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Pork imports expected to rise 8% in 2012 due to continued strong demand.

Finally pork producers have some positive news that has increased optimism for greater profitability in the coming year.

Softening of index not good news for meat demand.

Iowa farmers, like this pork producer from Sioux City, are committed to providing you with wholesome, safe food while caring for their animals and the land.

Nestled in the rolling hills of central Missouri, Burgers’ Smokehouse is a legend in the ham and smoked meat world.

Report not bullish, but not overly bearish, either.

Report to be released Wednesday afternoon.

The 2011 forecast of total red meat and poultry production is raised reflecting higher beef production, but lower pork production.

Beef and pork are on pace to set new export value records in 2011 and to eclipse the $5 billion mark.

Livestock producers soon might be facing a critical decision: whether they should reduce their use of corn for feed.

The answer will depend on many factors including the size of the U.S. corn crop.

Cold Storage Report positive for cattle and hog futures.

International pork trade is going well, plus added optimism that China potentially will buy a lot of U.S. pork in coming months.

Weights below year-ago levels.

If the trend established in the first six months of the year holds up, U.S. beef and pork exports are likely to set several new records in 2011.

But market access issues still linger.

Pork prices are on the rise as international exports increase and high feed costs are passed on to consumers.

Pork producers are maintaining the size of the breeding herd in the face of a very uncertain financial outlook.

AgDay is dedicating Friday's entire show to coverage of the World Pork Expo.

For March, beef posts a 65% gain in value versus year-ago levels and pork showing an impressive 40% increase.

Producers may be eligible for payments for livestock losses in bad weather and wildfires.

Total beef exports were up 47.2% in value and 25% in volume, while total pork exports jumped 15% in value and 8 % in volume.

The highest hog prices on record will soon be arriving, said a Purdue University Extension economist.

USDA's Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report showed inventory of all hogs and pigs on March 1, 2011 was 64.0 million head.

Court rules that EPA regulations on concentrated animal feeding operations were outside the agency’s authority.

U.S. Meat Export Federation staff in Japan offer persepective on the current conditions and longer term outlook for meat trade.

Tips to develop an enterprise budget to gauge potential profitability of your farming business.

Record-high export values for beef and the second-highest total on record for pork fueled the trade surplus.

A final total of $4.08 billion for U.S. beef breaks the pre-BSE high from 2003, while pork posted second best year on record.

As supplies tighten and demand is yet to show significant signs of flinching, livestock and dairy producers weigh options

Still trying to nail down a good New Year’s resolution? How about pledging to use less energy on your farm in 2011?

The Department of Justice and USDA team up to find out where enforcement efforts need to focus.

Producers need to be cautious and aware of suspicious people or vehicles around farms.

Hog producers have been feeling the bite of losses once again this fall, but there is reason for some optimism.

USMEF says red meat exports maintained solid momentum through the first nine months of 2010.

Better prices help livestock producers

August U.S. beef and pork exports easily outpaced last year.

Animal-source foods combat poor nutrition, health and economic status.

Proposed rule addresses standards for farm animal euthanasia.

If there are any dark shadows falling on this pretty Texas fall picture, it would be feral hogs.

The reauthorization extends mandatory price reporting for five years.

July values for U.S. beef and pork exports dipped slightly from the totals achieved in June, but still ahead of last year.

Contraction in restaurant business not good news for meat industry.

Steve Cornett, editor emeritus at Beef Today, was at the hearing on competition in agriculture, specifically livestock. Read his updates from the hearing.

There's an old adage among farmers in the Midwest that says when corn is cheap you have to "walk it to market."

USDA-Economic Research Service's latest Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook shows strong export demand.

Pork exports show strength in first half of the year, and retail pork prices skyrocket.

A very solid June performance allowed U.S. pork and beef exports to finish the first half of 2010 with strong momentum.

In May, live hog prices averaged about $63 per live cwt.

Hog and pork markets probably won't be able to maintain the excitement of this spring when live hog prices reached the mid-$60s per hundredweight in early- to mid-May.