Hog Production
Since the first case was reported on Sept. 13, Belgium has implemented numerous measures to contain the ASF outbreak in the region of Etalle, isolating a 240-sq.-mile zone.
Genomic editing technology increasingly shows potential for improving disease resistance within livestock populations, as researchers in China report success introducing resistance to the CSFV in pigs.
At the annual business meeting of the National Pork Producers Council, delegates adopted several important resolutions, including those that call on NPPC to strengthen measures to prevent foreign animal diseases.
Looking at hog sales in September 2019 using October 2019 futures the weaner breakeven was $47.32, up $2.91 for the week.
The future of pork depends on developing a younger workforce.
In pig diets, the amount of digestible calcium has a direct impact on phosphorus digestibility and the overall growth performance of the animals. Too much calcium leads to lower-weight pigs.
National Pork Board president Steve Rommereim urged producers to review the successes of the past in order to best meet the needs of the present and adapt to the changing needs of the future.
As rain pushes corn planting season back yet again, farmers may be better off sticking with poor stands than replanting, says University of Missouri Extension agronomist Bill Wiebold.
Undercover video shot last winter shows abuse at calf raising facility.
Security experts share four tips to educate consumers and protect your pig farm from activists.
Jim Wiesemeyer joins Chip Flory on Agritalk to discuss the illegal shipment of pork food products from China, and the flooding in Nebraska.
Selling more than five million market hogs each year doesn’t come without a fully staffed team on each of The Maschhoffs’ production sites. Finding, training and keeping good employees is a large part of the success story of The Maschhoffs’ fifth-generation business.
African swine fever has wreaked havoc on pork production in many parts of the world. This map shows the more than 40 countries that have reported outbreaks and occurrences of the disease since 2014.
Is progress being made to create a vaccine bank to protect agriculture from foreign animal diseases? Liz Wagstrom, chief veterinarian for the National Pork Producers Council, gives an update on the progress.
Farm leaders should assess their current employee bench to to be ready for future industry shifts.
Analyzing final harvest data, hog manure can be a viable sidedressing option for farmers in tough application situations, according to Melissa Wilson, University of Minnesota Extension specialist.
What is One Health certification? And why should you care? You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers.
Chinese pig slaughterhouses are required to conduct self-checks monitored by veterinarians to slow the spread of African swine fever.
To prevent the spread of African swine fever, the U.S. Grains Council have updated their biosecurity protocols to ensure a safe pork supply.
In addition, agricultural producers, as a group, tend to be very independent, do it ourselves types, and the transition into being people managers instead of maybe “livestock or crop managers” is not the easiest.
Even if upcoming tax reform eliminates the federal estate tax, many states will continue to keep an estate tax as part of their tax regime.
Potential pork supply issues and price increases loom over lower-income consumers.
Every year, the harvesting of a new crop brings great anticipation for the farmer. This is also true for the swine nutritionist. Here are five things to keep in mind as new crops are getting ready to be harvested.
Paul Neiffer provides the key tax changes that apply to farmers.