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First, it was a series of E. coli outbreaks among consumer who had eaten at Chipotle۪s, then it was the plummeting stock prices. Now, it۪s a security breach.

For all the predictable battling over USDA۪s proposed rules that would affect smaller producers and contract growers, there۪s a much larger threat looming over rural America.

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller's planned "feral hog apocalypse" won't be happening anytime soon.

Seeks cut in injuries; pilot program to raise pay at 2 plants.

Binge watching and GMO-centric conversations come together today as Netflix premiers the first season ofBill Nye Saves the World. The show, which became available at 4 a.m. CDT today, features a panel discussion on the

Feeder cattle hits 7-month top and lean hog contracts turn lower.

Calling him very good for America's farmers and ranchers, the National Pork Producers Council congratulated former Georgia Gov. George Sonny Perdue on his confirmation today by the U.S. Senate as the new Secretary of

McDonald's Corp reported a better-than-expected rise in quarterly profit and U.S. same-restaurant sales on lower costs, all-day breakfast, $1 drinks and promotions on its popular Big Macs, signaling the company's plan t

A University of Maryland study reports that most Americans want more money for SNAP recipients, but they want some restrictions, too.

When it comes to finding open sows in a gestation pen, you can۪t find a better tool for the job than a healthy boar. But the traditional practice of walking a boar is time consuming and potentially dangerous. One optio

Since the 2014 Farm Bill was enacted, crop insurance has come in more than $3 billion under budget.

Youth who raise and show animals have a new tool to help them focus on quality care and food safety. The Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) program will debut at June۪s World Pork Expo in Des Moines, Iowa. Po

The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) announced that 108 meat and poultry plants received 2016 Worker Safety Recognition Awards. The awards, which are presented annually, recognize meat and poultry plants that have a

Actively traded lean hog contracts surge 3%, while cattle gain on strong demand for beef.

Carbapenem-resistant bacteria was found on pig farm, but what does it mean?

Chad Hart, associate professor of economics and grain markets specialist at Iowa State University, said commodity prices going into this year’s planting season have improved compared to a year ago, leading to “cauti

Feeder cattle futures end mixed, while lean hog contracts post more losses.

Land O'Lakes, Inc. today announced that Bill Pieper has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, reporting directly to Chris Policinski, president and CEO. Pieper, a 12-year veteran of Land O'

The Senate confirmed former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue as secretary of agriculture on Monday.

There was a time in agriculture when greater yields always meant greater profitability. Today’s economic environment is characterized by high input costs and depressed commodity prices.

Bi-partisan bill supports improved weather warning, strengthening weather forecasting, and improved government cooperation with the weather community.

Subtype H6 influenza A viruses (IAVs) are commonly detected in wild birds and domestic poultry and can infect humans. In 2010, a H6N6 virus emerged in southern China, and since then, it has caused sporadic infections am

A fungus that causes “vomitoxin” has been found in some U.S. corn harvested last year, forcing poultry and pork farmers to test their grain, and giving headaches to grain growers already wrestling with massive suppl

Last week, the Institute for Infectious Animal Diseases (IIAD), a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Center of Excellence, along with the National Pork Board (NPB) and the Swine Health Information Center (SHIC), host

When Brad Blonde, a farmer in Lichfield, Mich., sold all of his family's hogs in January, he decided to put up three new buildings to lease out to another pork producer. The buildings will house 12,000 pigs and help to

The Indiana House quickly passed a hog farm protection bill. HB 467 will protect hog farmers from lawsuits filed by their neighbors and shield operations from myriad legal claims and cap the amount of damages property o

For many farms, across all of agriculture, the returns are poor relative to the cost of production. The result is great stress among many farm families. During times like this, it is easy to lose perspective, have diffi

During the Pro Farmer Profit Briefing, Chip Flory and Brian Grete discuss the low lean hog and cash lean hog index and the contract highs in the futures cash market in cattle. 

Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hogs maintained their recent string of posting new monthly lows, pressured by slumping cash prices amid plentiful seasonal supplies, said traders.

Downward-trending cash prices and Wednesday's soft wholesale pork values pressed Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog contracts to six-month lows for a second straight day, said traders.

Mexico, seeking closer ties with the rest of Latin America, expects to finish negotiations on a trade deal with Argentina involving cars and agricultural products around the end of the year, Mexico's deputy minister for

Since the release of the March 31st Prospective Plantings Report and the April WASDE Report, the corn and soybean markets turn their focus to spring planting. The pace of planting reveals expectations that delays in

The environment in a hog barn will determine pig health, and ventilation is the key driver, Wagster says. A good environment equates into a healthy herd, and by making maintenance a regular part of your cleanout process

In a unique study looking at nearly 8,000 commercially raised pigs, scientists analyzed meat quality and variability.

In a meeting with Pennsylvania coal miners at the Harvey Mine in Sycamore, Pa., EPA administrator Scott Pruitt announced the agency’s new Back-to-Basics agenda. This agenda will refocus EPA on its intended mission, si

Chicago Mercantile Exchange nearby lean hog contracts sagged to six-month lows, pressured by sell stops and fund liquidation, said traders.

Environmentalists map homes, hog farms as lawsuits clouded

Despite lower domestic prices for pork in China, global prices are still attractive, which means imports to the country will remain about the same as last year.

Do the piles and paperwork threaten to swallow you up every time you step into your office? If so, you’re not alone, according to organizing expert Lori Firsdon. Read Firsdon’s tips for office organizing and clutter

One-third of farmers polled say they will be operating drones this year.

Lean hog futures at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were weakened by lower cash prices after packers filled near-term inventories well in advance of the Easter holiday, said traders.

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.

Aidan Connolly, Chief Innovation Officer & Vice President, Corporate Accounts for Alltech, Inc., visited recently with PORK Network about the global outlook for feed and pork.

Whether you are just starting out or have been working on this for a long time, here’s a list of the top 10 tips for farm families going through the farm transfer/succession process.

Smithfield Foods, the world's largest pork producer, has established a separate bioscience unit to expand its role in supplying pig parts for medical uses, with the ultimate goal of selling pig organs for transplantatio

Demand remains strong as planting season looms.

Britain is expected to radically overhaul agricultural policy after it leaves the European Union and the bloc may have to make changes too when it loses Britain's net contributions to the region's farming budget.

Managers and supervisors have many challenges to deal with daily in order to strive to help their company reach goals, be productive, and profitable. One of these challenges is dealing with difficult people. Their abili

Export markets are critical to producers’ bottom lines. Here’s an overview of what’s happening around the world in the pork business.