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Corn prices held steady last week after the bearish WASDE report projected a 200 million-bushel increase in 2018-19 ending stocks.

Denver Processing LLC, is recalling approximately 13,865 pounds of raw pork and beef products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection and outside inspection hours.

The Nebraska Pork Producers Association introduces the participants of the 2019 Pork Mentorship Program.

Here’s five songs and four podcasts to add to your #plant19 playlist:

Clear Lab uses a robotic platform to improve food safety and its method shortens testing turnaround times by up to five days.

The food giant won dismissal of a lawsuit claiming misleading advertising, but not before revealing what goes into its products.

The food giant won dismissal of a lawsuit claiming misleading advertising, but not before revealing what goes into its products.

Don’t panic, it’s been done before.

USDA's Agricultural Research Service honored three outstanding scientists that have helped advance swine production and swine health research. 

Swine scientist Joan Lunney has earned a place in the USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Science Hall of Fame.

The Illinois Pork Producers Association launched a new contest on Facebook to bring awareness to the best pulled pork sandwiches in the state.

Despite the cancellation of the World Pork Expo, the National Swine Registry, Certified Pedigreed Swine, and the American Berkshire Association are still planning a live swine show during the week of June 2-8, 2019. 

Canadian Pork Council members welcomed Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau’s funding announcement of $6.1 million dollars for the Canadian pork industry.

The National Pork Board supports the extremely rare step to cancel the 2019 World Pork Expo scheduled June 5-7, 2019, in Des Moines.

NPPC's Jim Monroe shares more insight into the decision to cancel the 2019 World Pork Expo on AgriTalk with Chip Flory.

Farmers in Nebraska, South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota are bracing for yet another monster storm.

The National Pork Producers Council made a very difficult decision today to cancel the World Pork Expo.

Meat labeling, documentation and other technical issues still present significant obstacles to growing beef and pork exports in several South American markets.

After snow, ice, rain and flooding hammered farmers and ranchers in March, another round of late winter weather is on the way promising more snow, severe weather and flooding.

Cattle feeding margins declined by $80 per head last week as cash prices slumped $1 to $2 per cwt.

OSI Group purchases Rose Packing Company in an effort to support the company's growth strategy by providing new processing capabilities.

USDA’s FSIS condemns The Washington Post for false reporting on a critical public health issue.

FAPRI’s baseline projections point to little change in net farm income over the next decade, which could lead to further erosion in the farm financial picture for agriculture.  For 2019, FAPRI sees livestock receipts not boasting the numbers USDA currently projects.

Packinghouse rises from the ashes in West Peoria after 2018 fire destroyed facility.

African Swine Fever could have a lasting impact on the Chinese hog herd. John Phipps explains in John's World.

Spring offers its share of challenges, especially for farmers. Between muddy fields, cloudy days, delayed planting, disease breaks and manure pits that need pumped, the stress adds up fast. 

With all of the options available in agriculture today, this month's PORK Poll asks our 35 and under readers why the chose to pursue a career in the swine industry.

While media lavishes praise on the high-tech supporting alt-meat R&D, the cheerleaders hungry for vegan alternatives are ignoring the real threat its emergence presents.

Total 2019 meat production in the U.S. is currently projected to reach another record level of 103.3 billion pounds, up 1.3 percent year over year. 

With all of the chaos and confusion centered around running an agricultural operation, regularly scheduled meetings should be a must on your farm.

Chef Murray honored with international recognition of his culinary aptitude.

Average feedyard closeouts continued to show solid profits on cattle marketed the final week of March.

Smithfield Foods has agreed to locate a new distribution center in Cecil County, Md., creating 240 new jobs, according to Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan.

Smithfield Foods has agreed to locate a new distribution center in Cecil County, Md., creating 240 new jobs, according to Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan.

Farmers wear a lot of hats – literally and figuratively. Nearly four years ago, Illinois pig farmer Kent Blunier, decided there were too many people who didn’t understand agriculture and he wanted to help people see what farming is really about.

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.

Farmers wear a lot of hats – literally and figuratively. Nearly four years ago, Illinois pig farmer Kent Blunier, decided there were too many people who didn’t understand agriculture and he wanted to help people see what farming is really about.

R-CALF USA has asked the Justice Department to block the proposed merger of Iowa Premium and National Beef.

The National Pork Producers Council today asked the Trump administration to carefully consider the fallout from cutting off trade between the United States and Mexico.

Montana's Real Meat Act requires that products labeled as “meat” must be “derived from the edible flesh of livestock or a livestock product.”

Distracted Driving Awareness Month has a new poster child.

A few things you should know about the face of Farm Hats.

"Who else has the knowledge, the experience, and the fortitude to press on," asks Shad Sullivan? "The American farmer and rancher."

Warehouse Barbecue Co. earned bragging rights as the top vote-getter in the Iowa Pork Producers Association's Pulled Pork Madness Contest.

Cutting costs helped Cargill Inc. show a 14% jump in its fiscal third quarter, even as global threats such as trade, low ethanol demand and swine fever pulled down the company’s profits.

Pork production is expected to edge out beef production in the U.S. at just over 30 billion pounds by 2028, according to the USDA Long-term Projection’s latest report.

Are you interested in the future of pork production, new technologies, or want to be a leader in the pork industry and are still in high school? Then the 2019 University of Missouri Pork Institute is your answer. 

A YouTube ‘star’ who spent years pushing a no-meat-never-ever diet is getting excoriated by her former fans.

AgDay Meteorologist Mike Hoffman will give an updated flood outlook live at 12:30 p.m. Central.

National Reporter Betsy Jibben takes a look. Jibben talks with Justin Mensik of Morse Bluff, Nebraska; Dan Mensik of Morse Bluff, Nebraska; John Tyson of Blair, Nebraska and Tim Gregerson of Herman, Nebraska.