U.S. pork exports to Mexico hit the second-highest on record in January, while another major meat processor says it's shutting the doors on another pork processing plant as consolidation concerns continue to grow.
Porcine circovirus (PCV) presents a significant swine disease challenge, says the Swine Health Information Center (SHIC). That's why it is included in SHIC’s 2024 Plan of Work as a priority pathogen.
The new 45Z tax credit passed in the Inflation Reduction Act, slated to take effect Jan. 1, 2025, means a farmer's carbon intensity score will soon be worth more, especially if your corn goes to an ethanol plant.
Whether everyone’s favorite college basketball team is looking good as we head deeper into the NCAA Tournament’s March Madness or not, one thing’s for sure—the Ohio Pork Council is putting pork as the No.1 seed to win.
Zeke McCullen of Clinton, N.C., was awarded the Emerging Leader Award, recognizing a pork producer aged 40 or younger who has contributed to the pork industry in North Carolina and exhibits potential for leadership.
We are no longer in the “olden days” when a producer had to drive to the site to see if the barn ventilation was operating correctly because he made a ventilation change the day before based on a snapshot in time.
Although Japanese encephalitis virus has never been detected in the U.S., experts are paying close attention to it as JEV poses an emerging transboundary threat to domestic sow herds susceptible to viral infection.
Over 300 people gathered March 8 to dedicate the “Dr. Doug Parrett Memorial Arena” in the historic Stock Pavilion at the University of Illinois honoring the 49-year career of beef production professor and judging coach.
The U.S. Department of Education’s Early Childhood Homelessness state profile and the Kids Count Data Center estimate nearly 7,000 children under the age of 6 in Iowa – approximately one in 34 – experienced homelessness.
Dr. Angela Baysinger, DVM, passed away on March 8. Baysinger was well known throughout the pork industry for her contributions to veterinary medicine and empowering those around her every day.
Jimmy Pollock has spent his entire career working with and serving pork producers to improve and strengthen the pork industry, a role that has benefited farm families across the state and the across the country.
As the dust settles on the 2024 National Pork Industry Forum in Chicago held March 5-7, National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) CEO Bryan Humphreys says it was a fantastic week for the pork industry. Here's why.
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians provided an opportunity for 15 veterinary students to compete for awards in the Veterinary Student Poster Competition.
People are looking for authenticity. That’s why influencers such as Eddie Zamora, the Yum Yum Foodie, and Ashley Sampson of Life With Ashley Ann are drawing droves of peopled to their social media platforms every day.
MOSCOW, March 7 (Reuters) - Russia said on Thursday that it had sent 27 tonnes of pork to China, the first exports of the meat there since Beijing imposed a ban on Russian pork nearly 15 years ago due to African Swine
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation awarded scholarships totaling $25,000 to 15 veterinary students who participated in the AASV Student Seminar at the Annual Meeting.
National Pork Producers Council President Scott Hays shared some good advice he heard recently with the attendees of the National Pork Industry Forum during his remarks on March 6.
Paul Sundberg, DVM, was honored with the Distinguished Service Award at the National Pork Industry Forum for his exceptional service to the industry. Here's why.
Anne Miller defied expectations with her extraordinary journey from a 23-year-old with no prior experience in pigs to becoming one of the youngest state pork association executives, says Scott Hays, NPPC president.
Bill Prestage was inducted into the National Pork Producers Council Hall of Fame during the 2024 National Pork Industry Forum for his devotion to advancing the pork industry.
As part of its mission to fund research with direct application to the profession, the American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation awarded more than $100,000 in funding for research.
Madeline Hall, a Kansas State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, was awarded the David A. Schoneweis Scholarship during the American Association of Swine Veterinarians Annual Meeting.
Rodger Main, DVM, was honored with the American Association of Swine Veterinarians’ Outstanding Swine Academic of the Year award for his excellence in teaching, research and service to the swine veterinary profession.
Close behind profitability in the list of challenges facing the U.S. pork industry is labor – not only attracting workers, but also retaining them. Dianne Bettin offers insight on how to retain top talent.
The story of American corn and soybean production is a key tool in marketing U.S. red meat overseas. U.S. Meat Export Federation Chair Randy Spronk explained why at the Commodity Classic last week.
The chairman of New Hope Group, one of China's biggest pig breeders, said he is "optimistic" hog prices will pull out of a multi-year slump this year as government policies to stimulate the market take effect.
Paul Yeske, DVM, was named the American Association of Swine Veterinarians’ 2024 Howard Dunne Memorial Award recipient during the association’s 55th Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tenn.
China issued new regulations to control the nation's pig production capacity after an aggressive expansion of farms over the past two years led to an oversupply, a move that could reduce the world's largest pig herd.
Twelve $7,500 grants were awarded by the American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation Feb. 26 during the American Association of Swine Veterinarians 55th Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tenn.
Angela Baysinger, DVM, was installed as president of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians during the association’s 55th Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tenn.
In pig farming, maximizing genetic potential is a constant pursuit. Despite perceptions that pigs are the “easy part” compared to humans, the reality is ensuring optimal conditions involves overcoming various hurdles.
Meet the AASV Young Swine Veterinarian of the Year honored during the 55th American Association of Swine Veterinarians Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tenn.
South Korea’s leading animal nutrition company EASY BIO announced the acquisition of a 100% stake in Devenish Nutrition LLC, a U.S. corporation specializing in feed additives.
Melissa Farber Billing, DVM, was recognized for her proficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of veterinary service as well as her tireless service to the American Association of Swine Veterinarians.
Holden Farms' Veterinarian Matt Allerson was honored as the 2024 Swine Practitioner of the Year by the American Association of Swine Veterinarians during the association’s annual meeting in Nashville, Tenn.
Senator Lincoln Hough received the Outstanding Legislator Award during the 2024 Missouri Pork Expo. He was chosen for his outstanding support of the Missouri pork industry and all of agriculture.
A new collaborative effort is helping fund rapid investigations of unexplained morbidity or mortality events in animals – unexpected deaths or illnesses that could signal emerging animal disease threats.
A variety of topics ranging from biosecurity breaches to PRRS kicked off conversations during the 2024 American Association of Swine Veterinarians annual meeting. Here’s a quick glimpse of what some experts had to say.