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What are farmers’ biggest labor challenges? Finding qualified workers tops the list, according to a 2019 Farm Journal survey of 2,100 farmers and ranchers.

Welcome to four hours of rat hell and a hunt like no other. Jordan Reed is tackling one of agriculture’s most pervasive financial drains—rats, and his dog pack may be farming’s greatest show on legs.

States are passing legislation around factory farming. John gives his thoughts on if the recently passed pieces of legislation are justified.

Financial incentives to Seaboard Triumph Foods have been restored by state economic development officials after an investigation found no evidence the Iowa pork plant abused or mistreated Micronesian workers.

Youth interested in the swine industry have many opportunities waiting for them from leadership development to scholarship financial support. Don't miss these great ways to fuel your passion.

The Illinois Pork Producers Association has announced a financial commitment to the new Feed Technology Center at the University of Illinois.

Roughly 140,000 dekatherms of renewable natural gas per year will be transported through the partnership with Duke Energy from Smithfield to natural gas plants to be used to generate electricity for consumers.

U.S. pork exports posted the best month on record in November, reaching new highs in both volume and value, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the USMEF.

Illinois Pork Producers Association and the Illinois Corn Marketing Board donated 100,263 pounds of ground pork to foodbanks throughout the state in 2019 on behalf of the Pork Power program. 

Soaring pork prices that nearly doubled in December over a year ago kept inflation at a seven-year high despite government efforts to ease meat shortages caused by a disease outbreak, official data showed Thursday.

As more and more agricultural workers come to the U.S. from foreign countries, external culture is becoming increasingly important.

Jay Harmon takes role as associate dean for extension; Daniel Thomson was selected for chair of animal science, both positions serve in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

From their climate-controlled offices in the center of a smog-shrouded megalopolis, the editorial board of The Los Angeles Times seems utterly clueless about ranching and climate.

Oklahoma youth step up to help curb childhood hunger.

Make your barn an irresistible place to work.

The National Pork Producers Council cites law that prohibits the use of words that redefine pork as it has been known by consumers for centuries.

Jesse Austin, USMEF vice president of marketing, recently returned from meetings in Japan with importers, distributors and other customers of U.S. pork and beef, which he discusses in this audio clip.

The California-based company unveiled Impossible Pork and Impossible Sausage on Monday evening at the CES gadget show in Las Vegas.

We’re taking a break from our regularly scheduled programming for a PSA about blatant hypocrisy in Hollywood. I know, you’re shocked.

One of the main reasons for the increased attention around meat alternatives is product placement in grocery stores, says Kaitlyn Compart, senior science manager of packaged meats at Smithfield Foods.

Activist groups have resolved to spread more and more misinformation about meat’s role in a healthy, balanced diet, which may lead to some fitness enthusiasts wondering if going vegan is the way to reach their goals. 

Research shows that humans are not as good at selecting employees as they think. With the high costs of poor performance and turnover, it’s important to get the right people in the right job. 

The editors at AgWeb.com are looking at experts’ projections for commodities in 2020 to help you succeed in the coming year. Here’s a look at what analysts are expecting for the upcoming year in the protein segments.

National Bacon Day is  Dec. 30, but many Americans celebrate this tasty slice of life most days and in more ways than ever before.

Discover what some of the pork industry's brightest new stars are working on to help advance the pork industry in 2020 and beyond.

Ahead of the holidays, several companies gave the gift of pork to their local food pantries or to their employees. Here’s a quick snapshot of gifts across the industry.

Get the new year started with the delicious flavor and versatility of pork. Here are 20 recipes to give you a kick of culinary inspiration.

A Dealer Statutory Trust would improve the recovery of livestock sellers in a dealer payment default while also allowing commerce to continue as usual, according to a USDA report released December 20.

Our favorite stories from this past year.

Need a quick hit of bacon as we head into the holiday season? Here are our top 5 bacon bits of 2019.

A declining fresh pork supply in Hong Kong due to African swine fever (ASF) is creating new opportunities for the U.S. pork industry.

Farmweld celebrates 40 years in pork industry, Texas Tech researcher creates new breeding product and Hormel is honored for responsibility.

Learn what makes these leaders tick in PORK Perspectives, a recurring column highlighting pork leadership. From business and leadership strategy tips to lessons learned on the job, here's a recap from 2019.

USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and Santa’s veterinarian approved him and his team for flight around the world Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019.

A new report from CoBank says 2020 will have its challenges, but there are reasons for optimism.

From record-breaking pork belly stock to a potential impending bacon shortage, bacon had its fair share of time in the headlines in 2019. Here are the 5 most-read.

Farm support is crucial if the USA intends to maintain its ability to feed the American people and continue to export agricultural products. Here’s what needs to happen to build that support.

Europe’s top pork producer is taking measures to try to thwart the deadly African swine fever (ASF) that's roiled global meat trade and is moving ever closer to its borders.

The deadly African swine fever sweeping across Asia has spread to Indonesia, reaching a region with more than a million pigs.

Beef packers saw their margins decline to the lowest level since before the Tyson packing plant fire August 9 as beef cutout prices declined and cash cattle prices increased.

The use of drainage control structures with water gates on field tile is the No. 1 practice the Stateler family says they have adopted.

The AgDay team is continuing to keep you updated on the latest regarding the U.S.-China Phase One Trade Deal.

Most of the tasks on our holiday wish lists are fun and festive. But choosing an appropriate holiday entrée can be more challenging than gifting your Secret Santa. Here’s some help.

New Jersey senator and Democratic presidential candidate Cory Booker has proposed legislation that would ban new CAFOs (controlled animal feeding operations) and require existing ones to close by January 2040.

For some of us, 2019 can’t end fast enough. We’re ready for the new hope and promise of 2020. But before we get there, are you buried in to-do lists like me?

Given the buying power of California’s consumers, Proposition 12 is effectively setting standards for pork and veal producers in other states and in foreign countries that wish to sell meat in California. 

To help support California food bank’s efforts to meet demand for protein during a difficult fire season, Cargill donated nearly 50,000 pounds of beef to local families in California.

Long beards, bushy beards, tight beards, shaped beards. Which beard had what it takes to be named the Best Beard in the Pork Industry by Farm Journal's PORK?

Applications are open for the 2020 Lois Britt Memorial Pork Industry Scholarship.

Most of us recognize that vegan diets are lacking vitamin B12. But there’s another nutrient that’s equally important — and equally absent, one that's available from beef.