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Wild Pigs Take to the Streets of Tampa
Wild Pigs Take to the Streets of Tampa

Tampa police posted a photo of wild pigs headed out for a stroll near a New Tampa gas station on Friday. Their pun-filled post was popular on Facebook, but frustrated homeowners impacted by the wild pigs aren't laughing.

Study Affirms Pork Producers Use Antibiotics Responsibly
Study Affirms Pork Producers Use Antibiotics Responsibly

A new USDA study signals U.S. pork producers are using veterinary compounds properly.

Livestock Hauler Carrying 3,000 Pigs Overturns on Interstate 70
Livestock Hauler Carrying 3,000 Pigs Overturns on Interstate 70

A livestock hauler overturned on Interstate 70 in Illinois between Casey and Greenup on Friday morning, scattering 3,000 pigs about an hour south of Chicago, Illinois State Police said. 

Spring Allergies are in the Air, but Not for Some Farm Kids
Spring Allergies are in the Air, but Not for Some Farm Kids

With the start of spring comes the start of allergy season, but not for some farm kids, researchers say.

PCV3: What You Need to Know

An exclusive interview with Dr. Eduardo Fano provides an overview of the emerging porcine circovirus Type 3 (PCV3), including how producers can detect it within their herd and what detection can mean for them.

Nebraska Panel Advances Farmland Property Tax Measure
Nebraska Panel Advances Farmland Property Tax Measure

A bill that would tie farmland property taxes to the value of commodity prices is headed to the full Nebraska Legislature for debate.

Flooding in Nebraska
Links to Help for Farmers, Ranchers Impacted by Floods

A list of resources for farmers and ranchers impacted by flooding.

Lean Hogs Moving in the Market
Lean Hogs Moving in the Market

Lean hog prices have been on a run in recent weeks given the turbulence building in China due to African swine fever.

MillerCoors has filed a lawsuit against Anheuser-Busch InBev seeking an immediate halt to the campaign shaming Miller Lite and Coors Light for using corn syrup.
MillerCoors Sues Anheuser-Busch Over Super Bowl Ad

MillerCoors has filed a lawsuit against Anheuser-Busch InBev seeking an immediate halt to the campaign shaming Miller Lite and Coors Light for using corn syrup.

Previously harvested crops or siloed feed materials could become contaminated and no longer suitable for feeding.
FDA Offers Resources for Assessing Flood-Related Feed Contamination

As the Central and Southern Plains of the United States continue to experience extreme weather and flooding, the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine reminds animal food producers about information resources available.

The Maschhoffs Honors Melissa Diericks with 2019 Core Values Award
The Maschhoffs Honors Melissa Diericks with 2019 Core Values Award

Farm Manager Melissa Diericks lives the company’s Core Values each and every day.

Requirements on removal and disposal dead livestock are being temporarily eased in Nebraska after last week’s blizzard and flooding, along with an easing on travel restrictions for vehicles helping with flood relief.
Executive Order Aids Nebraska's Flood Impacted Livestock Producers

Requirements on removal and disposal dead livestock are being temporarily eased in Nebraska after last week’s blizzard and flooding, along with an easing on travel restrictions for vehicles helping with flood relief.

Company News: Rabobank, Kubota, Smithfield
Company News: Rabobank, Kubota, Smithfield

News headlines from Rabobank, Kubota and Smithfield

Why You Can’t Miss World Pork Expo

See, discover, connect at the world’s largest pork-specific trade show in June

Nebraska Disaster Relief Funds Announced

The Nebraska Cattlemen and the Nebraska Farm Bureau have announced disaster relief funds for cattlemen affected by the flood.

Mexico's Convenience Store Sector a Growing Venue for U.S. Meat

Convenience stores account for a rapidly increasing share of food sales across the world, including in Mexico.

Profit Tracker: Margins Decline $55 Per Head
Profit Tracker: Margins Decline $55 Per Head

Profit margins for cattle sold for slaughter last week declined $55 per head, according to the Sterling Profit Tracker.

Why You Can’t Miss World Pork Expo
Why You Can’t Miss World Pork Expo

See, discover, connect at the world’s largest pork-specific trade show in June

Obit: David Hollier, Founder of Pig Improvement Co.,

David Hollier's legacy leaves a network of pig producers from Europe to Australia, China to South America.

Emerging Technology, Emerging Leaders

Sometimes the smallest voices speak the loudest. Farm Journal's PORK editor Jennifer Shike shares Ty's story.

Emerging Technology, Emerging Leaders
Emerging Technology, Emerging Leaders

Sometimes the smallest voices speak the loudest. Farm Journal's PORK editor Jennifer Shike shares Ty's story.

AgDay Weather Team Has the Latest Forecast
AgDay Weather Team Has the Latest Forecast

The AgDay weather team is keeping busy. Here's the latest forecast throughout farm country.

Keep Food Safe During the “Bomb Cyclone”

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued food safety recommendations on Thursday for people impacted by winter storms in the Central to Northern Plains regions of the U.S.

Recipients of the $5,000 AASVF-Merck Veterinary Student Scholarship (from left): Shelby Perkins, University of Missouri; Grace Elijah, Kansas State University; Rachel Stika, Iowa State University; Sophie Leone, Colorado State University; Kayla Castevens, North Carolina State University; Elizabeth Noblett, North Carolina State University; and Taylor Homann, University of Minnesota. Also pictured are Drs Jack Creel, Joe Roder, and Justin Welsh, Merck Animal Health. Not pictured are scholarship recipients Matt Finch, Iowa State University; Jamie Madigan, North Carolina State University; and Zach Talbert, University of Illinois.
Next Generation of Swine Veterinarians Receive Scholarships at AASV 

The American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation awarded scholarships totaling $25,000 to 15 top veterinary students.

Keep Food Safe During the “Bomb Cyclone”
Keep Food Safe During the “Bomb Cyclone”

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued food safety recommendations on Thursday for people impacted by winter storms in the Central to Northern Plains regions of the U.S.

Iowa's Pulled Pork's Sweet 16 is Underway
Iowa's Pulled Pork's Sweet 16 is Underway

Sixteen Iowa restaurants are now in the brackets for a full-on competition to find Iowa's best pulled pork sandwich. Keep up with the contest at #PulledPorkMadness.

Duke’s Pork Sausage Snacks Recalled Due to Product Tampering 
Duke’s Pork Sausage Snacks Recalled Due to Product Tampering 

Monogram Meat Snacks, LLC, of Martinsville, Va., is recalling nearly 200,000 pounds of ready-to-eat pork sausage products that may be adulterated due to possible product tampering, following the production process.

North Country Smokehouse Recalls Pork Sausage Due to Misbranding

North Country Smokehouse of Claremont, N.H. is recalling approximately 2,601 pounds of pork sausage products due to misbranding. 

IL Livestock Leadership Institute Opportunity for Youth in Agriculture
IL Livestock Leadership Institute Opportunity for Youth in Agriculture

Organizations join together to cultivate youth.

North Country Smokehouse Recalls Pork Sausage Due to Misbranding
North Country Smokehouse Recalls Pork Sausage Due to Misbranding

North Country Smokehouse of Claremont, N.H. is recalling approximately 2,601 pounds of pork sausage products due to misbranding. 

Profit Tracker: Margins Decline $25 Per Head
Profit Tracker: Margins Decline $25 Per Head

Cattle feeding margins declined despite cash prices that were steady across all regions. Packer margins improved with higher beef cutout prices.

Uber's list of weird items left in rideshare cars includes several food and meat items.
Pulled Pork & Other Weird Things Left in Uber Cars

Leaving your jacket, keys or phone in a taxi or Uber car? Common occurrence. But in Uber’s third annual Lost & Found Index lists a few unusual items—a salmon head for one—left behind.

Over $100,000 Awarded to Researchers Studying Pig Respiratory Disease
Over $100,000 Awarded to Researchers Studying Pig Respiratory Disease

Three research proposals were selected to receive the Awards for Advancing Research in Respiratory Disease and $35,000 sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim.

Merck Animal Health Awards Scholarships to Outstanding Vet Students
Merck Animal Health Awards Scholarships to Outstanding Vet Students

Merck Animal Health awards scholarships to more than 50 veterinary students from United States, Canada, Latin America and Asia

Should Catholics consider it a sin to eat an alt-meat shamburger on Friday during Lent?
Murphy: Faux Food Quandary

Should Catholics consider it a sin to eat an alt-meat shamburger on Friday during Lent?

2018 Was One for the Record Books When it Comes to Beef
2018 Was One for the Record Books When it Comes to Beef

We are finally getting to see 2018 total beef and pork export numbers.

Ethan Lindenberger's testimony before a Senate committee this week represents a watershed moment in the silly clash between science and senseless.
A Win For Science Over Senseless

Ethan Lindenberger's testimony before a Senate committee this week represents a watershed moment in the silly clash between science and senseless.

Dr. Billy Flowers Receives Pork Industry's Distinguished Service Award

Pork Industry honors Dr. Billy Flowers with the Distinguished Service Award. Sam Hines and the late Dr. Bob Morrison also honored.

Miller Inducted Into NPPC Hall of Fame

Tom Miller was inducted into the NPPC Hall of Fame on Thursday for his lifetime commitment to advocacy, leadership and advancement on behalf of pork producers.

Former Michigan Pork Executive Honored

The National Pork Producers Council joined the National Pork Board in presenting former Michigan Pork Producers Association Executive Vice President Sam Hines with the Paulson-Whitmore State Executive Award.

Students Awarded Pork Industry Scholarships at National Pork Forum

During the National Pork Industry Forum, the National Pork Producers Council awarded scholarships to 10 college students who intend to pursue careers in the pork industry.

Pork Board Names 2019 Pig Farmers of Tomorrow

Recipients recognized as leaders of the next generation of American pig farmers

The media have begun to recognize claims that plant-based burgers will save the planet is a sham.
Dan Murphy: Media (Finally) Gets The Message

The media have begun to recognize claims that plant-based burgers will save the planet is a sham.

Lard is making a comeback in the kitchen.
For the Love of Lard

If bacon is the candy of meat, lard is the butter. At least it used to be. But the old cooking staple is making a comeback, after a century of questions about saturated fat.

Pig Farmers Pack 900 Meals for Orlando-Area Children

National Pork Industry Forum kicks-off showcasing We Care.

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It’s Time to Prioritize Protein

Everyone knows protein is a key nutrient to a healthy, active lifestyle. Walk into any grocery store and you’ll see shelves of high-protein products. But despite its popularity, older Americans aren’t getting enough.

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Profit Tracker: Margins Improve Modestly

Cattle feeding margins improved modestly on higher cash prices last week. Packer margins declined slightly.

Budweiser and Coleman Launch New Natural Meat Line

Coleman Natural unveiled a partnership with Budweiser Beer on Monday to reinvigorate the retail prepared meat section.

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Corn at the Halfway Point

Uncertainty regarding trade negotiations and lower use in domestic consumption categories may keep old crop consumption closer to the forefront than usual, according to University of Illinois ag economist Todd Hubbs. 

Semi Hauling Pigs Overturns on National Pig Day

It wasn’t the National Pig Day motorists near Champaign, Ill., wanted to experience on Friday when a semi hauling pigs rolled over while merging onto northbound Interstate 57 north of the Interstate 74 interchange.