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Four Iowa State University football players have gone viral on social media. Here's how the Iowa Pork Producers Association is taking advantage of the opportunity through the “Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon” campaign.

Surgeons have successfully transplanted a pig’s heart into a dying man – only the second patient to undergo such an experimental feat.

It was way too late on a Sunday night to be doing laundry at a coin laundromat in an unfamiliar part of town. But we had no choice. There are some things in life you just have to do even when you don’t want to.

Missouri soils unlocked a ‘golden’ antibiotic 75 years ago that’s still used in livestock today.

Nearly two years after close to 10,000 John Deere workers went on strike over a labor dispute, the company is indefinitely laying off 225 jobs from its Harvester Works location in October.

Christensen Farms President and CEO Glenn Stolt announced his intention to retire during the latter part of 2024 and is excited to announce the promotion of Greg Howard to president, effective immediately.

Although there’s nothing like getting the grand champion slap in front of a huge crowd in the coliseum, youth livestock exhibitors point out that a lot of hard work and tough lessons were learned behind the scenes first.

Purdue University is developing a field test that can measure and predict the spread of SARS-CoV-2 in a wide range of wildlife and farm animals thanks to $2.7 million in federal funding from USDA’s APHIS.

The University of Missouri became the first college to land an electric autonomous tractor, a tool that will drive teaching and research into the future.

Almost 34,000 pigs at 12 farms in the northern Italian region of Lombardy have been culled to counter the spread of African swine fever, a spokesperson for the region said on Wednesday.

From PEDV to pork productivity in difficult times, the conversations that took place at the Allen D. Leman Swine Conference covered a wide expanse of topics. Here are a few thoughts worth repeating. 

"Protein in often in short supply for food banks and this sponsorship allows those in need to have access to a nutritious, wholesome protein source—pork," says Courtney Gray with Pennsylvania Pork Producers Council.

U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO, Dan Halstrom, recently shed light on an international producer and grower tour, as well as the current state of U.S. meat exports.

Olymel LP is planning to close two more plants in the coming months, affecting about 400 jobs in the company.

It's no wonder farmers experience higher levels of anxiety and depression because of the many factors they deal with that are out of their control. But how does that affect their family? A new study sheds light.

Doug Hensley from Hertz Real Estate answers the question, "How much do crop prices impact the decision-making process of farmland buyers" and shares how this year is shaping up to be a bit busier than anticipated.

One may argue teenagers have a lot of learning left to do, but I could argue they are wiser than they get credit for. After all, they are in a period of life where they hear a lot of advice from well-meaning people.

Who loves pepperoni? Prove how much you love one of America's favorite ways to spice up a pizza by checking out Hormel's exclusive "Pepperoni Shop" leading up to National Pepperoni Pizza Day.

Caitlyn Wileman, an Iowa State University Ph.D. student, is studying the changes in the microbiome of the pig and its manure when fed different levels of soybean meal. Here's why she's an up-and-coming leader to know.

Duke-NUS Medical School announced the discovery of several previously unknown strains of swine influenza viruses that have been circulating unnoticed in Cambodian pig populations over the past 15 years.

Where is the pork industry on its path to a PRRS-resistant pig? Matt Culbertson, chief operating officer at PIC, provides an update.

JYGA Technologies has launched a new product, GESTAL L-Track, that provides a solution to monitor the level of feed in bins in real time.

AgCareers.com announces the Feed Your Future scholarship application period is open. Niman Ranch awards nearly $250,000 in scholarships at its 25th annual Hog Farmer Appreciation Dinner in Des Moines, Iowa.

“The more links that we can link together to form a chain, just like on a farm, the longer that chain is, the more that we can do with it,” explains Jamie Burr with National Pork Board.

Building on a robust first-half performance, July exports of U.S. pork continued to outpace year-ago levels, while beef continues to find a challenging export environment.

Tyson Foods is deploying autonomous refrigerated box trucks to bolster Tyson routes in Northwest Arkansas. Operating 18 hours a day, these driverless trucks will deliver products to distribution and storage facilities.

The International Longshore and Warehouse Union agreed to a six-year contract, effective July 1, 2022 through July 1, 2028.

A dead wild boar in Sweden has tested positive for African swine fever (ASF). This is the first time for the deadly ASF virus to rear its head in this country, Sweden's Veterinary Institute said on Wednesday.

More than 1,000 pounds of pork were intercepted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists at the Louisville Port of Entry. Here's what

KENT Corporation will celebrate the grand opening of the Iowa State University KENT Feed Mill and Grain Science Complex on Sept. 8.

Importer AJC International, Inc., of Atlanta, Ga., is recalling approximately 17,428 pounds of frozen, raw pork products that were not presented for import reinspection into the United States, the USDA’s FSIS announced.

From new hires to new opportunities, here's a look at some recent news from Merck Animal Health and ByoPlanet, the Missouri Pork Association, NOVUS International and Lallemand Animal Nutrition. 

From consumer preferences to labor, the challenges are stacked for the next generation of swine enthusiasts entering the pork industry. Despite the obstacles, five Ph.D. students share their optimism and viewpoints. 

Hillshire Brands Company of St. Joseph, Mo., recalled approximately 15,876 pounds of blended meat and poultry smoked sausage products that may be contaminated with bone fragments.

Three safety tips to follow near power lines and railroad crossings this fall.

As a writer, I meet many amazing people. Over time, if you are so blessed, you get to talk with some of the special ones over and over again. I think that’s why I was so deeply impacted by the passing of Kara Ungerman.

Scientists have illuminated a critical gene within pigs that plays a pivotal role in the infection process of the African Swine Fever virus, which opens up avenues for developing ASF-resistant pigs.

Latin American meat importers recently convened at an USMEF seminar held at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to gain a comprehensive understanding of the merits and distinctive qualities of U.S. beef and pork.

Although it didn’t come as a surprise, last week’s hog slaughter was up 3.7% higher than a year ago. Altin Kalo provides a market update and shares why it's difficult to chart a predictable path for bellies this fall.

Oklahoma Angus breeder to receive prestigious award during North American International Livestock Expo.

A $20-million Ontario Swine Research Centre at the University of Guelph will enhance the province’s capacity for research, innovation and development of new technology to benefit Ontario pork producers and consumers. 

African swine fever continues its march around the globe. The deadly swine virus has now reached Cocoro Island, located in the municipality of Magsaysay in Palawan in the Philippines. 

Bradley Wolter, CEO and president of The Maschhoffs, announced his decision on Aug. 25 to step down from his role in the company.

Environmental groups are pushing U.S. securities regulators to thwart JBS SA's New York share listing over concerns about the world's largest meatpacker's impact on deforestation, climate change and other issues.

Two University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers will investigate the prevalant pathogen, Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRSV), supported by a three-year grant from USDA.

The Chinese government has asked Brazil to reduce a list of meat plants seeking authorization to export to the Asian country, a step that could help Beijing expedite the approval process.

Pork producers are under a lot of stress these days. That’s what drives Denny McKilligan, Innovations leader for TechMix, to find answers to those challenges that keep farmers up at night. 

Private equity firm Roark Capital agreed on Thursday to buy Subway, in a deal that people familiar with the matter said values the U.S. sandwich chain at up to $9.55 billion.

USDA is making more funding available for meat and poultry processors to expand operations, transform the food supply chain and create new and better markets for producers.

Pharmgate Animal Health has announced John Addy as its new Vice President of Operations, taking the reins in spearheading and overseeing quality, supply chain and manufacturing functions.