Hog Production
Brazilian meat producer JBS will buy the U.S. pork division of agribusiness giant Cargill for $1.45 billion, the companies said Wednesday.
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc.’s supply shortages, which led to “rolling blackouts” of carnitas in recent months, are expected to last until the end of the year, threatening to undercut the restaurant chain’s growth.
The combination of high feed costs and low prices paid to pork producers is hitting the hog industry hard. See how record losses are fueling one producer’s management decisions.
Hog producers report they have 2% fewer animals in the breeding herd than a year ago.
May be a way to save lives and not run the risk of spreading dangerous viruses to human cells.
China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs urges credit providers to provide credit guarantee services to breeding and large-scale farms.
USDA wants to update its regulations that outline how the agency approves animal diagnostic laboratories to conduct official testing for animal diseases, as well as how they can remain approved.
Dave Klocke is always thinking ahead when it comes to his family and their future in the pork business.
Do you need a refresher on how to read pigs’ ear notches using the Universal Ear Notching System, or a way to teach the system to others?
Starting July 1, abattoirs must routinely test all batches of hogs representative of the farm from which they came, said an order Tuesday.
Any company involved in the production, processing and retailing of milk, meat and eggs has one thing in common – the potential to be targeted by extreme animal rights organizations.
Everything you need to know about African Swine Fever.
China will require all meat processors who handle raw pork to test for the presence of African swine fever virus in May.
Producers may need to re-examine the quality and detail of the data they collect and how it is managed and stored for future use. Avoid these five key impediments that may cause limited or reduced record collection.
Graduates of the Executive Veterinary Program report that the sessions equip them to manage ongoing and new challenges in the swine industry.
For the sake of our animals, the environment, consumers and farmer livelihoods, NPPC’s Dan Kovich says we need to put regulatory authority over gene-edited livestock in the right hands.
Nine resolutions and advisements adopted in March to prevent foreign animal diseases from entering the U.S.
Dr. Nathan Winkelman was installed as the president of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians on March 12.
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commends signing of bill that protects Iowa pork producers and economy.
A new outbreak of African swine fever was confirmed in Sichuan province in southwest China after a truck carrying pigs was stopped on a highway.
Former judges share the passion and skills they developed while judging hogs as a 4-H or FFA member.
But whether it’s work gloves, warm socks or tools—when you work 24/7 these farmer gifts can make our day all year long. So here’s seven gifts any hog farmer would like to see under the tree:
Analysts break down the potential market impact of the tour results in this week’s Markets Now.
What’s the USDA going to show on its Prospective Plantings Report?
Iowa State University researchers have completed testing of a key component of a new concept for disposing of animal carcasses following a disease outbreak.
Clinton Griffiths talks to Arlan Suderman, chief commodities economist for INTL FCStone, about the corn market.
Alternative lending can help farmers who are in a pinch, but it’s important to understand the risks and rewards involved.
Looking at hog sales in July 2019 using July 2019 futures the weaner breakeven was $64.99, down $2.23 for the week.
Looking at hog sales in September 2019 using October 2019 futures the weaner breakeven was $44.40, down $13.44 for the week.
Cash traded weaner pig volume was above average this week with 50,115 head being reported which is 132 percent of the 52-week average.