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Pigs can’t fly: U.S. high-end livestock breeders lose millions in China tariff fallout

China has been a key importer of American hog and dairy cattle genetics, but shipments have stalled

By Heather Schlitz, Reuters May 22, 2025

China is one of the biggest importers of American breeding pigs and other livestock genetic material such as cattle semen. These lucrative niche export markets had been growing, but dried up since U.S. President Donald Trump started a trade war with Beijing.

A view shows a sign with bird flu protocols on the door of a poultry house at the University of California, Davis, March 6, 2025. Photo: Reuters/Fred Greaves/File

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Staff exodus at U.S. farm agency leaves fewer experts to battle bird flu

Animal disease unit of USDA has lost 16 per cent of staff

By Leah Douglas, Tom Polansek May 12, 2025

Chicago/Washington | Reuters – Hundreds of veterinarians, support staff and lab workers at the animal health arm of the U.S. Department of Agriculture have left under the Trump administration’s push for resignations, according to three sources familiar with the situation, leaving fewer specialists to respond to animal disease outbreaks. The departures come as the country […] Read more

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U.S. FDA suspends milk quality tests amid workforce cuts

By Leah Douglas April 21, 2025

Washington | Reuters – The Food and Drug Administration is suspending a quality control program for testing of fluid milk and other dairy products due to reduced capacity in its food safety and nutrition division, according to an internal email seen by Reuters. The suspension is another disruption to the nation’s food safety programs after […] Read more

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How bird flu differs from seasonal flu − an infectious disease researcher explains

By The Conversation via Reuters Connect April 16, 2025

The viruses that cause seasonal flu and bird flu are distinct but still closely related. Understanding their similarities and differences can help people protect themselves and their loved ones.

Photo: REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File

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Mexico reports first human case of H5N1 bird flu

By Reuters April 4, 2025

Mexico has detected its first human case of H5N1 avian influenza, also known as bird flu, the health ministry said on Friday.

REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

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U.S. FDA suspends program to improve bird flu testing due to staff cuts

By Leah Douglas, Reuters April 4, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is suspending efforts to improve its bird flu testing of milk, cheese and pet food due to massive staff cuts at the agency, according to an email seen by Reuters and a source familiar with the situation.

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Strong year predicted for Canadian dairy products, meat processors expect squeeze

By Geralyn Wichers April 2, 2025

It's projected to be a strong year for dairy product makers, while meat product manufacturers' margins may be squeezed as rising prices fail to offset higher input costs, Farm Credit Canada (FCC) said in its new Food and Beverage Report.

David Hudson explains the very high overall sentiment towards dairy farmers in Canada at the Canadian Dairy Xpo’s 2025 Dairy Business Summit. Photo: John Greig

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Canadian Dairy Xpo: Consumer support for buying Canadian dairy rises

New Canadians also look to use dairy for nutrition and in cooking

By John Greig April 2, 2025

The buy-Canada movement has helped boost support for Canadian dairy products, according to David Hudson of IMI International, speaking at the Canadian Dairy Xpo's Dairy Business Summit.

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Liberals release agriculture platform

By Karen Briere April 2, 2025

The Liberal Party today released its agriculture platform, promising to protect the sector in the face of American tariffs and keep supply management off the table in trade talks with the U.S.

Canadian farm groups speak out on tariffs

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Canadian farm groups say manage U.S. tariffs first

Manage Trump's tariffs first and then talk retaliation if necessary, say agriculture organizations

By Jeff Melchior April 1, 2025

Canadian farm groups say first U.S. tariffs need to be managed, then retaliatory action can be considered.

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures rise as Cattle on Feed report shows lower inventory

Canadian cattle herd sees first year-over-year increase since 2021

U.S. grains: Soybeans extend gains to two-month peak; corn and wheat choppy

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U.S. livestock: Cattle futures rise as Cattle on Feed report shows lower inventory

Canadian cattle herd sees first year-over-year increase since 2021

U.S. grains: Soybeans extend gains to two-month peak; corn and wheat choppy

Pigs can’t fly: U.S. high-end livestock breeders lose millions in China tariff fallout

Staff exodus at U.S. farm agency leaves fewer experts to battle bird flu

U.S. FDA suspends milk quality tests amid workforce cuts

How bird flu differs from seasonal flu − an infectious disease researcher explains

Mexico reports first human case of H5N1 bird flu

U.S. FDA suspends program to improve bird flu testing due to staff cuts

Strong year predicted for Canadian dairy products, meat processors expect squeeze

Canadian Dairy Xpo: Consumer support for buying Canadian dairy rises

Liberals release agriculture platform

Canadian farm groups say manage U.S. tariffs first

Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field

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