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            <title><![CDATA[NPPC: Strategic advocacy delivers for U.S. pork producers]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[The panel also covered the 2026 Farm Bill, Prop 12, Dietary Guidelines for Americans, importance of USMCA, animal health preparedness and more.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:36:55 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>National Pork Producers Council</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[How science is securing Michigan's pork future]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[Seventy-five percent of state's pigs are now covered by an SPS on-farm biosecurity plan, strengthening the responses farmers will have to an FAD.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:35:22 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Michigan State University </dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Study finds biosecurity gaps in swine transport operations]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[Many drivers reported using PPE primarily for cleanliness rather than disease prevention, and formal biosecurity education was often limited in scope.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:00:56 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Swine Health Information Center</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[What can be done during times of profitability to improve productivity?]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[Additional pounds sold, whether it be better growth rates or less death loss become even more valuable with hog prices in 90th percentile or higher.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:19:26 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Jason Kelly, Suidae Health and Production</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Nieuwendorp family honored at 2026 World Pork Expo]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[Now in its 22nd year, the award recognizes Iowa farmers who take pride in caring for the environment, their livestock while also being good neighbors.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:38:07 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Industry Release</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dulles CBP seizes prohibited pork, ruminant meat products]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup tournament starting next week to bring more visitors; CBP encourages all travelers to review USDA guidance.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:19:50 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Industry Release</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mexico suspends live animal imports due to New World screwworm]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[Export restrictions follow news last month that Mexico, Canada were banning certain U.S. pork products due to the confirmed finding of pseudorabies virus.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:17:17 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Ann Hess</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Americans' BBQ confidence outpaces skills by 32%]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[Research suggests consumers are not avoiding pork because they dislike it, but rather because they lack confidence in preparing it correctly.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:41:42 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Industry Release</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[How do we move the needle on biosecurity?]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[Attention to dead animal removal, repairs and maintenance crews, and people and pig movement are just some examples where better compliance is needed.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Montse Torremorell, DVM, University of Minnesota</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Texas AgriLife releases fact sheet for New World screwworm in swine]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[New science-backed guidance for swine industry emphasizes biosecurity and wound care practices.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:31:21 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Texas A&amp;M University</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minimizing impact of seasonal sow infertility in breeding herd]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.nationalhogfarmer.com/livestock-management/minimizing-impact-of-seasonal-sow-infertility-in-breeding-herd]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[During warmer months, it is paramount to monitor gilt and sow behavior and keep cooling systems operating properly.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:47:59 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Iowa Pork Industry Center</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Propane: Energy for growing livestock, profits]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.nationalhogfarmer.com/farming-facilities/propane-energy-for-growing-livestock-profits]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[LIVE STREAM THURSDAY, JUNE 11 AT 1 PM CT - Propane is a versatile energy solution that can handle almost any job on a livestock operation.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:01:48 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[How are high gasoline prices affecting pork demand?]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.nationalhogfarmer.com/market-news/how-are-high-gasoline-prices-affecting-pork-demand-]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Through the first four months of 2026 retail pork prices were 0.2% below the first four months of 2025.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:29:45 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Lee Schulz</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Optimism at World Pork Expo despite PRV trade restrictions]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[Restrictions on items like skins, fat and feet are impacting an estimated $6-7 million in trade each week.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:53:43 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>U.S. Meat Export Federation</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Pork Quality Assurance advisor training offered July 7]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.nationalhogfarmer.com/livestock-management/pork-quality-assurance-advisor-training-offered-july-7]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[The PQA Plus program meets the highest international standards for animal care and addresses food safety, animal well-being and environmental stewardship.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:46:03 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Iowa Pork Industry Center</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[New World screwworm cases rise as USDA ramps up response]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.nationalhogfarmer.com/livestock-management/new-world-screwworm-cases-rise-as-usda-ramps-up-response]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Canadian Food Inspection Agency, several states implementing temporary import restrictions on livestock.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:35:23 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Ann Hess</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[May/June 2026 National Hog Farmer Digital Edition now available]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.nationalhogfarmer.com/livestock-management/may-june-2026-national-hog-farmer-digital-edition-now-available]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Pork supply chains brace for geopolitical disruption; PLUS: At the Slat Level; Not all S. suis are equal; Gene-edited pork; and Metal vs. plastic flooring.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:03:08 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>National Hog Farmer Staff</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Week in Agribusiness, June 6, 2026]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[World Pork Expo insights: record exports, farm bill advances, Iowa pseudorabies contained, plus more featured this week.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[New World screwworm alert]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.nationalhogfarmer.com/livestock-management/new-world-screwworm-alert]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[We sit down with Dr. Patrick Webb, Assistant Chief Veterinarian with the National Pork Board, to unpack what a confirmed New World screwworm case in southern Texas signals for pork producers and the wider livestock industry.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:31:01 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[U.S. meat and egg availability to rise through 2027]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.nationalhogfarmer.com/market-news/u-s-meat-and-egg-availability-to-rise-through-2027]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Pork availability per capita is projected at 49.6 pounds in 2026 and 49.9 pounds in 2027, up slightly from 49.3 pounds in 2025.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:44:06 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>USDA</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Hungary reports first African swine fever case in domestic herd]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.nationalhogfarmer.com/livestock-management/hungary-reports-first-african-swine-fever-case-in-domestic-herd]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Virus was detected at a farm housing approximately 3,000 pigs in the village of Vállaj, near the Romanian border.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:30:13 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Ann Hess</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zoetis announces 2026 Caregiver Award winners]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.nationalhogfarmer.com/livestock-management/zoetis-announces-2026-caregiver-award-winners]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Winners are: Alfonso Aguilar Vega, Tosh Farms in Tennessee; Lyle Lupe, AMVC in Arizona; and Rob English, Country View Family Farms in Indiana.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:09:09 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Industry Release</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[SDRS update: PRRSV lineages and variants activity in the U.S.]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.nationalhogfarmer.com/livestock-management/sdrs-update-prrsv-lineages-and-variants-activity-in-the-u-s-]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[First detections across the SDRS database were more frequently reported from adult/sow farms than from wean‑to‑market systems.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Iowa State University</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[2026 National Hog Farmer New Product Tour winner announced]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.nationalhogfarmer.com/livestock-management/2026-national-hog-farmer-new-product-tour-winner-announced]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[When health status changes within a specific pig flow, FLEX provides the ability to respond rapidly to match the needs to the right FLEX strategy.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:17:05 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Ann Hess</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[New World screwworm detected: What pork producers need to know]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.nationalhogfarmer.com/livestock-management/new-world-screwworm-detected-what-pork-producers-need-to-know]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Dr. Megan Niederwerder, executive director, Swine Health Information Center, joins us to talk New World screwworm.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Ann Hess</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sow behavior and reproductive performance]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.nationalhogfarmer.com/livestock-management/sow-behavior-and-reproductive-performance]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[What are the advantages, disadvantages of free-choice and conventional gestation pens?]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>North Carolina State University</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[MASCHIO GASPARDO opens first full line store in North America]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.nationalhogfarmer.com/farming-business-management/maschio-gaspardo-opens-first-full-line-store-in-north-america]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Located in the heart of the Corn Belt, the new dealership brings the full MASCHIO GASPARDO range to North American farmers.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:48:31 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[[TEST] Article gated with Eloqua]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.nationalhogfarmer.com/market-news/-test-article-gated-with-eloqua]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Actions will reduce regulatory burdens and $60M in MPPEP funding will support small and very small meat and poultry processing plants.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:20:03 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>USDA</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[USDA launches Small Processors Action Plan]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.nationalhogfarmer.com/market-news/usda-launches-small-processors-action-plan]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Actions will reduce regulatory burdens and $60M in MPPEP funding will support small and very small meat and poultry processing plants.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:20:03 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>USDA</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Topigs Norsvin unveils new genetic solution R3silience]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.nationalhogfarmer.com/livestock-management/topigs-norsvin-unveils-new-genetic-solution-r3silience]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[By breeding pigs that better cope with health challenges, R3silience helps reduce environmental impact and direct antibiotic use.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:42:23 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Industry Release</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[AAF International launches BioShield Line for Animal Science]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.nationalhogfarmer.com/livestock-management/aaf-international-launches-bioshield-line-for-animal-science]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[According to an Iowa State University analysis, PRRS impacts the U.S. pork industry by about $1.2 billion per year in lost production.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:36:06 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Industry Release</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Ever.Ag expands Everett to livestock, animal protein operations]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.nationalhogfarmer.com/farming-business-management/ever-ag-expands-everett-to-livestock-animal-protein-operations]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Everett brings automated feed planning, proactive gap detection, group performance, mortality alerting and sell sequence optimization to operations.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Industry Release</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[BarnTools launches Barn360 biosecurity]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.nationalhogfarmer.com/livestock-management/barntools-launches-barn360-biosecurity]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Platform enables pork producers to track site-to-site movements, enforce downtime in real time and validate site access through geo-fencing.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Industry Release</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good trials equal better decisions]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.nationalhogfarmer.com/livestock-management/good-trials-equal-better-decisions]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Why trial design matters.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Ashley DeDecker, Smithfield Foods</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Rising protein demand drives meat snack growth]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.nationalhogfarmer.com/market-news/rising-protein-demand-drives-meat-snack-growth]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[As meat snack consumer demographics broaden, manufacturers invest in processing capacity and innovation.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>CoBank</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Reynolds signs Iowa Farm Act into law]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.nationalhogfarmer.com/livestock-management/reynolds-signs-iowa-farm-act-into-law]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Bill prioritizes beginning farmers, strengthens rural veterinary workforce and enhances Iowa’s biosecurity and foreign animal disease preparedness.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:47:16 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Ann Hess</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Producer sentiment slips again in May as high input costs persist]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.nationalhogfarmer.com/farming-business-management/producer-sentiment-slips-again-in-may-as-high-input-costs-persist]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Only 31% of crop producers expect good times financially over the next five years, versus 68% for livestock producers.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:15:57 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Purdue University</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Purdue DIAL Ventures Fund II studio to start this summer]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.nationalhogfarmer.com/farming-business-management/purdue-dial-ventures-fund-ii-studio-to-start-this-summer]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Agrifood venture studio has run six cycles, building portfolio of companies from concept to value of over $30M.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Purdue University</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Understanding  consumers helps increase value of pork]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.nationalhogfarmer.com/market-news/understanding-consumers-helps-increase-value-of-pork]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[LIVE STREAM THURSDAY, JUNE 4 AT 1 PM CT -  Understanding the consumer and their buying power helps National Pork Board and partners reach them with culturally relevant dishes, digital media and retail promotions.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:12:18 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator></dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Understanding PRRSV coinfections through next-generation sequencing]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.nationalhogfarmer.com/livestock-management/understanding-prrsv-coinfections-through-next-generation-sequencing]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Mixed PRRSV infections involving multiple wild-type and vaccine-like strains can be reliably detected, even when complete viral genomes are not recovered.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Iowa State University</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[U.S. meat industry calls for AGOA trade leverage in Africa]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.nationalhogfarmer.com/market-news/u-s-meat-industry-calls-for-agoa-trade-leverage-in-africa]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[More than 10 years ago South Africa agreed to lift a ban on U.S. pork, however has continued to impose unscientific trade barriers due to PRRS.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:25:59 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>U.S. Meat Export Federation</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[No bull in the hogs]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.nationalhogfarmer.com/market-news/no-bull-in-the-hogs]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[There’s simply no urgency developing in the hog cutout value despite the three-week trend of lower production.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:50:34 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Dennis Smith</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Alltech introduces Olerix for use in pork production]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.nationalhogfarmer.com/hog-nutrition/alltech-introduces-olerix-for-use-in-pork-production]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[New phytogenic blend designed to deliver efficient growth and feed performance in pigs.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:06:06 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Industry Release</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[NC State tackles manure management with digital solution]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.nationalhogfarmer.com/livestock-management/nc-state-tackles-manure-management-with-digital-solution]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Researchers are incorporating input from more than 140 interviews in 2025, including many with livestock and poultry farm operators.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:57:29 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>North Carolina State University</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[New findings advance African swine fever vaccine efforts]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.nationalhogfarmer.com/livestock-management/new-findings-advance-african-swine-fever-vaccine-efforts]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[VAX4ASF consortium meets in Hungary to advance understanding of the virus and immune protection.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:16:43 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Industry Release</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Week in Agribusiness, May 30, 2026]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.nationalhogfarmer.com/market-news/this-week-in-agribusiness-may-30-2026]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Expert insights on grain markets, tractor technology, and crop forecasts. Plus: Arkansas rice crisis, mental health resources, and Ag PhD Field Day info.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator></dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Biosecurity better execution]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.nationalhogfarmer.com/biosecurity/biosecurity-better-execution]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[LIVE STREAM THURSDAY, JUNE 11 AT 3 PM CT - Matt Romoser, Swine Field Specialist with the Iowa Pork Industry Center, joins us with some important tips related to biosecurity.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 11:20:55 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Ann Hess</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[UNL team to target high-risk avian strains with new vaccine strategy]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.nationalhogfarmer.com/livestock-management/unl-team-to-target-high-risk-avian-strains-with-new-vaccine-strategy]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Prior studies with the Epigraph approach demonstrated its ability to build broad immunity to swine flu viruses in pigs.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 17:06:04 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>University of Nebraska-Lincoln</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Trade promises, policy pressure and supply chain stakes]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.nationalhogfarmer.com/farming-business-management/trade-promises-policy-pressure-and-supply-chain-stakes]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Legislative Watch: USMCA stability is critical; Reauthorization bill quietly targets ag transportation; Meatpacker policy fights return to the spotlight.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 14:31:33 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>John Torres</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Smithfield expands community support with $280K in grants]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[Twelve grants build on the more than $24 million Smithfield Foods invested in 2025 to strengthen communities nationwide.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 11:54:56 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Industry Release</dc:creator>
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