Now that the mystery illness impacting some dairy herds has been revealed as the same strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza that has been impacting the U.S. poultry flock, pork producers are asking questions.
Retail meat sales spiked 77% higher for the week ending March 15, but food shortages are not expected during the "social distancing" period underway to slow the spread of COVID-19.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued guidance on critical industry workforce that should continue as the country addresses and responds to the coronavirus outbreak. U.S. food and agriculture was included.
A.V. Roth, a fifth-generation farmer who has raised hogs his entire life, says he’s excited for his chance to lead pork producers in the year ahead as president of the National Pork Producers Council.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has exempted livestock haulers from compliance with federal Hours of Service rules that limit drive time until at least April 12 due to COVID-19 emergency relief efforts.
We want attendees to walk away with a sense of urgency toward the issue of mortality and some practical ideas of what to do about it, says K-State's Joel DeRouchey about the International Conference on Pig Survivability.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released an expanded list of EPA-registered disinfectant products on Monday that have qualified for use against SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
A roundup of coronavirus coverage for Monday, March 16 including a partial shutdown of USDA, another rocky day in the markets and how universities are forging ahead with key research despite coronavirus related closures.
One of the most high-profile events in farm country affected by coronavirus concerns is the Houston Livestock show and Rodeo. Some producers had to pack up and leave for home while others didn’t even make the trip.
U.S. export sales of pork to China hit their lowest on record in the week ended March 5 even as access to ports improved in the world's top consumer of pork.
From consumer messaging around health, sustainability and nutrition to FAD preparedness, I couldn’t help but admire the thought leaders forging new pathways during the National Pork Industry Forum and AASV meeting.
Pork exports maintained a torrid pace into the new year with January sales to China/Hong Kong leading the way. January beef exports increased modestly from last year.
Manage your stress to keep it from ruining precious relationships and vital business partnerships, says Val Farmer, a clinical psychologist and author. Consider these suggestions on how to cope with financial and farm stress.
Serving as president of the National Pork Producers Council is no easy task, not even during a so-called “quiet year.” But no one would call this past year a quiet one, in fact, it was quite the opposite.
Each year, pork producers meet to discuss pork industry challenges and opportunities and adopt resolutions to help protect the U.S. pork industry during the NPPC’s annual meeting at the National Pork Industry Forum.
The National Pork Producers Council elected new officers and members to its board of directors at its National Pork Industry Forum held in Kansas City, Mo, March 6.
The pork industry gathered together at the National Pork Industry Forum to recognize former Texas Pork Producers Association executive vice president Ken Horton with the Paulson-Whitmore State Executive Award.
Today, the family operates a purebred Berkshire, farrow-to-finish hog operation that caters to high-end restaurants and retail outlets throughout the country from the East Coast to the West Coast.
The National Pork Producers Council inducted Everett Forkner, a longtime Missouri pork producer, into the NPPC Hall of Fame on Thursday at the National Pork Industry Forum.
Social media was buzzing with stories, memories and highlights from current and past FFA members last week about what FFA means to them. Here's what our readers had to say.
Pig farmers are gathering in Kansas City this week for the National Pork Industry Forum. A donation of nearly 40,000 servings were provided to a Kansas City food bank on behalf of Pork Forum attendees.
The idea of owning a farm-to-fork operation is one many pork producers may have thought about but quickly discarded. David Newman shares how their family staked their claim on this opportunity and never looked back.
Dunkin’ unveiled something meat lovers can get excited about. Snackin’ Bacon with Sweet Black Pepper made its debut on Wednesday.
What’s better than a bag full of bacon? A bag full of bacon and coffee?
In a world where more and more young people are glued to electronic devices and missing out on community, FFA offers connection, hands-on learning and adult mentors to invest in their lives.
Iowa’s General Assembly failed to take action on a request by activist groups for a legislative moratorium on new and expanded “factory farms” in the Hawkeye state, but the groups vow the issue will return.
It’s no wonder pork has consistently been the number one protein enjoyed worldwide but watch this video to hear it straight from the toughest critics – kids.
The North American Meat Institute announced the signing of a MOU with the British Meat Processors Association that will benefit members of each organization.
There wasn’t a dry eye in the barn when Samantha Nicole Iselt of Lexington, Texas, was named the exhibitor of the Grand Champion Market Barrow at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo.
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but Impossible Foods' announcement about "Impossible Pork" created from plant-based ingredients was not just a step too far—it was a brazen violation of labeling law.
If you don’t spend time around kids in the pork industry, you need to start. Check out this first in a series of videos of their stories and hear the enthusiasm in their words and their voices for yourself.