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After adjusting the rules mid-game, all but two of the 28 samples tested by EWG had levels of glyphosate above their health benchmark of 160 parts per billion.

Japan has since tightened quarantine operations at airports and seaports, especially from those traveling from areas infected with the disease.

A Nebraska school district has terminated a high school cafeteria cook for the crime of serving an ‘exotic’ meat to students.

Experts aren’t expecting major downward price shifts when it comes to seed—but changing management practices could save money.

A team of product developers, chefs and innovators at The Kroger Co. predict plant-based foods will be among the top five food trends in 2019. Here’s a look at five food trends gaining traction in the year ahead.

Despite a wild fall, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) expects a warmer-than-normal winter for the western two-thirds of the U.S. They don’t expect any areas with cooler-than-normal conditions.

Cash cattle prices averaged $1 per cwt lower last week, yet feedyard margins improved $24 per head.

There will be opportunity to lock in low prices, but the fuel market could experience volatility depending on discussions between the current administration and countries such as Saudi Arabia.

With Mega Millions at a record-high of $1.6 billion there are loads of possibilities for things that can be bought in agriculture.

Improving animal welfare and employee safety—that’s the top two goals driving the creation of the industry’s first robotic cattle mover.

Veterinary students at the U.S. Animal Health Association annual meeting are hearing a clear message: The profession needs young people, and those who enter the field have unlimited opportunities.

For National Pork Month, the Illinois Pork Producers developed four short videos covering a different perspective about the industry we all enjoy. Click here to watch!

While changes in food production may be warranted, vegetarians need to realize that their chosen lifestyle is outside the norm.

The World Food Prize presented the inaugural “Inspiring the Next Generation” award to Iowa State University Associate Dean David Acker.

While the popularity of plant-based proteins is certainly growing, data shows that consumers are still choosing traditional sources of protein such as meat, eggs and dairy as their primary source.

For National Pork Month, the Illinois Pork Producers developed four short videos covering a different perspective about the industry we all enjoy. Click here to watch!

Join more than 800 farm executives from the U.S. and Canada while discovering business opportunities, gaining invaluable insights and increasing your competitive advantage. Here are the Top 5 Reasons to Attend.

As online options become more available and consumers become more comfortable with online shopping, the category is set to grow rapidly.

In this week’s edition of Boots In The Field, Ken Ferrie provides an overview of how harvest is going across Illinois, Iowa and Ohio.

Missouri Governor Mike Parson proclaimed October as Missouri Pork Month during a Monday ceremony in Jefferson City recognizing the commitment of the state’s pork producers.

Cargill and Tyson hit by Trump border stand and low unemployment. Analyst says it’s a ‘jump ball’ if new plants will run to capacity.

A new report gives a failing grade to 22 of 25 burger chain restaurants relating to the use of antibiotics in their beef supply.

As we celebrate National Pork Month, follow along with Tim Schwartz, a Minnesota pork producer, as he takes two “foodies,” Jeromy and Kat, to learn more about cooking pork, meat preparation and farm production.

Feedyard margins improved modestly last week - though still in the red - the result of lower feeder cattle prices calculated against closeouts.

Far too many otherwise intelligent people are embracing veganism as the answer to the world’s growing population and resource scarcity.

Up to three award recipients will be selected, with winners invited to speak at National Pork Board events, including the March 2019 National Pork Industry Forum in Orlando.

A herd of Nokota horses, which trace their ancestry to ponies ridden by Sitting Bull, are being dispersed in North Dakota after a rancher's untimely death.

Every day is an important day to thank farmers for their hard work, but today is especially important.

The Pork Checkoff’s board of directors is accepting applications through Nov. 1 to fill five three-year terms. State pork producer associations, farm organizations or anyone who pays into the Pork Checkoff may apply.

A southwest Iowa restaurant has won the Iowa Pork Producers Association Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin contest. Three C's Diner of Corning took home the 2018 top award with their 'Award Winning Hand-Breaded Tenderloin.'  

Oct. 12 is National Farmer's Day, a time to recognize the farmers who continue on in spite of the hardships.

Is it too much to expect that even news sources with a partisan bias at least make an attempt at presenting a story objectively?

How do America’s food companies compare with the market’s overall average? The results – this week’s sell-off notwithstanding – are favorable.

As Hurricane Michael makes landfall along the Florida Gulf Coast, the FDA lists resources available for producers who harvesting, mixing, storing or distributing grains and other foods for animals.

A board of state and tribal officials in Oklahoma will need to decide if additional poultry feeding operations should be permitted in the state.

Celebrating National 4-H Week brings back a flood of memories for the Farm Journal editors. Pull out those old pictures and share your experiences of “Learn By Doing” and “To Make The Best Better.” 

Be early and open to dialogue with your lender to secure operating credit in a timely manner this year.

Texas A&M University picked to lead a consortium to screen cross-border biological threats and defend livestock supply chains with a $3.8 million grant.

Because of the industry wide economic recession, it will be difficult to secure operating credit. Here's how to start crucial conversations now.

Cattle feeding losses averaged $83 per head last week, while packers recorded $168 per head profits, according to the Sterling Beef Profit Tracker.

This year, the Iowa Pork Producers Association has dubbed the tenth month of the year Porktober - An Iowa Pork Celebration.

Should Happy the elephant win "legal personhood" in a lawsuit filed in New York, America's legal system will see more such suits from activists seeking to end food animal production.

Should the potential for interest rates to continue rising spur farmers to fix some variable rate loans?

Is British bacon different from American bacon? And if so, why? That’s just one of the questions answered in this light-hearted glide show about a trip abroad to the United Kingdom by one of the Pork staff.

Is British bacon different from American bacon? And if so, why? That’s just one of the questions answered in this light-hearted glide show about a trip abroad to the United Kingdom by one of the Pork staff.

How do I accurately credit nitrogen from manure?

Non-tariff exports of U.S. beef and pork to Mexico and Canada remain in place and we can now move forward with certainty toward our expanding North American trade opportunities.

The new U.S. tax bill is in full effect. While we wait for the IRS to provide a full interpretation, we do have more information on some sections.

Accidents on farms and ranches can be quite severe, and space in a first aid kit is limited, so it is important to choose items for kits wisely.

Ready-to-eat ham products that may be adulterated with listeria monocytogenes have been recalled by Johnston County Hams, in Smithfield, N.C.