Both beef ad pork export totals remained strong during July, with beef export value rising 45% and pork export value rising 20%, according to the U.S. Meat Export Federation.

China imported 758,000 metric tons of meat in August, down 8.9% from the corresponding month a year ago, customs data showed on Tuesday, as weak domestic pork prices weighed on demand for imports.

With the labor challenges facing the swine and pork processing plant industries, technology adoption seems to hold great promise. We asked five leaders to share what holds farmers back from incorporating more technology.

Tyson Foods said Friday labor unions have agreed to support its requirement for U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by November, and the company will offer new benefits to workers including paid sick leave.

Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 49,417 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $48.90, up $3.55 per head from last week.

Charismatic and humble. That describes Alex Miller who was in the national spotlight earlier this year during “American Idol.” He’ll take part in the #FarmON benefit concert Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. Central.