fever is contagious and can impact all hogs, making the virus devastating to producers. South Dakota State University Extension veterinarian Dr. Russ Daly says the virus can also survive outside of hogs one month, easily. "It is resistant…