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A lawsuit filed in Oregon claims the August 2017 wildfire that burned 68,000 acres was caused by a rancher and John Deere, the manufacturer of a combine that sparked the blaze.

The Iowa State Fair on Saturday will host the 37th annual Governor’s Charity Steer Show, an event benefiting the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Iowa.

Marfrig Global Foods announced this week it has joined with Archer Daniels Midland Co. (ADM) to produce vegetable protein products in Brazil.

Top Taste Food Warehouse pork and chicken dumplings are recalled for using the mark of USDA inspection without authorization.

We’re used to the exaggerated claims made by late-night hustlers selling us some fabulous new appliance. But when it comes to online diet plans, this one begs the term ‘outrageous.’

Fair season is here. Early mornings, late nights, hot days, grumpy kids and unpredictable livestock are just a few reasons why being a show mom is not always easy. Here are 5 things to think about before the show.

Led by a rebound in Mexico and China, June pork export value was the highest in 14 months, while strong results in South Korea and Taiwan pushed beef export value to the fourth-highest total on record.

Beyond Meat’s fake meat is cutting against clear consumer trends regarding processed foods and artificial ingredients, and it's made in industrial plants.

The National Pork Producers Council says the New York Times omitted key facts from their August 4 story about a 2015 Salmonella outbreak.

The National Pork Producers Council says an article in The New York Times on Sunday misrepresented the U.S. pork industry, painting an essentially pre-determined narrative without regard for the truth.

We asked, "Would you encourage your child to enter your livelihood's industry?" Here are the results for dairy, beef, poultry, and veterinarians.

As part of the 2020 Executive Women in Agriculture conference, a award will be given to a female producer who is a shining example for her peers.

New hires, retirements, company expansions and more.

Marine biologists are officially worried that orcas, or killer whales, are threatened by the decline in stocks of salmon that orcas prefer as their primary food source.

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention says stop feeding your dogs pig ear treats due to reports of Salmonella outbreaks.

Good employees are valuable but can be difficult to find. Smithfield is taking a new initiative to ensure a solid workforce for years to come.

Farm Journal publications honored for editorial excellence at Agricultural Media Summit in Minneapolis.

Long-time pork industry leader and beloved writer JoAnn Alumbaugh, former editor of Farm Journal’s PORK, received the Lifetime Achievement Award from AAEA – The Agricultural Communicators Network.

Dieticians have long segregated proteins as ‘good’ or ‘bad.’ Now, one self-anointed diet guru is pretending there’s a rank order among meat, poultry and seafood.

Bacon prices are at their highest level since October 2017. But Chef Peter Sherman, owner of BarBacon, a New York City gastropub centered around the popular treat, isn’t worried. 

Chipotle’s commitment to simple food created from just 51 ingredients will not feature alternative proteins the company considers too processed for its customers.

Zoetis targets livestock immunotherapies as alternatives to antibiotics.

The Missouri Pork Association will be showcasing the Missouri pork industry during the Missouri State Fair from August 8 to 18 in Sedalia.

Here’s a case study demonstrating everything one shouldn’t do to promote the nutritional value and the culinary enjoyment of eating meat.

Ohio pig farmer and blogger Lauren Schwab Eyre is Culver’s next #FarmingFridays guest. On August 2, she'll share her story across Culver’s social media platforms to increase awareness of farming.

Cattle feeding margins improved last week after a $1 boost to cash fed cattle prices.

The generosity and compassion of an 11-year-old 4-H member raised more than $10,000 in support of the Nick and Justin Diemel family. 

Pork industry makes pork quality a priority.

Veterinarian Aaron Lower takes a boots-on-the-ground approach to swine health as president of Carthage Veterinary System.

Beyond Meat is trying to create a plant-based product that mimics bacon, but Bloomberg says there's no launch date in sight.

Missouri authorities are searching for two Wisconsin ranching brothers who failed to return home from a business trip on Sunday.

The fruit of the tropical cashew tree is used in a variety of vegan menu items, which presents a problem vegans choose to ignore - rainforests are destroyed to cultivate cashew trees.

McDonald’s will measure current usage of antibiotics across its diverse, global supply chain and plans to establish specific reduction targets by the end of next year.

Bacon and Mac 'N Cheese Pringles are coming back to participating Dollar Generals from late July to August.

Experts share their secrets when it comes to finding top graduate students.

After consolidating three lawsuits accusing beef packers of conspiring to depress cattle prices since, a Minnesota court ruled the case can move forward without one of the originally listed defendants.

As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing in 1969, it’s a timely occasion to speculate how agriculture, business and politics might evolve five decades from now.

Pig Farmer of Tomorrow Ben Luebbering discusses his outlook on the future of pig farming.

Dr. Jerry Flint has been named vice president of engagement and outreach at the National Pork Board effective August 1.

As the food conversation evolves, it’s critical that the pork industry finds innovative ways to share its message. Developing relationships is an important part, says editor Jennifer Shike.

Open the Urban Dictionary to the phrase ‘shoot yourself in the foot,’ and you’ll see a food package labeled ‘No GMOs!’ Fortunately, that disaster might be on the verge of a real reversal.

The Challenge focuses on increasing collaboration among established industry companies and experts with startup companies.

More than 700 pounds of US Foods raw beef and pork products were recalled Saturday due to possible product contamination,

Submit comments on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration pilot program that would allow 18-20-year-old drivers to operate CMVs in interstate commerce. Comments are due on or before Aug. 14.

What do nutritionists do for fun? When they’re not scolding us for snacking, overeating and making unhealthy choices, that is. Answer: list and then trash some food-related assumptions.

Chip Nellinger of Blue Reef AgriMarketing and Bob Utterback of Utterback Marketing say global recession, African Swine Fever (ASF) and a quickly resolved trade war could be black swans in 2019.

A mid-July rally across all regions lifted feedyard margins out of the red for the week ending July 13, and cut into the extreme profit margins packers have enjoyed most of the year.

Comfrey Farm and Sigma U.S. and McCormick Grill Mates Offer New Pork Products this Summer

Start preparing for a future in the swine industry now, experts agree.

Marketers of fake meats already know that how lab-grown products are advertised has a big impact on consumer perceptions, which is why they pivot away from science to claims about helping save the planet.