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“With a lot of people still kind of locked down due to the COVID-19 crisis, I would guess you’re going to see a lot of backyard BBQ,” says Jim McCormick, hedging strategist with AgMarket.Net.

As stress mounts across farm country, Farm Credit, American Farm Bureau and National Farmers Union launched a free online course to help producers learn the signs of stress and tools to manage it.

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought improvements to working conditions for packing plant workers, the group says, and it intends to push for progress going forward.

The Oklahoma State Fair is the latest state fair to cancel for 2020 due to the evolving COVID-19 health crisis.

The sandwich features Impossible sausage, a fried-egg and cheddar cheese, and is served on a ciabatta roll.

How and what you pay your family is a sensitive subject, here’s how to keep everyone on the same page.

Dexamethasone, a widely available steroid commonly used on livestock, has shown to help lower the risk of death in severe coronavirus cases by 35%.

After ‘successful’ testing in select markets, the plant-based breakfast patty will be available across the country.

The Colorado State Fair announced a “reimagined” 2020 event in light of the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis.

The family of a Tyson Foods worker, who died earlier in June after contracting COVID-19, has filed a worker’s compensation claim against the company.

Nationwide, 30% to 50% of meatpacking employees were absent last week, said Mark Lauritsen, a vice president at the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW).

Countless fairs, festivals and expositions have been canceled for 2020 – but not the Missouri State Fair. It will be held as scheduled on August 13 to 23, however, organizers say it will look a little different. 

Hormel Foods will host its third virtual live concert, featuring Chris Kroeze, runner-up on Season 15 of NBC’s Emmy-winning television show “The Voice,” with additional performances on June 10.

Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue said in a statement issued June 9 that meatpacking plants across America are “operating at more than 95% of their average capacity.”

As of June 9, meat processing facilities across the cattle, swine and broiler sectors were operating more than 95% of their average capacity compared to a year ago.

Short videos can showcase your work environment and attract top talent when included in job postings.

Wholesale price declines suggest most packing plants have nearly recovered from the COVID-19 virus shock of a few weeks ago though the backlog of cattle and hogs will persist for a while longer.

Three of the four poultry executives indicted by the DOJ have pleaded not guilty and were released on their own recognizance by a federal judge.

Destroying livestock and milk may be literally inconceivable for many consumers, but it’s painful for producers, too. John Phipps explains in Customer Support.

The latest U.S. trade data reveals some interesting trends as a result of recent events. China is importing a lot more U.S. pork, and steadily increasing U.S. beef purchases.

Leading academics from four continents joined U.S., Canadian and international organizations representing farmers to sign an open letter that set the record straight.

From a bottleneck in processing to now a massive backlog in pigs, as producers try to wade through the challenges of COVID-19, the industry knows changes could be on the horizon for the entire industry.

John Phipps thinks the current hog market is almost impossible to describe. He explains why the issue is so complex and how the industry may cope with the evolving challenges.

Reports swirled on Monday that China was lashing back at the U.S. by temporarily halting purchases of U.S. pork and soybeans. However, daily sales tell a different story. So, will China continue to buy?

Mark Lyons is reticent about saying, “Let's get back to normal.” That's not where we want to go, says Alltech's president and CEO. He shares his views on leadership strategy and the future in PORK Perspectives.

AgriTalk host Chip Flory brought in his two favorite pork chefs on Thursday for #PORKWeek – his son, Thomas Flory, and son-in-law, Dave Carlin, to discuss their tips on smoking pork.

Five youth pig enthusiasts share how the pork industry can continue to attract future leaders. They also weigh in on their role models in the pork industry.

Purchase limits remained in effect at most retail meat departments leading up to Memorial Day, but dollar sales were up 20.7% and volume increased 5.1%, suggesting demand remains strong.

The summer show season is uncertain for many 4-H and FFA members who have been caring for their livestock and preparing the show ring for weeks. Some event organizers have found another way using the World Wide Web.

There have been COVID related problems in Europe, notably in western Germany and Ireland, but the numbers of workers ill were much smaller.

When COVID-19 struck, many people took advantage of the time at home to cook more, and some purchased meat smokers. For Joe Webel, “lockdown” was a good excuse to purchase the smoker he’d been wanting for years.

From quesadillas to breakfast hash to pizza, you can’t go wrong by adding pulled pork. Here's a few sure-to-please ways our readers are serving up pulled pork in everyday life.

Oklahoma Youth Expo's President of Onward Endowment Tyler Norvell and National Swine Registry CEO Clay Zwilling chat about COVID-19's impact on youth livestock shows this year and their thoughts on what's ahead.

Despite rising tensions between the U.S. and China, some analysts think any break in Chinese buying is a factor of economics and adequate supplies, not politics.

The first thing Gracee Workman will tell you about her story is she is not a victim. Shew grew up far from hog barns and oblivious of the industry she's come to love. Here's her journey from the streets to the barn.

China has told state-owned firms to halt purchases of soybeans and pork from the United States, two people familiar with the matter said.

Employees at the Smithfield Foods pork processing plant in Sioux Falls, S.D., were greeted at work on Wednesday with thank-you signs, cheers and waves from about a dozen people from the community.

Specific to COVID-19, the OSHA guidelines borrow a lot of language from the CDC guidelines, but they are specific to workplaces.

Animal Ag Alliance has a new communications specialist, and Zinpro has a new country manager.

Even though life as we’ve known it has shut down, not much has changed in our barn. If anything, the learning opportunities have exploded. 

Rep. Cindy Axne (D-Iowa) issued a statement demanding immediate investigation of Iowa OSHA based on allegations that OSHA failed to thoroughly investigate a reported complaint at the Tyson Foods Perry, Iowa, plant.

A settlement has been announced in the civil case filed by the family of Wisconsin ranching brothers Nicholas and Justin Diemel who were murdered in Missouri last summer.

Smithfield Culinary, Smithfield Foods and Pennsylvania Pig Farmers all made donations to support those in need.

A group of 29 Democratic senators raised concerns in a letter to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue about President Donald Trump’s Executive Order to keep meat processing plants open. 

The North Carolina Pork Council Board of Directors is substantially increasing scholarship funding for 2020 in an effort to reduce financial impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic on students.

Minnesota farmer Bob Worth shares tools available to combat farm stress and depression and talks about the impact on his own family.

Eligible veterinary technicians, assistants and nurses may apply for a one-time $500 grant.

Company to premier films meant to inspire and comfort during this unprecedented time.

Tyson Foods, Inc. and Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department announced results of facility-wide testing for COVID-19 at Tyson’s Madison, Neb., pork plant. Limited production resumed on Monday. 

62% of farmers surveyed reported not using data collection and sharing software during the 2019 season