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Nearly all categories in USDA's June Hogs & Pigs Report showed about a 2 percent decline compared with June 1, 2008. Full story.
The June pig crop report showed the breeding herd on June 1 was down 3 percent from last year's levels. But that cut is still not enough for the long haul. Full story.
The consensus is that more production cuts are needed to restore U.S. pork production to profitable levels. Lenders will have more of a say in that decision Full story.
 USDA's June Hogs & Pigs Report showed that hog slaughter will continue to run high through the rest of the year; but input prices will weigh on profits Full story.
Smithfield Foods will delay plans to shift sow housing from stalls to group gestation. Full story.
The U.S. House approved legislation that will allow farmers, ranchers and forestland owners to participate in a market-based carbon offset program Full story.
The House's climate bill could help crop producers but cost livestock and poultry producers. Full story.
The People for the Ethical Treatment of animals won approval to bring three hogs to Ohio's state capitol grounds for a protest against large-scale hog farms. Full story.
A bipartisan package of bills has been introduced into the Michigan legislature regarding the care of meat and dairy animals and egg-laying hens on Michigan farms. Full story.
The National Pork Board is seeking input for a new plan to shape the future of the U.S. pork industry. A series of regional meetings is planned for July. Full story.
 Top ag officials in Minnesota and Iowa are asking USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack to help pork producers by spending $50 million to buy pork products. Full story.
AgriTalk will interview Wayne Pacelle, president, Humane Society of the United States, on Tuesday, June 30, 10:06 a.m. to 11 a.m. (CST) Full story.
If you haven't already tapped into it, remember that Pork is on Twitter, and you can now receive instant updates from our editors. Full story.
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