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Due in part to a sharp decline in shipments to China, April exports of U.S. pork trended lower than a year ago, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

The anti-dumping investigation on imports of pork and pork by-products originating from the European Union has been extended.

This standard aims to provide minimum standards for safe and effective vaccines.

Global maize, sorghum, barley, and wheat prices declined while rice prices increased.

The increase was driven by higher international prices for bovine, ovine, and pig meats, which more than offset a decline in poultry meat quotations.

The production, sale, promotion, and distribution of laboratory-grown or cultivated meat is now prohibited in the state of Nebraska.

The new Fair Dealing Obligations (Pigs) Regulations have been signed into law with the intention of ensuring greater fairness and transparency across the pig supply chain.

Inaugural State of the World’s Animal Health report finds several animal diseases reaching new areas, with half of those reported able to jump to people.

FEFAC market experts forecasts continued stability in the EU compound feed production market for 2025.

The EU and the UK will work on an SPS agreement that would reduce controls and certificates in the trade of agri-food products.

Kenya has been called upon to increase its pork consumption in a bid to expand market opportunities for local pig farmers and meat processors.

The manufacturing and sale of lab-grown meat in Montana has been banned.

The state of Indiana establishes a two-year moratorium on the sale of cultivated meat products.

The trade surplus narrowed to EUR 3 billion, reflecting increased import costs.

Personal imports for travellers from the EU remain banned.

The severe shortage in swine production, combined with strong consumer demand, has made it increasingly difficult to keep pork prices down.

Farmers across the EU face heavy administrative obligations on top of their actual work. Dealing with them is time consuming and costly for farmers and national administrations alike.

EU pork exports stabilized in 2024 at 4.21 Mt, far from the 2020 record, marked by China's recovery and destination changes.

Slovakia detects its first outbreak of African swine fever in 2025 on a commercial farm with more than 18,000 pigs.

The U.S. will temporarily reduce tariffs on Chinese imports, with China agreeing to reduce retaliatory duties.

European Parliament stands firm against single fund proposal and calls for increased CAP budget.

Exports of U.S. pork trended higher year-over-year in March, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Latin American markets again fueled pork export growth.

Although FMD is endemic in the Near East, there has been a recent upsurge in outbreaks caused by an exotic serotype likely introduced from East Africa.