Few of us rack up even one or two of the many achievements food-safety expert Dave Theno listed on his resume. A superb scientist and an even better man, his untimely death leaves a void in the industry he served.
Speculators axed a massive short position in the corn market within 11 days earlier this month. And what do they have now to show for it? Lower prices.
I’ve always dreamed of being a master chef who can feed hordes of friends and family with beautifully smoked ribs, chicken or fish. The key to that goal is sitting in plain sight—for free.
Greg Peterson, a.k.a. "Machinery Pete," has been researching and analyzing the machinery market for more than 26 years. Here's a list of the Top 5 most watched Machinery Pete Youtube videos.
As producers seek to educate their neighbors, consumers and lawmakers about production agriculture, the paper can be an effective vehicle for sharing overlooked perspectives.
Do you really know what you do each day? Believe it or not, keeping a detailed diary for a few days can help you better understand your challenges and needs for better time management.
U.S. lean hog futures were mostly higher on Wednesday, with the front-month contract rising to the highest levels in a year on support from rising prices for wholesale pork, traders and analysts said.
The majority of research on gut function in weaned pigs has focused on the first 1-2 weeks post-weaning while the long-term impacts are often overlooked.
Chinese hog farmers and leading producers overseas have all been working to get ahead in the growing Chinese pork market, but demand may already be at its maximum.
Machinery Pete, the industry's leading used farm equipment listing website, announces the launch of three all-new site features to make searching for equipment faster. New features include the addition of new search fi
The United States, Canada and Mexico have "relatively few" differences on agricultural trade, the three countries' agriculture ministers said after meeting on Tuesday to discuss the renegotiation of the North American F
Any good farm owner/manager knows what it means to get animals off to a fast start. Why shouldn۪t new farm employees be afforded that same fast start? Here۪s how.
One of the more annoying by-products of the proliferation of online opinion polls is the corruption of how people perceive the results. Newsflash: These survey' data aren't real.
Want to know what's happening in agri-business related to the pork industry, including products, research, people and events? Farm Journal's PORK will distill the information and provide you with "Company News," to keep
In light of disease outbreaks and industry competitiveness, Kenny Brinker decided to expand his business. The retail meat shop he established has brought even greater profits for Brinker Farms.
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.
U.S. live cattle and feeder cattle futures were mostly lower in a technical selloff on Tuesday, with each declining to the lowest levels in about two months before trimming losses.
Construction delays are pushing back the opening of a new pork plant in Iowa. Upon completion, the facility will create over 1,000 jobs for the surrounding area.
Construction delays are pushing back the opening of a new pork plant in Iowa. Upon completion, the facility will create over 1,000 jobs for the surrounding area.
Brazilian meatpacker JBS SA revealed a $1.8 billion divestment plan on Tuesday, putting dairy, poultry and cattle feeding assets on the block to cut debt after a corruption scandal raised concerns about its financing co
Canadian Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay; Mexican Secretary of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food Jose Calzada; and United States Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue
These are challenging times, but economic uncertainties and difficult odds haven't kept past generations of farmers from success. Here's some advice to help you manage your farm business.
We love lists, and this one۪s phenomenal: The 100 Best Burgers in America.' But unlike other fabricated lists, this one required a real investment in time, travel and culinary exploration. Now that's a job the author
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.
Kenny Brinker from Auxvasse, Mo. had established a firm foundation for his family business, and now it was time to begin transitioning the farm to his children. Read how he developed his plan.
U.S. hog futures surged as much as 4 percent on Monday, lifted by investment fund buying and higher pork prices that boosted meatpackers' profit margins, traders and analysts said.
Weaning is a critical time in a pig’s life. Try to control as many variables as you can, and consider these tips for keeping pigs on the right track.
At the inaugural meeting of the Interagency Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity, government representatives expressed how they intend to uphold the interests of rural communities. Afterwards, the National Por
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate (DHS S&T) announced today the licensing of a rapid-response (three-hour) Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) diagnostic kit by the U.S. Department of
China's Hunan province took delivery of 1,012 American boars on Sunday. The imported boars are expected to improve the quality of local breeding swine as China's hog producers continue to expand.
Cash traded weaner pig volume was above average this week with 63,425 head being reported which is 168% of the 52-week average. Cash prices were $23.71, down $2.47 from a week ago.
Finally a bright idea for a mealtime recipe that sounds good, looks appetizing and actually delivers what all seasonal recipes promise: Taste, nutrition and ease of preparation.
The Iowa Pork Producers Association is set to launch the most delicious trail in Iowa by making it easier for consumers to find and enjoy some of the best tenderloins in the state.
A young Kenny Brinker would soon learn that opportunity can come out of adversity. At a young age, he developed a strong work ethic, which would ultimately lead to great success in his business.
U.S. livestock futures were mostly higher on Friday, with cattle prices stabilizing after Thursday's multiweek lows and hogs consolidating in the middle of their recent trading ranges.
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When it comes to raising pigs, it doesn۪t take long to realize that uniformity is key. If you can get a pen of hogs to grow at a similar rate and hit 285 pounds at the
Livestock producers often find themselves the target for Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), but this week marked two instances where these organizations we
This is the time of year when traders hinge their bets on every single weather model run for the U.S. Corn Belt, and the past week has been no exception.
Grain quality issues can create additional problems with weaned piglets, but so can the protocols meant to protect pigs against contaminated feed, say researchers.
Amazon.com Inc said on Friday it would buy U.S. organic supermarket chain Whole Foods Market Inc for $13.7 billion, including debt, marking the internet retailer's largest deal and biggest foray into the brick-and-morta
