The livestock industry needs a comprehensive, cohesive plan to address the virus. Producers, their employees and veterinarians need clear answers and support from U.S. agricultural leadership, moving forward.
A research project is spearheading advances in precision calcium (Ca) nutrition, paving the way for improvements in feed formulation that could result in optimized animal performance, feed efficiency – and ultimately
Even with higher volume of both feeder pigs and weanling pigs, prices were higher. Breakeven numbers trended down $3.75 from the previous week, primarily due to lower feed costs.
Floods. Blizzards. Mother Nature dealt her fair share of calamity in April and early May, and the majority of farmers say the inclement weather will push back planting dates for 2017.
The 2016 election cycle created a lot of confusion about the importance and benefits of trade in general. In particular, a good bit of the election year rhetoric focused on trade within the NAFTA trade bloc (U.S., Canad
Tyson Foods Inc said on Monday quarterly profit fell 21 percent, hurt by fires at two chicken plants, and that Florida's attorney general was seeking information from the company regarding possible anticompetitive condu
The Environmental Protection Agency earlier this week sent to the White House Office of Management and Budget a proposal to withdraw the controversial Waters of the U.S. rule, setting in motion an OMB review. Following
Feral swine are known reservoirs for various pathogens that can adversely affect domestic animals. To assess the viral ecology of feral swine in the USA, metagenomic sequencing was performed on 100 pooled nasal swabs. T
Networking may be top-of-mind in the job search process as a principal connector for candidates and employees but it’s imperative for overall career and personal growth too.
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.
Networking may be top-of-mind in the job search process as a principal connector for candidates and employees but it?s imperative for overall career and personal growth too.
Since 2012, many areas in the greater Midwest had county corn and soybean yields that have exceeded trend yields by a large margin. These areas include much of Illinois, southern Wisconsin, eastern Nebraska, Kentucky, s
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
Very high U.S average soybean yields that were well above the long-term linear trend values (calculated beginning in 1960) in each of the last three years continues to be somewhat of a puzzle in search of an explanation
Church & Dwight Co., Inc., the parent company of Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition, is pleased to announce today it has acquired Agro BioSciences, Inc. of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Agro BioSciences is a leading microbial biotec
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue Friday was in Iowa visiting agricultural facilities and hosting a town hall meeting with farmers at the Courser Cattle Co. farm in Nevada. During the meeting, Perdue reiterated hi
The sixth annual Iowa Swine Day will once again address current issues and opportunities facing pork producers. The event, scheduled for Thursday, June 29, on the Iowa State University campus in Ames, is planned and h
U.S. President Donald Trump's criticism of the protected Canadian dairy system has emboldened American farm groups to tackle other longstanding agriculture irritants, as the countries move toward rewriting trade rules.
The emergence of pathogenic RNA viruses into new hosts can have dramatic consequences for both livestock and public health. Here we characterize the viral genetic changes that were observed in a previous study which exp
China's state-owned Cofco Corp will import more dairy and pork products from Europe to meet the growing demand for high-end food products, the conglomerate's Chairman said on Thursday.
In the light of all the recent campaign rhetoric about reversing the flow of exports — and jobs — from the U.S. to the rest of the world, it’s vital to recognize: We need more trade, not less.
The U.S. heavily relies on immigrant workers. In fact, according to Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson, 17% of the current American workforce is foreign born. While there has been much discussion from Washington about securi
The genotype of the pig is what sets the maximum level of lean growth that a pig can achieve. Unfortunately, variation in the genetic capacity to deposit lean tissue exists among pigs.
You may have missed this article in April it's even more compelling with the additional weather issues in the area. Consider giving to the Million Dollar Match program to help these farmers and ranchers.
It appears animal rights activists were trying to get footage of cattle killed by the weekend blizzard in Nebraska, while also flying a drone near a USDA research farm.
From launching a data-mining drive aiming to find supply-chain pressure points to sending officials to mobilize allies in key U.S. states, Mexico and Canada are bolstering their defenses of a regional trade pact Preside
President Trump proposed dramatic cuts in the taxes paid by corporations big and small. According to his administration, the overhaul will spur economic growth and bring jobs and prosperity to America۪s middle class.
World food prices fell for the third month in a row in April as values declined for all agricultural commodities except meat, the United Nations food agency said on Thursday.
On May 2, 2017, Manitoba۪s Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) confirmed positive test results for Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus (PEDv) from a sow operation in southeast Manitoba, reported Manitoba Pork this week.
As a supervisor you should set time aside at least once a year, to conduct formal performance reviews for your employees. The value in doing so will definitely outweigh the time it will take out of your busy schedule to
Called Pork۪s bright future in fast food, an article by Preston Smith talks about the breakthrough restructured pork sandwich called McRib in test markets. The year? 1981.
Since I۪ve been in Washington, this is my third year, I۪ve yet to see a cow, a hog, a corn plant or a soybean plant. It seems to me the USDA should be located somewhere in the Midwest.
Rep. Rod Blum, R-Iowa, during
Finally a big-time celebrity who not only doesn't pretend to have a love affair with veganism, but who proudly states that his favorite edible is meat in any form, shape or quantity.
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle contracts on Wednesday posted new highs, and nearby months hit their 3.000-cent daily price limit, sparked by brisk beef demand and stronger-than-anticipated cash prices, traders
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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
While lower tax rates will go a long way in helping farmers and ranchers, those involved in agriculture are anxious about the future of other important tax provisionssuch as immediate expensing, the deduction for intere
The planting and emergence of the 2017 U.S. corn crop is right on schedule, but the weather might continue to present some unique challenges as May begins.
A police official in the Czech Republic says three Americans have been killed in a collision between a car and a truck, including a University of Minnesota professor, said an ABC affiliate news station in St. Paul, Minn
The late great George Carlin had a routine about a weather forecaster. The forecast for tonight: dark. Continued dark throughout the night, with scattered light in the morning. Some predictions are easy.
For decades, the heart disease paradigm has been that heart attacks and strokes are caused by arteries filled with plaque because we eat too much saturated fat. Only one problem: It۪s dead wrong.
Recent news from the Trump Administration sowed confusion about the President's intentions with respect to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) (see e.g.,Appelbaum and Thrush). Last week, President Trump sugg
