Interfering with the shipping of livestock may soon be a felony offense in the state of Missouri, with the inclusion of Rep. Brenda Shields’ bill as part of a larger public safety package.
To the U.S. pork industry, World Pork Expo is much more than simply a trade show and the opportunity to eat some delicious pork. “It’s a labor of love,” says Bryan Humphreys, NPPC CEO.
From canines at U.S. entry points to workers on the farm, biosecurity is not taken lightly across the pork industry with foreign animal disease prevention and response being a top priority.
Following a strong 2022, pork producers face profitability challenges and what looks like a decrease in pork demand. However, Glynn Tonsor of K-State believes there’s more to the demand picture than what meets the eye.
As pork producers filled the Iowa State Fairgrounds on the first day of the 2023 World Pork Expo, Farm Journal’s PORK took to the streets to hear from those in the industry attending the event.
Should Congress take on Proposition 12 and pass legislation that prevents one state from telling any other state how to run its business? Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) sure thinks so.
While California producers must convert pork production practices to comply with Proposition 12, pork producers across other states might not be so quick to change. Could California struggle to meet their demand?
Here is a look at three unfortunate realities found along the road to Prop 12 becoming law that are both perplexing and disheartening to pork producers across the country.
The USDA FSIS recently announced updates to its voluntary guideline for federally regulated swine slaughter and pork processing establishments to control Salmonella in market hogs.
While another month has come and gone for the 2023 production year, if you haven’t already heard, June will hold some significant changes for the livestock industry in the area of antibiotics.
