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Overall feed production is projected to rise slightly during the remainder of 2021 and into 2022.

The label gives pig farmers the opportunity to differentiate themselves by going above and beyond the legal standards for animal welfare.

This year ASF cases have already surpassed the total for 2020. Even so, the pig industry is expected to see growth.

If forecasts are correct, it will be a record production year for Brazil's swine industry.

Pork imports have been up this year due to better demand from consumers while imports of live hogs are down so far.

See the global pork production and trade forecasts for 2021 from the USDA's world markets and trade report.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture of Russia, this year will see positive trends and production will exceed 5.5 million tons.

Pig meat was among the EU agrifood products that saw good performance in export value to China.

The government recognizes the Belgian pig industry as a sector in crisis until April of next year.

Month by month, EU pork exports to China are decreasing, with the cumulative total as of July already below 2020 levels.

The U.S. hog inventory is down from September 2020 but up slightly from June of this year.

To reduce confusion with trading partners over the trichinae-free status of U.S. pork products, the program will be eliminated in October.

China has lowered its sow herd inventory target in an effort to control supply and stabilize prices.