The Gensus team has completed a road trip across several U.S. states, assessing the condition of the corn and soybean crops. Over the 2800 miles of the route, it was found that the harvests look very encouraging in most regions, with the exception of Missouri. According to experts, the USDA's estimate of over 13 billion bushels of corn production may be exaggerated, and this could lead to lower corn prices in the near future.

A breakdown of the European Union’s 3.72mn metric tonnes of soft wheat exports in the new marketing year 2023/2024, namely from July 1 to August 13 shows Romania as the biggest EU exporter so far, with 1.04mn tonnes shipped, according to European Commission data. 

Tunisia’s Agriculture ministry announced Wednesday August 16 several financing plans for small farmers to the tune of $9 million in view of supporting the sector.
The financing will come from State-run Banque Tunisienne de Solidarité (BTS), as result of the agreement with the agriculture department, “Tunisie Numerique” reports.
The bank per the deal will provide 3,000 seasonal loans worth $5 million to farmers in the cereal sector.

Danish Crown's shareholders have confirmed that they will deliver approximately 11 million pigs in the coming year. Based on that figure, the business must now be sharpened and competitiveness restored.

Registration for the IV module of the veterinary school starts, which the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders (AUPB) realizes under the grant cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Start on August 23, 12:45 am.

Genesus is increasing its presence in the Ukrainian market and will have three partners by the end of this year.

The European Commission is considering subsidizing the transportation of Ukrainian grain through its member states after several countries banned its imports.

Registration for the forth module of the veterinary school continues, which the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders (AUPB) realizes under the grant cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Start on  August 23 at 12:45 am.

U.S. pork exports concluded an excellent first half with another strong performance in June, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom notes that while the growth in pork sales is led by Mexico, several regions are contributing to the strong exports.

Registration for the forth module of the veterinary school continues, which the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders (AUPB) realizes under the grant cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Start on  August 23 at 12:45 am.

In the first half of 2023, KSG Agro received $1.04 million in net profit, up 21.2% from the same period in 2022.

The key problem with the new wheat harvest in Ukraine is its poor quality. Due to weather conditions, the grain has a low protein content. Most exporting countries also face problems with grain quality.

Registration for the forth module of the veterinary school continues, which the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders (AUPB) realizes under the grant cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Start on  August 23 at 12:45 am.

The circular economy is one of the strategic lines that promote sustainability in the value chain of Spanish white pork, both on farms and industries.

On August 4, a regular training was held for 15 specialists from state laboratories of veterinary and sanitary expertise at agro-food markets in Cherkasy region, where they learned how to respond in case of suspected contamination of pig products with the African swine fever virus. Given that the market sells live birds, they also worked on an algorithm of actions if highly pathogenic influenza was suspected in young birds sold at the market.

Registration for the IV module of the veterinary school starts, which the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders (AUPB) realizes under the grant cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Start on August 23, 12:45 am.

Jim Long Pork Commentary – August 7, 2023

Funding will support capital investments that enhance efficiency, productivity, environmental sustainability.

In July, the average value of the FAO meat price index was 117.8 points, which is 0.3% lower than in June and 5.1% lower than in the same period in 2022. This was reported by the FAO.

Funding will provide Canada with a dedicated vaccine source to support the CFIA and industry in the event of an outbreak.