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Swine Industry Pinched by Chinese Tariffs
Published April 2, 2018
China has imposed an additional 25 percent duty on U.S. pork. That’s on top of a 12 percent tariff already in place. Minnesota Pork Producers Association CEO David Preisler says the tariffs have already hurt the hog market. “Various economists…NDSU Extension Fills Farm Management Post
Published April 2, 2018
North Dakota State University Extension is filling a farm management role, formerly belonging to Dwight Aakre. NDSU Extension Director Chris Boerboom says Dr. Bryon Parman will start April 30. "Some of these programs are so essential and critical, we can’t…A Growing Industry
Published April 2, 2018
Hog production is increasing in South Dakota. The latest USDA report increased the South Dakota hog inventory by 14 percent. The breeding herd is 18 percent larger and the market hog estimate is up 14 percent. South Dakota Pork Producers…