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The first case of African Swine Fever in the Czech Republic was reported on June 27, and was confirmed in a wild boar. So far, no ban has been announced.

“Steady with exceptions” might be the best way to describe the farmland market, judging by the semi-annual market update from Farmers National Company (FNC).

U.S. farmers who have been holding out for higher prices for their corn may finally sell their grain below target levels in the next few weeks as a government report released on Friday underscores the huge supplies left

China's quality watchdog has intensified inspections of Brazilian meat imports following a recent U.S. ban on some beef products from the South American country and mislabeling in some meat shipments to China.

It appears that 2014 Farm Bill has been better than 2008, however, remember we still have two years to go.

Some antique collectors keep tractors their parents or grandparents owned. Gail Goodell of Prophetstown, Ill. has his Oliver 770 for another sentimental reason.

At Pro Farmer's Leading Edge Conference, July 17-18 in Des Moines, Iowa, speakers will analyze current market conditions and explore events you should keep your eye on over the next 12 months.

While it's still fresh in your mind, now is the time to make changes to your farm or ranch record keeping system. There are many programs available to help you organize your financial information.

The first half of 2017 produced favorable profit margins for all sectors of the beef and pork industries, with cattle feeders experiencing an exceptional string of highly profitable weeks. That’s according to Sterling

U.S. lean hog futures climbed to fresh life-of-contract highs on Monday, gaining on bear-spreading as wholesale pork prices reached the highest levels in more than two years.

NAFTA and the H-2A program were at the top of the mind for many specialty crop growers at the House Agriculture Committee hearing for the 2018 Farm Bill.

TellusLabs, an agtech startup company that specializes in satellite imagery analysis, predicts yields of 166.2 bu. per care in corn, and 49.5 bu. per acre in soybeans.

Feed costs were up $2.03 per head last week, which moved the needle on the weaner breakeven to $25.89 for last week. Lower feeder pig volume caused a bump in feeder pig prices to $26.76.

U.S. lean hog futures surged to a 2-1/2-year high on Friday as recent gains in cash hog prices prompted investor buying in futures, traders and analysts said.

China plans to treat more waste from livestock breeding to improve its rural environment and reduce agriculture pollution in the world’s top pork producer.

China is tackling soil pollution as part of its nationwide agriculture reforms, including treating waste from livestock breeding.

Meat-importing countries from North America to Europe and Asia have tightened inspection standards for shipments from Brazil in a bid to protect consumers, following a probe into possible corruption involving inspectors

The summer grilling season is now in full swing. But do we really need ‘The Authorities’ to tell us which hot dogs should be browning on our high-tech gas-fired grills? If so, then here’s your guide.

USDA June 30 Report, Corn Acreage

Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures settled higher on Thursday, and the July contract notched fresh highs, supported by their discounts to cash prices and fund buying prior to the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Several devastating fires are currently raging in the western U.S.—and hot and dry weather will only exacerbate wildfire danger through the weekend. Many areas in the Southwest haven't received any rainfall yet this m

These 10 unique hot dog recipes will be a hit at your Independence Day celebrations.

Much of the quarterly hogs and pigs report came in near expectations, and setting a new record for hog inventories. Total inventory of all hogs and pigs on June 1, 2017 was 71.7 million head, up 3% from June 1, 2016, an

It’s so rare for actors to be proponents for agriculture, we had to share Wednesday night’s episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Eric Stonestreet, one of the stars of Modern Family, was put to pig test whe

Leverage shifting from feedyards to packers as summer begins.

China is tackling soil, water pollution in agriculture reforms.

Here’s an animal welfare controversy that defies quick, easy analysis: It is right or wrong for people to have ‘close — I mean real close — encounters’ with lions, tigers and bears? Read on. Along with the esc

Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures' discounts to the exchange's hog index for June 26 at 91.10 cents attracted buyers, said traders.

One of this year’s top performing international markets for U.S. pork is South Korea, where exports (through April) are up 28 percent year-over-year in volume (65,743 metric tons) and up 37 percent in value ($178 mill

The big USDA Acreage report comes out June 30, and some analysts are expecting bearish news.

If you had any doubt the ideological gap between farm folk and urbanites is big enough slide an asteroid through, Okja will convince you.

Appeals exhausted in case stemming from 2010 salmonella outbreak.

Leverage shifting from feedyards to packers as summer begins.

Feeder cattle ends sharply lower and lean hog contracts finish weaker.

Tuesday, EPA, Department of Army and Army Corps of Engineers announced they are proposing a rule that rescinds the Clean Water Rule, a 2015 regulation that sought to clarify water resource management in the U.S. and att

After a rush of (bad) publicity in the wake of Brazil’s meat inspection scandal, most countries resumed imports of the country’s beef — until now, as USDA halts all Brazilian meat exports. It didn’t take long fo

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers released a proposal on Tuesday to repeal the 2015 Clean Water Rule, the latest move by the Trump administration to unwind environmental regulations pu

There are valid pros and cons to both sides of the "repair or replace" argument.

The June 1 soybean stocks estimate this year may not provide much new information, but the implications for soybean prices contained in the Acreage report could make for a long summer of depressed prices.

No one likes to deal with these types of problem employ­ees, but when you have an employee who is disruptive or has a bad attitude, you need to address the situation as soon as possible.

To maintain and improve animal welfare in poultry facilities, Tyson Foods has started using remote video auditing systems.

To maintain and improve animal welfare in poultry facilities, Tyson Foods has started using remote video auditing systems.

The first “Agricultural Libraries and Information” issue of Library Trends was published in 1990, and today the journal returns to reassess the topic.

Not a day goes by that some media outlet isn’t gushing over the entrepreneurs who commercialize alt-meat, factory food initiatives. But let’s consider its realistic role going forward. There has been plenty of agita

Ileitis is likely causing losses in your swine herd, and you may not even know it. Research shows that 80 to 100 percent of pigs are infected with Lawsonia intracellularis, the bacteria that causes ileitis.1 That kind o

Mandatory Country Of Origin Labeling (COOL) is back in the news. Dropped after WTO rulings and predictions of financial losses, the controversial labeling issue has resurfaced in a lawsuit against the USDA.

HB 268 provides civil immunity for any veterinary professional who reports suspected cruelty of animals in good faith.

Kenny Brinker from Auxvasse, Mo. prefers to stay out of the limelight, but he’s willing to do whatever he can to promote pork.

The U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance has created a 360-degree video about food production that brings the farm directly to consumers.

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday narrowed the rights of property owners in disputes with governments and laid out a formula for determining when landowners are owed compensation in a case involving a vacant lot in Wisco