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Maybe we ought to step back and realize that cows can teach us humans a lot about a pursuing a better way of life.
Dan Murphy: On Becoming Like Cows

Of all the spirit animals about which we might fantasize, cows are way down most people’s lists. But given the ‘lifestyles’ of modern bovines, maybe we ought to reexamine our priorities.

African Swine Fever Testing & Surveillance
African Swine Fever Testing & Surveillance

A look at the latest in African swine fever testing and surveillance efforts.

African Swine Fever has been found in several countries around the world.
African Swine Fever Around The World

African Swine Fever has been found in several countries around the world.

The latest information on African Swine Fever.
More Information About African Swine Fever

The latest information on African Swine Fever.

Researchers continue to study African Swine Fever to gain a better understanding of how it spreads.
How African Swine Fever Spreads

Researchers continue to study African Swine Fever to gain a better understanding of how it spreads.

African Swine Fever is having major implications on hog markets and soybean markets.
African Swine Fever Is Moving Markets

African Swine Fever is having major implications on hog markets and soybean markets.

Biosecurity is the best defense to stop the spread of African swine fever.
African Swine Fever Prevention

Several approaches are being implemented around the world to stop the spread of African swine fever.

African Swine Fever was first reported in China, August 3, 2018.
African Swine Fever In China

African Swine Fever was first reported in China, August 3, 2018.

(L) Ryan Farmer, St. Louis Area Food Bank, and Paul Ayers, Illinois Pork Producers Association District 10 Director, help unload 6,000 pounds of ground pork donated by Illinois pig farmers.
Illinois Pork, Corn, Soybean Groups Donate 6,000 Pounds of Pork

Illinois Pork, Corn, Soybean Groups Donate 6,000 pounds of Pork to St. Louis Area Foodbank

USMCA Signing in Sight, Questions Remain

The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is expected to be officially signed Friday, but Mexico first wants the U.S. to lift its metals tariffs, says Jim Wiesemeyer of Pro Farmer.

Profit Tracker: Margins Improve As Prices Rally
Profit Tracker: Margins Improve As Prices Rally

Higher fed cattle prices ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday helped lift cattle feeding margins modestly.

If manure application is needed, consider these suggestions during unfavorable conditions.
Tips to Applying Manure in Unfavorable Conditions

If manure application is needed, consider these suggestions during unfavorable conditions.

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Profit Tracker: Steady Money, Eroding Profits

Feedlot closeouts averaged a profit of $22 per head last week, while packer margins remain above $200.

USDA and the FDA will jointly oversee the production of cell-cultured food products derived from livestock and poultry.
Comment Period Extended On Cell-Cultured Food, Says USDA, FDA

USDA and the FDA will jointly oversee the production of cell-cultured food products derived from livestock and poultry.

Avoiding meat? That’s fine for rookie vegetarians. But to be truly enlightened, one must purchase clothing, furniture, even cars certified as vegan — and price tag be damned.
Murphy: Embracing the Full Vegan

Avoiding meat? That’s fine for rookie vegetarians. But to be truly enlightened, one must purchase clothing, furniture, even cars certified as vegan — and price tag be damned.

President Obama is expected to sign the agreement on Feb. 4.
Strong Third Quarter for Red Meat and Poultry Exports

U.S. red meat exports had a strong finish to the third quarter, according to data compiled by USDA agencies (Foreign Agriculture Service and the Economic Research Service).

Fast Food or Healthy Food? Nutritionist Says You Can Do Both

Smart choices, planning ahead can make eating on the go more healthy

A new venture in rural Wisconsin aims to provide local producers with a packing plant to process their livestock.
Murphy: Smaller, Newer, Better

A new venture in rural Wisconsin aims to provide local producers with a packing plant to process their livestock.

<p>Angus fed steers in a feedlot.</p>
Profit Tracker: Steady Pre-holiday Margins

Cattle feeders saw closeouts with an average profit of $58 per head last week, down modestly from the week before.

The Top Producer Summit includes four must-attend events for your team.
Learn and Network at Top Producer Summit

The Top Producer Summit includes four must-attend events for your team.

It’s not fair for manufacturers of what amounts to knock-off products to be allowed to capitalize on all the marketing and the subsequent consumer confidence for meat products.
What To Call Fake Meat? Murphy Has A Suggestion

It’s not fair for manufacturers of what amounts to knock-off products to be allowed to capitalize on all the marketing and the subsequent consumer confidence for meat products.

Members of the Knox County Pork Producers, Illinois Pork Producers Association and Riverbend Foodbank met for a donation ceremony at Thrushwood Farms in Galesburg. From left: Keith Erickson, Knox County Pork Producers; Leslie Corlett, River Bend Foodbank; Tom Dale, IPPA District 3 Director; Steve Main, Knox County Pork Producers; Jim Hankes, Owner, Thrushwood Farms; Kevin Erickson, Knox County Pork Producers; and Kelsey Burgener, IPPA.
Illinois Pork, Corn, Soybean Groups Donate 8,500 lb. of Pork

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Pork Power: Partnering to Fight Hunger in Illinois campaign, the Illinois Pork Producers Association and industry partners donate 8,500 lb. of ground pork to a local foodbank.  

Saving money on Thanksgiving dinner will either roll into additional holiday shopping, or consumers might "upgrade" their food selection to organic, natural or local items.
Turkey Prices Hit A 10-Year Low Ahead of Thanksgiving

Grocery shoppers are getting a gift ahead of Thanksgiving, with the lowest turkey prices in the past 10 years.

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Your Wednesday Weather: A Look at the Latest Moisture Map

Meteorologist Cindi Clawson has a look at the latest moisture map and the changes she's seeing in the Midwest.

The Woolsey wildfire destroyed the western town movie set at Paramount Ranch.
Woolsey Fire Destroys Historic California Movie Set

The Woolsey wildfire destroyed the western town movie set at Paramount Ranch.

Battle lines blur over labeling lab-grown substitutes as packers invest in the startups making them.
Meat Has a Replacement But No One Knows What to Call It

Battle lines blur over labeling lab-grown substitutes as packers invest in the startups making them.

Meat from herb-fed Wagyu cattle has same taste and fewer calories.
Your $150 Wagyu Beef Could Get Even More Expensive. Blame China's Pigs

Japan stops buying some Chinese rice straw on swine fever risk and the feed is vital for Wagyu. It could result in a supply loss may boost Wagyu price.

Stocks fall Monday
Stocks Drop: Is Ag Economy at Risk?

Stocks fall to start new week as agricultural economists look for indicators of a new recession.

Pork Leadership Applications Due Nov. 30

The Iowa Pork Producers Association is now accepting applications for its 2019 Iowa Pork Leadership Academy.

“Kjótsúpudagurinn” is an official Icelandic event that translates to “Meat Soup Day,” celebrated across the country, particularly in the capital of Reykjavík.
Meat Soup of the Day

“Kjótsúpudagurinn” is an official Icelandic event that translates to “Meat Soup Day,” celebrated across the country, particularly in the capital of Reykjavík.

Brazilian meat packer JBS SA has signed a trade pact with Alibaba’s Win-Chain that will send approximately $1.5 billion in beef, pork and poultry to China.
JBS, China Agree To $1.5 Billion Trade Deal

Brazilian meat packer JBS SA has signed a trade pact with Alibaba’s Win-Chain that will send approximately $1.5 billion in beef, pork and poultry to China.

Joesley Batista, one of the controlling owners of JBS SA, was arrested again as part of an ongoing investigation into Brazilian corruption. This a photo from his first arrest in 2017.
Ex-JBS Executive and Co-Owner Joesley Batista Arrested Again in Brazil

Joesley Batista, one of the controlling owners of JBS SA, was arrested again as part of an ongoing investigation into Brazilian corruption.

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Hormel Honors Two Military Heroes with Scholarships

Nelson Lister and Marie Stimpson are the 2018 winners of $10,000 Hormel Heroes Scholarships recognizing outstanding students with military backgrounds pursuing degrees in culinary arts or foodservice management.

California prosecutors have filed felony burglary, theft and trespassing charges against six protesters after a September incident.
Felony Charges For “Liberating” Chickens

California prosecutors have filed felony burglary, theft and trespassing charges against six protesters after a September incident.

Harvest and Storage Tips to Limit Mycotoxins Growth in Corn
Harvest and Storage Tips to Limit Mycotoxins Growth in Corn

Certain parts of the Corn Belt experienced extreme weather and temperature conditions, leading to damaging levels of ear rot. If you’re one of those farmers be sure to test corn for Mycotoxins.

Ganaderos Borges Inc. Recalls Pork Possibly Contaminated with Metal

Ganaderos Borges Inc., in Naguabo, Puerto Rico, is recalling approximately 14,760 pounds of pork patty products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically metal.

Jennifer Shike
Custom Vaccines Move the Needle Forward

In 2013, more than 2 million people encountered illnesses due to resistant bacteria, of which there were 23,000 deaths, according to the CDC. As a mom, I can’t help but take notice of numbers like these.

California voters passed Proposition 12, called by many the most progressive animal welfare law in the nation.
California Passes Animal Welfare Law

California voters passed Proposition 12, called by many the most progressive animal welfare law in the nation.

NCBA Defends Checkoff Against R-CALF, Activists
NCBA Defends Checkoff Against R-CALF, Activists

NCBA calls lawsuit allegations "without merit," and R-CALF a "front group for activists seeking to divide the industry, lessen beef demand and drive producers out of business."

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Feeding Margins Improve, Packers Over $200

Cattle feeding profits improved with $1 per cwt. higher cash prices and lower feeder cattle prices calculated against last week's closeouts.

The federal district court in Montana has granted a to expand its beef checkoff lawsuit against the USDA to include at least 13 states in addition to Montana.
Checkoff Suit Can Expand to More States, Court Says

The federal district court in Montana has granted a to expand its beef checkoff lawsuit against the USDA to include at least 13 states in addition to Montana.

Orcas, or killer whales, were once considered a threat to the commercial salmon industry.
An Evolutionary Process

Orcas, or killer whales, were once considered a threat to the commercial salmon industry.

Hey there! We left our butcher certificate in our other apron, so remember this is for illustrative purposes only.
Polled Pork: What’s Your Favorite Pork Cut?

We asked, you answered. We’re not trying to make you hangry here, but any way you slice it, the other white meat serves up some of the tastiest morsels known to man.

In The Cattle Markets: African Swine Fever
In The Cattle Markets: African Swine Fever

Why would In the Cattle Markets write an entire article on African Swine Fever? The answer lies in trade and competitive meat prices.

China's Pigs May Not Need to Go on Such a Strict Diet After All

China’s 400 million pigs may not have to go on such a stringent diet after all.

Diseases Strike Abroad
Diseases Strike Abroad

Tariffs and disease—two words that bring fear into every livestock producer and industry stakeholder.

National FFA awarded a record 4,255 FFA members with the American degree this year. Colin Wegner was one of four Star award winners announced at the convention.
When the Stars Align: FFA’s Four Top Winners

National FFA awarded a record 4,255 FFA members received the American FFA Degree. The top recipients from each state may also be nominated for an American Star Award. Here are the 2018 winners.

Jennifer Shike
Keep ASF Vaccine News in Perspective

The toll African swine fever (ASF) is taking on pork production worldwide is alarming, to say the least. ASF continues to spread in China, though sources say we are only hearing about 10% of the cases that are occurring.

Despite paying $40 to $50 per head more for live cattle last week, packer margins improved to more than $200 per head.
Rally Pulls Feeders To Black, Packers Over $200

Despite paying $40 to $50 per head more for live cattle last week, packer margins improved to more than $200 per head.

<p>Check out some of these ag related Halloween costumes!</p>
Kids Celebrate Halloween with Ag Related Costumes

Whether you need a last-minute costume idea or just a cute pick-me-up, take a look at some of these ag related Halloween costumes.