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After the severe disruptions in the first half of the year, expectations for meat trade have been revised and there is more uncertainty about global meat markets going forward.

The National Pork Producers Council submitted comments on Aug. 13 to USDA and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services about the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Scientific Report. 

Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue suggested on AgriTalk that a second Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) for farmers and ranchers could be coming as soon as the end of August or early September.

Three of America’s leading livestock economists have released a new working paper that examines in-depth the dramatic impact the COVID-19 pandemic unleashed on cattle, beef and pork markets this spring.

The Animal Agriculture Alliance encourages college students and collegiate clubs to take note of new opportunities in its annual scholarship program.

NPPC and 26 State Pork Associations Urge Program Changes.

Producers experienced a rally in fed cattle and lean hog prices that boosted margins for both species last week, while trimming packer margins.

A federal magistrate judge in Colorado has denied a request of one of the defendants in a poultry price-fixing case to travel to Africa on safari.

Imagine this: A high school teacher in Union City, N.J., receives a call. He’s asked to lead a chapel service for the New York Giants the night before their 2011 Christmas Eve game against the New York Jets. 

Clinton Griffiths talks with famous country music artist Justin Moore. “I see these kids and what 4-H means to them and beyond that,” says Moore.

FWS Director Aurelia Skipwith will share the agency’s perspective on the importance of close, voluntary collaboration with farmers and ranchers and the successes that have been achieved.

Last week John dove into a major misconception about estate planning. This week, he shares some misperceptions between heirs on and off the farm.

A Smithfield Foods ad in the New York Times turned a few heads on Sunday.

In an effort to not only feed needy families in her community, but also to teach others about how produce is grown, Janya Green leads tours and tends to food in her community garden.

Merck animal Health announced the completion of its acquisition of IdentiGEN, a leader in DNA-based animal traceability solutions for livestock and aquaculture from MML Growth Capital Partners Ireland.

In Chillicothe, Ohio Jacob Shuman works hard every day to maintain his honeybee hives and teach other students about the insect. With bee populations on the decline, education and healthy hives have become important.

Hong Kong-based Joel Haggard, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) senior vice president for the Asia-Pacific, reports on that city's renewed efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19.

In 2011, speaker Gian Paul Gonzalez led the New York Giants to a Super Bowl victory with his famed ‘all in’ speech.

When it comes to technology, everyone wants to know who the winners and the losers are. What brings a producer benefit? What doesn’t?

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Meat alternatives are not a new thing, but the buzz around these products is definitely growing.

June production data for beef, pork, chicken and turkey show an 8.2% increase over the same month in 2019, suggesting processors have overcome the disruptions from earlier this spring.

Rep. Jimmy Panetta and Rep. Billy Long introduced the Agricultural Fairs Rescue Act to help preserve agricultural fairs across the country and offset the devastating financial losses they have experienced.

For the first time in 24 years since the organization was founded, Certified Pedigreed Swine (CPS) will have a change in leadership effective Jan. 1, 2021.

McDoanld's reported dismal second quarter sales compared to a year ago, but sees improvement ahead as the fast-food giant "has learned to adjust our operations to this new environment."

Remember, while most of us don’t like conflict, it can be productive, and it doesn’t have to last.

John Waddell, director of swine key account veterinarians at Boehringer Ingelheim, shares his views on mentoring, leadership, strategy and what he’s learned during his career in this exclusive Farm Journal's PORK Q&A.

Tune into Farm Journal Field Days—Aug. 25 to Aug. 27—and enjoy all the benefits of the first virtual farm show experience.

National Pork Board approves three new projects studying the devastating African swine fever virus in Vietnam.

NAMI donated more than 300,000 hot dogs to food banks for National Hot Dog Day, Smithfield's Carando Brand has two new calzones and Zatarain’s has expanded distribution for its line of smoked sausage.

The fast food giant pulled a commercial that leading U.S. scientists and beef industry leaders say contained inaccurate and misleading information about cattle's contribution of greenhouse gases to the environment.

There are so many reasons why kids should say yes to 4-H. But here are five reasons to say yes that don't get as much attention.

Beef and pork sales posted another strong week, and retail meat volume sales have increased 22.5% during the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in an additional $7.4 billion in meat department revenue.

I spend a lot of time writing about pork, and I’ve witnessed some amazing chefs in action. But no matter how hard I try, I am missing one of the most important characteristics of being great at the grill. 

On Wednesday, July 22, consumers and pork producers alike will join together to celebrate National Grilling Day and National Pork Board’s summer campaign, “Chasing Summer Flavors.” Here's the scoop.

USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced changes to the Livestock Gross Margin (LGM) insurance program for cattle and swine beginning in the 2021 crop year.

Since 2015, indirect exports of corn and soybeans through beef and pork exports has been the fastest-growing category of corn and soybean use, delivering critical returns for corn and soybean farmers.

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A million thoughts raced through my mind. Are we putting our kids in danger? Is this the right decision? What will everyone think? I’ve never had those thoughts as we headed to a show before. But 2020 is different.

Find out the latest news coming from the state pork associations in Ohio, Nebraska and Illinois.

Fourth of July meat sales in America saw a 4.1% increase in volume over 2019, and a double-digit increase in dollar sales compared with the same week a year ago.

America’s economy is showing signs of recovery from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, but any economic surge is likely over, according to a quarterly report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange.

“Producers already told USDA they planned six months straight ahead of lower than last year farrowings,” says Nelson. “This may actually exaggerate the decline in pork production seen for 2021.”

Production slowdowns at American meatpacking facilities caused by the coronavirus pandemic this spring produced declines in exports for both beef and pork during May.

Piecing the puzzle together to find a solution has looked different for every state fair in 2020. Here's a look at the status of state fairs and insights from industry leaders along the way.

Here’s the latest from around the hog industry.

Young people are traveling further, even across several states and time zones to get to get their animals out of the barn and in the ring to jackpot shows, with hopes to eventually get to a breed junior national.  

Fourth of July will look a little different this year for most Americans. However, one thing will likely remain the same. People will be enjoying the sunshine and eating outdoors. Here are 3 three ways to keep it safe.

Farmer John is providing meals to essential workers around LA, Smithfield implements program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions for its grain farmers, and Hormel builds healthcare center.

Michigan-based non-profit supports livestock auction opportunities for youth swine, cattle and sheep exhibitors in Illinois, Kansas, Michigan and Missouri.