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Younger consumers continue to cook more pork

Demand for ground pork continues to grow, driven by its versatility in the kitchen and its role as a gateway protein for younger consumers learning to...

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Major progress on beef trade at U.S.-China summit

On Friday, May 15, China's General Administration of Customs (GACC) granted a five-year registration extension to 425 overdue U.S. beef establishments...

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NWS cases less than 100 miles from U.S. border

There are over 1,800 active cases of the New World Screwworm in Mexico, and 15 of those cases are now less than 100 miles from the U.S. border. Rear A...

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China agrees to $17 billion in ag purchases

China has agreed to purchase at least $17 billion in U.S. agricultural products annually through 2028. That's according to a White House fact sheet re...

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