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WASDE: Forecasts for Total Meat Production Reduced

The forecasts for total meat production in 2014 and 2015 are reduced from last month.

WASDE: Meat Production Expected to Rise Due to Lower Feed Costs

Cattle price forecasts for 2014 and 2015 are raised from last month on the strength of demand and continued tight supplies of fed cattle.

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Hog Futures Tumble by Exchange Limit to Lowest Since February

Hog futures fell by the exchange limit to the lowest since February on signs that the spread of the deadly pig virus that boosted U.S. pork costs is slowing.

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New Pens Hope to Improve Sow Housing Systems

New self-catching pen created in response to animal welfare concerns and gives farmers alternative pens for sow housing units.

World Ag Expo Names Top 10 New Products

The 44th annual World Ag Expo 2011 will take place Feb. 8 to 10 at the International Agri-Center in Tulare, Calif., with 1,600 exhibitors on 2.6 million sq. ft. of show grounds.