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Greg Ibach

USDA rolls out ASF action plan

The Department of Agriculture recently released a plan that would allow for a nationwide hog standstill in the event of a potential outbreak of African Swine Fever in the United States.
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Perdue testifies before House Ag (Ag GOP photo)

Perdue claims less than 10% chance of more MFP

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue says there is less than a 10% chance that farmers will get more Market Facilitation Program payments this year and that China is sending “signals” it intends to honor its pledges to ramp up purchases of U.S. farm commodities.
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