Sara Brown

The Livestock Today blog is your place to learn the latest production news for the livestock industry. Whether on the road or in the office, Sara Brown writes about all issues important to livestock producers.

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“This new distribution center is an essential part of our efforts to streamline our national logistics network to optimize our operations, while advancing our ambitious sustainability goals,” said Kenneth M. Sullivan, president and chief executive officer for Smithfield Foods.
Industry
Smithfield Foods Plans New Distribution Center in MD
Smithfield Foods has agreed to locate a new distribution center in Cecil County, Md., creating 240 new jobs, according to Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan.
November 18, 2020 09:20 PM
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Sara Brown
A main staple in the Chinese diet, pork is also in high demand in the country from recent celebrations of the Chinese New Year, or the “Year of the Pig.”
Ag Policy
China Makes First Major U.S. Pork Purchase in Two Years
China made its largest purchase of U.S. pork in nearly two years last week, according to USDA data released Thursday. Chinese hog prices continue to climb as the country an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF).
November 18, 2020 09:19 PM
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Sara Brown
Lard is making a comeback in the kitchen.
Industry
For the Love of Lard
If bacon is the candy of meat, lard is the butter. At least it used to be. But the old cooking staple is making a comeback, after a century of questions about saturated fat.
November 18, 2020 09:18 PM
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Only six of the past 20 years has USDA increased soybean yields in the August WASDE report, reports Brian Splitt, Allendale.
Ag Policy
WASDE Preview: A Yield Bump Could Still Be A Friendly Report
Typically the trade sees a 4-bu. corn yield variance in the August WASDE report, reports market analysts from Allendale. The soybean market will be heavily influenced by trade factors.
November 18, 2020 09:09 PM
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Sara Brown
Industry
Pulled Pork & Other Weird Things Left in Uber Cars
Leaving your jacket, keys or phone in a taxi or Uber car? Common occurrence. But in Uber’s third annual Lost & Found Index lists a few unusual items—a salmon head for one—left behind.
November 15, 2020 02:59 PM
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Industry
Indiana Tyson Pork Plant Resumes After Brief Shutdown
Tyson Foods confirmed that plant operations at their Longsport, Ind., facility were resumed Wednesday after a brief production issue.
November 10, 2020 11:09 PM
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Sara Brown
Hog Production
A Growing “Teacup” Pig Problem
Pinterest is full of cute animal pictures, and among the most popular are teacup or miniature pigs. But like we all know—pigs, however big or small, are still…well, pigs.
November 10, 2020 11:09 PM
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Hog Production
Filling New Plant Capacity Requires Export, Demand Growth
Exports and domestic consumer demand for pork will be key to maintain producer profits for the remainder of 2017 and for the first half of 2018, say industry analysts.
November 10, 2020 11:09 PM
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Sara Brown
Industry
USMEF “Heartland Team” Goes to Japan
U.S. livestock and grain producers visited Japan Sept. 3-8 to meet with buyers of U.S. pork and beef and get a firsthand look at this leading international market for U.S. red meat.
November 10, 2020 11:09 PM
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Sara Brown
Hog Production
Top 10 Pigs Facts to Share for Pork Month
Celebrate October—it’s Pork Month! Top 10 facts to share about the pork industry.
November 10, 2020 11:09 PM
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