Education
The 2022 Minnesota Pork Congress is moving to Mankato, Minn., on Feb. 15-16, 2022. Learn what you can look forward to here.
USDA will host a series of educational webinars for the pork industry about USDA’s Livestock Mandatory Reporting (LMR) Program on Oct.12, 19 and 26.
Don’t miss out on these industry opportunities in the swine industry and beyond.
“That will happen when pigs fly.” Award-winning actor and former pig farmer Eric Stonestreet is out to redefine commonly misunderstood phrases like this one as they relate to pig farming. Here’s what he’s been up to.
The 2021 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference wrapped up with speakers presenting on artificial intelligence, vaccine development, Proposition 12 and more. Here are some quotable moments from the day.
From African swine fever to labor, the 2021 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference in Saint Paul, Minn., offered a full line-up of topics for attendees on Monday.
Organizers are excited to hold the 2021 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference in-person as well as virtually, on Sept. 18-21 in St. Paul, Minn. The event includes a range of swine-health topics, including African swine fever.
Live From Pork Week - Boehringer Ingelheim’s Dr. Greg Cline, Senior Key Account Veterinarian, Swine Division
In 2021, you have the choice to join Farm Journal Field Days in person or online.
South Dakota State University Extension invites beginning meat processors and backyard butchers to learn new skills associated with the harvest, fabrication and processing of pigs.
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service will host African Swine Fever Action Week on September 13 to 17 featuring daily webinars to tackle the topic of ASF from all angles. Here’s how you can participate.
Farm Journal announces the acquisition of the international United Pork Americas conference and trade show from Flavia Roppa of Brazil. The conference will be held April 19-21, 2022, in Orlando, Fla.
COVID-19 testing and cases are on the rise as the push to get America vaccinated continues. New data shows rural vaccination rates are up in 19 states, while questions remain about the new Delta variant.
Strategic management for your business is about anticipating, adapting to, driving and capitalizing on change, says Danny Klinefelter, Texas A&M University professor emeritus.
In 2021, you have the choice to join Farm Journal Field Days in person or online.
A look at scholarship opportunities from Lallemand Animal Nutrition and announcements of the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research fellowships for veterinary students.
Corn is the primary energy source for most swine rations. The quality of this corn can impact animal performance and other management considerations. Here’s a tool that can help producers who grow their own corn.
The Carthage Veterinary Service Swine Conference will address labor, best practices for recruiting new employees, onboarding and retention. In addition, learn more about Prop 12 and discover how to optimize feed costs.
John Phipps acknowledges the challenges in transition planning from one generation to the next. This week, he shares insights on why no transition will be successful if there is no trust nor respect between generations.
An average family of four loses nearly $1,500 to uneaten food each year, according to USDA research. Wasted food is wasted money.
United Animal Health from the 2021 World Pork Expo
The pork industry has plenty of data. And sometimes, that’s the problem. Data without direction or communication is hard to act on and usually results in producers and systems sticking to the same patterns and habits.
The USDA’s June Hogs and Pigs report places the June 1 inventory of all hogs and pigs at 75.7 million head, up about 1% from last quarter and down 2% from a year ago, consistent with pre-report expectations.
Sen. Debbie Stabenow and Sen. Mike Crapo introduced bipartisan legislation to address the shortfall of veterinarians in rural areas.
We all know marketing pigs is based on a population, not an individual pig. But that doesn’t mean you can avoid the focus on optimal pig weight.
Ag Property Solutions live from the 2021 World Pork Expo