Industry
Last week, the weaner breakeven was $33.07, down $0.81 for the week, feed costs were down $0.76 per head, and cash-traded weaner pig volume was above average. Read more here.
Research at the University of California-Davis may someday help producers determine whether they should select for passive or aggressive pigs in a given production system.
It is easy to get wrapped up in day-to-day decisions that keep your farm running well, but developing a long-term plan is key to the future success of your operation.
The front and back month contracts for pork are lingering near the $80 per head mark. It۪s a price some didn۪t expect to hang out this long with a flush of pork on the market. Pork industry experts say the reason pric
Gather a group of good ol۪ boys (and gals) into a steakhouse saloon in an iconic Western town, and both the beers and the banter start to flow and some interesting insights result.
As 3D printing technology advances, we’re approaching the day when someone who wants a juicy steak, instead of thinking ‘cook,’ they’ll be able to hit ‘print’ — well … maybe.
Local educators and community members can learn how to provide elementary and high school students with healthy meals and nutrition education through a new training program offered by Purdue Extension in partnership w
The U.S. economy is experiencing steady—not fantastic—growth. But it’s still winning the global economic race, economists say.
As the focus of corn and soybean markets turns to 2017 prospects for production, the pace of old crop corn and soybean consumption carries implications for carryover stocks into the 2017-18 marketing year. The level o
Our neighborhood lost power after a round of violent storms hit our area and some of our neighbors’ homes were also flooded. Now that the storms are over and the power is coming back on, can we still eat the food in o
Over the past 25 years, there have been shifts in crops planted in the United States. Overall, acres in feed grain crops decreased while acres in oilseed crops increased. Feed grain crops losing acres were wheat, oats,
The industry wants to know how producers are adopting to the Veterinary Feed Directives that began in January this year. The National Pork Board urges producer participation in the survey.
Very low crop insurance payments were made in 2016, resulting in a .27 loss ratio for all policies in the Federal program. Summary of Business data is available from the Risk Management Agency (RMA) back to 1989. Since
Heavy rain saturated swaths of farmland across the state in recent weeks, compelling significant numbers of farmers to reorder seeds or take measures to help their newly planted corn or soybeans prosper. Even many farme
Commodity businesses are cyclical by nature, and pork production is no different. To make the most of market upsides and minimize the impact of downsides, producers need to maximize their production by controlling the f
Here are the countries with the highest farmland prices in European Union member states, according to a new report (featuring 2016 data) from Eurostat.
Two hours east of Washington, D.C., fourth-generation farmer Trey Hill showcases his farm, Harborview Farms, to lawmakers and consumers through Bayer’s ForwardFarming program.
U.S. pork producers are the undisputed leaders in global pork production, but you mustn’t rest on your laurels. Other countries would love to overtake your position, and are gaining the means to do so.
A recent study says pesticide levels in organically grown foods is equal to conventionally grown foods. Yes, consumers are paying more for organic foods that still use pesticides. But that won’t change their minds.
“The world needs more cowboys,” the new slogan at the University of Wyoming, is drawing criticism as racist, sexist and counterproductive to recruiting out-of-state students.
The UN’s Chief Veterinary Officer says of the African Swine Fever in China, “What we’re seeing so far is just the tip of the iceberg.” An emergency three-day meeting was recently held to address global concerns.
Recent cases of embezzlement, fraud and Ponzi schemes occurring with grain buyers serve as reminders of why farmers should exercise due diligence when working with grain buyers.
Sometimes Mother Nature deals you a bad hand, and crop yields don’t turn out like you had planned for or hoped.
For the first time in more than 20 years, the world’s premier gathering of red meat industry leaders is coming to the United States. The 22nd World Meat Congress will be held in Dallas, Texas, May 30-June 1, 2018.
If you ask 20 people to describe what leadership means, you’ll likely get 20 different answers. For farm owners and operators, this creates the difficult task of developing new managers by cultivating a common set of
Cash traded weaner pig volume was above average last week, with 48,675 head being reported. This figure is 140% of the 52-week average.
Argentina and the U.S. are continuing efforts that could lead to closer commercial ties, a move that would bode well for the U.S. industry.
Ninety ag groups sent a letter to President Trump last week calling for a new program to provide legal, documented workers to work in agriculture and related industries.
Adding animals to existing herds poses a certain amount of risk. Make sure to check off the important information prior to purchasing.
During low-profit years for farmers, off-farm income can improve the odds of farm survival.