Sara Brown
Recent Stories by Sara Brown
Top Five Bacon Recipes to Celebrate International Bacon Day
Sep 01, 2019 by Sara Brown
There are many days to be thankful and celebrate but few have us as excited as Sept. 1— International Bacon Day! Yes, a whole day to celebrate the versatile strips of meat that turn dishes from good to sensational!
100 Pigs Die in Louisville Semi Truck Crash
Jul 18, 2019 by Sara Brown
A truck carrying finishing pigs overturned on an Interstate curve near downtown Louisville at about 7:15 a.m. Wednesday, report local police.
Only Meat Should Be Labeled Meat – Andy Gibson, MS Ag Commissioner
Jul 18, 2019 by Sara Brown
“It seems to me that the folks who want to buy vegan burgers...they would appreciate it not being labeled as meat or a meat food product,” said Andy Gibson, Mississippi’s Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce.
WASDE: Price Forecasts for Pork, Cattle Edge Back
Jul 12, 2019 by Sara Brown
As crop farmers debated the July World Agricultural Supply and Demands Estimates (WASDE) report, livestock producers anxiously watched for changes in the 2019 red meat and poultry production forecast.
Global Porcine Vaccine Market Could Surpass $3.2 billion by 2025
Jul 11, 2019 by Sara Brown
The global market for porcine vaccines is projected to expand at an astounding 7% from 2017 to 2025, says a new report from Transparency Market Research. The market was valued at $1.784 billion in 2016.
Taiwan Will Fine Farmers Transporting Pigs Without GPS Trackers
Jul 03, 2019 by Sara Brown
In August, owners of trucks transporting pigs without GPS trackers might face serious fines in Taiwan, an action the country’s Council of Agriculture has taken to prevent the spread of African swine fever (ASF).
Truck-Stop Dining? Yes, It’s A Growing Trend
Jul 03, 2019 by Sara Brown
“Truck stop” eating has changed with the increasing number of offerings beyond traditional snack and beverages. Think quick breakfast, fresh food options and takeout or sit-down full dinners.
The Menu Disconnect: Where's the Pork?
Jul 01, 2019 by Sara Brown
Protein is changing consumer eating habits and promises big opportunity for pork producers. But new insights from the National Pork Board and the Pork Checkoff show pork only holds a small portion of menu offerings.
Markets Jump on Skyrocketing Hog Inventory
Jun 27, 2019 by Sara Brown
Inventory of all hogs and pigs on June 1, 2019, was 75.5 million head, up 4% from June 1, 2018, and up 1% from March 1, 2019. This is highest June 1 inventory since estimates began in 1964.
Hormel Looks to Plant-Based Proteins For Pizza Toppings
Jun 27, 2019 by Sara Brown
Hormel is developing a vegan pizza topping and other plant-based products to capitalize on apparent demand for non-meat foods.
A Gift From Chef Jim Murray: Bourbon Bacon Pig Butter
Jun 26, 2019 by Sara Brown
Bourbon Bacon Pig Butter is what you need to take your barbeques to the culinary extreme this summer. It’s great on grilled pork chops, vegetables and more. Enjoy!
Poll Results: Just “Baconize It!”
Jun 25, 2019 by Sara Brown
When we decided to ask for the next big bacon idea, we knew food would always have an edge, and our readers agreed.
Niman Ranch, ButcherBox Partner on Digital Storefront
Jun 19, 2019 by Sara Brown
Colorado-based Niman Ranch and ButcherBox, an online meat delivery company, have partnered to offer a new digital storefront to meet digital consumer demands.
Sent to the Pen: Runaway Pig Captured By Local Police
Jun 14, 2019 by Sara Brown
Police in Thomasville, N.C., are taking a little bit of ribbing over their photos of a runaway pot-belly pig, taken into police custody this week.
Northwest Iowa Pork Plant Raises Hopes For Rural Economy
Jun 12, 2019 by Sara Brown
A growing school district, an active housing boom and rising pay scales are just a few examples of how the new Prestage Foods of Iowa pork processing plant in Eagle Grove, Iowa, is impacting the local economy.