Industry
It’s certainly been a year filled with ups and downs, said Mike Haag, president of the Illinois Pork Producers. Between trade challenges, rumors of impeachment, African swine fever and more, it has not been boring.
Farmers wear a lot of hats – literally and figuratively. Nearly four years ago, Illinois pig farmer Kent Blunier, decided there were too many people who didn’t understand agriculture and he wanted to help people see what farming is really about.
Pork production is expected to edge out beef production in the U.S. at just over 30 billion pounds by 2028, according to the USDA Long-term Projection’s latest report.
Sometimes the smallest voices speak the loudest. Farm Journal’s PORK editor Jennifer Shike shares Ty’s story.
Convenience stores account for a rapidly increasing share of food sales across the world, including in Mexico.
See, discover, connect at the world’s largest pork-specific trade show in June
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued food safety recommendations on Thursday for people impacted by winter storms in the Central to Northern Plains regions of the U.S.
North Country Smokehouse of Claremont, N.H. is recalling approximately 2,601 pounds of pork sausage products due to misbranding.
Sahlen Packing Company, Inc. of Buffalo, N.Y., recalled 13,224 pounds of ready-to-eat deli ham products that may be contaminated with plastic, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Tuesday.
Some people claim that raising livestock through FFA and 4-H hardens the hearts of our industry’s young people. Yet, if you have been involved in these organizations, you know it does just the opposite.
OPC’s Bacon Vending Machine took top honors in the Best New and Unusual Tactic category of the Pollie Awards.
In addition to serving up bacon bouquets and pork tenderloin with Béarnaise sauce, have you considered the importance of the spoken word this Valentine’s Day?
Francis Forst, outgoing chairman of the Missouri Pork Association, presented the Outstanding Legislator Award to Representative John Wiemann (R-103rd District) during the 2019 Missouri Pork Expo on Feb. 12.
Kiolbassa Smoked Meats is opening of a new production line that will allow the business to increase its sausage production by 50%.
The food giant won dismissal of a lawsuit claiming misleading advertising, but not before revealing what goes into its products.
Trade talks between the U.S. and Japan are taking place Monday and Tuesday in Washington with the U.S. hoping to strike a “quick” deal on agriculture.
USDA’s FSIS condemns The Washington Post for false reporting on a critical public health issue.
Meat labeling, documentation and other technical issues still present significant obstacles to growing beef and pork exports in several South American markets.
Smithfield Foods has agreed to locate a new distribution center in Cecil County, Md., creating 240 new jobs, according to Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan.
Restaurant chain’s largest fundraiser supports local agricultural education programs.
Meat processor says that ‘time was right to exit its investment’ and it will test its own protein alternatives.
New research from University of Illinois meat scientists proves cooking pork to the new USDA standard of 145 degrees Fahrenheit can improve taste, juiciness and tenderness.
Some Canadian pork shipments to China have been delayed by exporters using outdated forms to certify that the cargo meets Chinese requirements.
Showing pigs is giving Adrian Austin the platform to stretch for her dream career: lobbying for agriculture on Capitol Hill.
National Junior Swine Association’s secretary, Adrian Austin, says turning her focus to FFA in high school was a pivotal decision in her life, opening the doors to greater involvement in the pork industry.
Swine fever drives people to seek other forms of meat protein and farmers may even be starting to slaughter their own dairy cows.
Tyson Foods and the state of Utah have announced plans for the meat packer to bring a new $300 million further processing plant for beef and pork to the Salt Lake City-area.
As domestic meat prices climb and the U.S. exports more pork to protein-hungry countries, could the alternative protein industry gain ground in a world with a growing appetite for all things protein?
African swine fever seen cutting China’s hog output 20-30% which is helping Australian beef sales surge 66% and Brazil’s jump 14% in 2019.
U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Economist Erin Borror says recent trade developments with Japan, Mexico and Canada, are very important breakthroughs for the U.S. red meat industry.