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North Carolina pig farms see minimal impact from Hurricane Isaias
2020-08-04 16:44:00| National Hog Farmer
Since Hurricane Floyd hit the state more than 20 years ago, hurricane preparation has become a year-round practice for pork producers.
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China partners up small-scale and commercial pig farms in $7 billion plan
2019-12-30 10:20:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
China's large pig farms are lining up with small, family-based farms in a state-initiated investment of nearly 50 billion yuan ($7.14 billion) to boost hog productions hit hard by African swine fever (ASF).
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Virtual reality pig farms help US producers connect with consumers
2019-10-28 11:06:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
A new cutting-edge video series from the National Pork Board creates opportunities for farmers and others involved in pork production to share with consumers a firsthand view inside todays modern farms.
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China's pig farmers aim for new farms and fatter pigs
2019-09-27 11:31:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
China's pig farmers are raising fatter pigs to profit from soaring pork prices, boosting demand for key feed ingredient soymeal, and reducing some of the impact from a huge drop in the overall herd, said analysts and industry executives.
Thai pig producer set to build bigger, cleaner farms in wake of African swine fever
2019-09-24 11:21:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
Charoen Pokphand, one of China's top five pig producers, is speeding up expansion of its business after the year-long outbreak of ASF has devastated the Chinese pig industry, worth $140 billion.