For the upcoming 2023 farm bill, expect chatter and debate about carbon markets, conservation, trade and more. Policy watchers encourage farmers to keep an eye on these issues, as discussions begin in January.

In the constant microscopic tug-of-war, genes for antibiotic resistance have been around as long as bacteria. The more pressure you put on bacteria, the more they deploy defensive measures. Spencer Wayne, DVM, reflects.

Sow mortality numbers continue to be a concern for producers across the country, with lameness being the second leading cause at a rate of approximately 30% of the total mortalities.

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker signed into law a compromise measure delaying the implementation of the Question 3 initiative to prohibit the sale of pork that doesn’t meet prescriptive animal production standards.

Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp., doing business as Margherita Meats, Inc., is recalling approximately 10,990 pounds of ready-to-eat pepperoni products that may be adulterated with Bacillus cereus.

Despite COVID-19 variants, inflationary pressures and supply chain limitations, consumers will continue to power the economic rebound,