Industry
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has vetoed a politically charged bill that would have banned the use of certain pig cages in his state, a move many observers see as aimed at appeasing Iowa voters ahead of a potential 2016 presidential run.
JBS SA, the world’s biggest meat producer, said it plans to increase exports to Asia after paying $1.3 billion to buy Primo Group, the largest producer of ham and bacon in Australia and New Zealand.
After reaching never before seen prices the hog and pork markets have come back to reality.
Workshops in Salina and Dighton, Kan., will cover preparation, risk management, and high mortality.
Florida’s feral pigs have long been considered a nuisance by residents and farmers, but now a rancher is hoping to make use of their abundance, marketing them as a new sustainable food source.
The bear is awake and has sent prices well below many farmers’ production costs. The issue is not how deep the correction will be, but how long it will be!
The Kentucky State Fair Grand Champion country ham has fetched exponentially higher prices each year since its humble beginnings in 1964.
Cotton, grains and oilseeds are the worst-performing commodities this year in the Bloomberg index.
Iowa livestock producers may have more regulations heading their way in how manure is handled.
South Dakota livestock producers last year had a much better financial year than in 2012.
Chip Flory breaks down this week’s potential headline makers with a new “risk rating” system.
The oilseed, grain and livestock markets all came out of the fall doldrums and really extended their gains in February and March.
$5.4 billion deal creates world’s second-largest animal health company.
Mississippi is the latest state to report at least one positive case of PEDV.
NAHLN revises past data upward and adds Vermont to the list of states.
biggest surprise was in the number of litters farrowing this winter, says Plain.
Index rises on sharp gains in prices for sugar and cereals.
Vermont reports its first case of PEDV.
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says he’s confident the agricultural economy will remain strong despite an expected drop in farm income next year as corn prices lag and a pig virus reduces herds.
A ranch in Oregon has maintained its family roots for more than 150 years.
February pork exports equated to 27.5% of total pork production.
Highlights of USDA’s Weekly Export Sales Report.
Report expected to show steep drop in hog weight breakdowns from year-ago levels.
A total of 5,017 cases have been reported in 27 states.
Report showed All Hogs & Pigs above traders’ expectations.
But restaurant owners are optimistic as spring begins.
Legislation aimed at criminalizing undercover filming or photographing of farm animal operations advanced to the Kentucky Senate on Tuesday with the backing of the state’s most influential farm organization.
Arizona reports its first confirmed case of PEDV.
Chip Flory and Brian Grete discuss the risks involved with record live cattle and lean hog futures.
NAHLN says 296 new cases of PEDV were confirmed the week ending March 9.