Industry
My goal is to tell the story behind the story in everything I do. But sometimes the stories extend past the space allowed. That’s why I’m starting The PORK Podcast.
August numbers reveal exports of U.S. pork increased year-over-year and U.S. beef exports were below year-ago levels, according to USDA data.
The federal government asserts power over at least 96% of all private land in the U.S.
An Iowa State freshman walk-on nabbed a spot in the ‘Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon’ promotion with his tryout that turned heads for the Iowa Pork Producers Association’s (IPPA) viral campaign.
When times are tough is when farmers need their trusted advisers the most, says Greg Martinelli.
It’s one thing to read about it, but it’s another thing to travel across the ocean and experience it for yourself. That’s why Jackie Ponder decided to join a trade mission to Vietnam focused on the benefits of U.S. pork and high oleic soybean cooking oil.
The end of the strike is terrific news for U.S. livestock producers and exporters who ship more than $100 million of U.S. pork and beef through those ports each week, says U.S. Meat Export Federation president and CEO Dan Halstrom.
A coalition of over 270 local, state and federal trade associations signed a letter urging President Biden and the administration to use all of its authorities to get the ports open and get the parties back to the negotiating table.
CBP Officers make huge bologna and prescription drug bust at Presidio port.
Distynct is partnering with Hog Slat to offer farmers the opportunity to purchase the Distynct Smart Alarm System from Hog Slat retail locations and through their sales representatives.
We’re looking for the best farm-themed costumes for Halloween. Send us photos of your clever, cute or creative costumes for a chance to win $100.
The tryouts continue to see who will be next to help promote pork.
A total of 532 restaurants were nominated for the 22nd Iowa’s Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin contest, which goes to show that Iowans love their breaded pork tenderloins.
This community outreach initiative is designed to strengthen connections between the company’s purpose and the communities where it operates, the company says.
Deanne Frieders has always considered herself an introvert. So, if you would have told her she’d be a familiar face and influence in households across the country someday, she would have laughed at you.
Union head vows to stay on strike ‘as long as necessary’ as the first strike since 1977 halts the flow of goods, ranging from bananas to beef, pork and poultry to industrial materials, leading to potential shortages and price hikes.
Hurricane Helene shut at least two poultry plants in Georgia and North Carolina and twisted cotton crops in South Carolina in blows to U.S. food and fiber production.
The group of terminal operators and ocean container lines said their new offer would increase wages by nearly 50%, triple employer contributions to union retirement plans, strengthen health care options, and retain the current language around automation and semi-automation.
Pumpkin spice, bonfires, chili, fall foliage and Pork Month. Who’s excited for the best time of the year? PORKtober is here! This is what you need to know.
Longshoremen at ports along the East and Gulf Coasts are set to strike when their current labor contract expires at 12:01 a.m. on Oct. 1.
Smithfield Foods has reduced its hog production by about 20% by cutting farm operations in multiple U.S. states.
When Savannah Thomson set out to discover preventative measures for sow organ prolapse, she quickly realized more tools were needed. This is how she invented the Pig-O-Meter.
U.S. Representatives Nick Langworth (R-NY) and Jim Costa (D-CA), along with 26 of their House colleagues, asked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to revise its recent ranking of waste management technologies to again include rendering of agricultural waste.
Biden administration officials are meeting with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) to urge good faith negotiations in the ongoing labor dispute with the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA).
An average of 17 people in the U.S. die every day waiting for a transplant. More than 100,000 are on a waiting list. After decades of experimenting, many doctors now see potential in genetically modified pig organs.
For long-term success, farm leaders should regularly assess the landscape of their operation and adjust their strategies accordingly.
Cliff Becker, Vice President of New Campus Development for the American Royal, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 30th while visiting family in California.
With all that’s been talked about regarding 2023’s trials and tribulations in the pork industry, there may be one final question to ask as we flip the calendar. “Is this a defining moment?” asks economist Lee Schulz.
One of the things I love most about Christmas trees is the power they evoke to simply remember. Here are some special livestock-themed Christmas trees filled with memories to last a lifetime.
Producers From Arkansas, Iowa and South Dakota Named Finalists for Prestigious Top Producer of the Year Award.