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Murphy: An 80th SPAMiversary
Murphy: An 80th SPAMiversary

Since 1937, one meat product has survived low-fat fads, the stampede to ‘fresh, not processed’ foods and remained an object of ridicule and a culinary staple beloved by millions of consumers.

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Scrapping NAFTA Bad for Agriculture

Walking away from NAFTA has the potential to cause shock waves in the domestic economy, particularly for agriculture.

Operation Christmas Meal Serves Des Moines-Area Families
Operation Christmas Meal Serves Des Moines-Area Families

Iowa Select Farms and Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation give away 5,000 pork loins to families in need in Des Moines, and expand the program to 12 rural communities.

Anderson: High-Value, Low-Cost Tools for Your Christmas Wish-List
Anderson: High-Value, Low-Cost Tools for Your Christmas Wish-List

It’s easy to covet expensive tools. However, when it comes to useful, practical tools, sometimes the price tag doesn’t reflect the high value.

Who Benefits Most from NAFTA?
Who Benefits Most from NAFTA?

There is no end in sight for NAFTA negotiations but one thing is clear: NAFTA needs to continue. The country - and individual states - depend on it.

Young Farmers Are Ready to Defy Odds, Survey Reveals
Young Farmers Are Ready to Defy Odds, Survey Reveals

A recent survey shows young farmers are working to overcome barriers, including land access, student debt, labor, health care and more.

KSU Swine Day Celebrates 50 Years
KSU Swine Day Celebrates 50 Years

This year marked the golden anniversary of the Kansas State University Swine Day. For 50 years, this program has been dedicated to showcasing innovative swine research and spreading knowledge to producers and students.

Murphy: Thanksgiving Understudy
Murphy: Thanksgiving Understudy

You score tickets to a Broadway show, only to find out at the curtain that the stars are sitting it out, and second-tier talents are taking their place — kind of like a vegetarian Thanksgiving.

Caribbean Foodservice Industry Looks to Rebound from Hurricane Season
Caribbean Foodservice Industry Looks to Rebound from Hurricane Season

The Caribbean is an important destination for U.S. beef, pork and lamb, but the hotel and restaurant sectors on some Caribbean islands are facing a long and difficult recovery after a very active hurricane season.

Pig Farmers Pay It Forward Ham by Ham
Pig Farmers Pay It Forward Ham by Ham

The annual #HamsAcrossAmerica campaign encourages farmers and those involved in the pork industry to show appreciation for friends, family and neighbors through the gift of ham and other pork products.

Cyber Monday Sales Expected to Reach $6.6 Billion
Cyber Monday Sales Expected to Reach $6.6 Billion

Online shopping for the holidays is predicted to reach $6.6 billion on Cyber Monday alone.

Hoffman's Forecast: Warm and Dry This Week
Hoffman's Forecast: Warm and Dry This Week

AgDay Meteorologist Mike Hoffman's forecast for November 27, 2017.

Manure Application Logistics - Rate and Cost
Manure Application Logistics - Rate and Cost

How can we do better at moving manure from farmstead to field, quickly, safely, and environmentally consciously?

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Pork Industry Adds Packing Capacity

New processing plants and facility upgrades support protein sector’s growth.

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When a Farm Truck Becomes a Rolling Shop

J.D. Dulaney no longer drives back and forth to his shop for tools and equipment. “The time savings are stacking up to an incredible degree.”

Is That Barn Worth Remodeling?
Is That Barn Worth Remodeling?

Discussions of remodeling versus building new facilities are never simple and come with many challenging questions.

Manure Impact on Erosion and Runoff
Manure Impact on Erosion and Runoff

Can manure be part of the solution for the erosion in this photo?

Milder Air to Surge into Midwest, Northeast as Polar Vortex Shifts
Milder Air to Surge into Midwest, Northeast as Polar Vortex Shifts

AccuWeather reports a break from the waves of cold air hammering the Midwest and Northeast is on the way, but it will not be until next week.

Finding Real-Life Solutions to the Food Waste Epidemic
Finding Real-Life Solutions to the Food Waste Epidemic

It’s estimated that 30% to 40% of the food Americans eat goes into the garbage. It’s a problem in so many ways, and the trend must change.

Nine Jokes So You Don’t Have to ‘Talk Turkey’ This Thanksgiving
Nine Jokes So You Don’t Have to ‘Talk Turkey’ This Thanksgiving

Although you should be eating ham or pork roast for Thanksgiving, here are some fun turkey jokes to share with others, to lighten-up the dinner table.

Are You Listening Now?
Are You Listening Now?

Just because somebody hears you doesn't mean they are listening to you. Active listening can help to build trust.

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Russia Bans Brazilian Pork & Beef Amid Ractopomine Concerns

Russia banned pork from Brazil at a time that imports from the Latin American country, the biggest foreign supplier of the meat, have been rising

Webb Accepts New Role with AASV
Webb Accepts New Role with AASV

Sherrie Webb has been named associate editor of the Journal of Swine Health and Production, and will begin working with the American Association of Swine Veterinarians in Jan. 2018.

Steve Forbes: Ag Companies Continue to Innovate
Steve Forbes: Ag Companies Continue to Innovate

Steve Forbes, magazine mogul and millionaire, was in Des Moines, Iowa last week, where he talked about how agriculture is “globally interconnected" at the Prairie Crest Capital Ag Tech Investor Conference.

Murphy: Red Meat Rules
Murphy: Red Meat Rules

Animal ag proponents typically argue that eating meat and dairy — in moderation, of course — won’t harm anyone’s health. Now a new study says not eating those foods is the real problem.

Elevating Animal Ag On Campus
Elevating Animal Ag On Campus

Enrollment expands as students see unlimited opportunity in agriculture and ag-related fields.

Tyson Building Poultry Plant in Tennessee; Kansas Plans on Hold
Tyson Building Poultry Plant in Tennessee; Kansas Plans on Hold

Tyson Foods has opted to build a $300 million chicken processing complex in Tennessee instead of Kansas.

Bacon! It's What's For Thanksgiving
Bacon! It's What's For Thanksgiving

We hope bacon will play a prominent part in your holiday celebrations this year.

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Ag Commodity Transporters Get 90-day Waiver on ELD Implementation

The Department of Transportation (DOT) has placed a 90-day delay on the implementation of electronic logging devices (ELD) for agriculture commodities.

Russia to Restrict Brazilian Pork and Beef Imports from Dec. 1
Russia to Restrict Brazilian Pork and Beef Imports from Dec. 1

Russia will place temporary restrictions on imports of pork and beef products from Brazil from Dec. 1, the country’s Rosselkhoznadzor food safety watchdog said on Monday.

China Tops Canada As Lead Buyer of U.S. Ag Goods
China Tops Canada As Lead Buyer of U.S. Ag Goods

As leaders from Canada, Mexico and the U.S. continue to discuss NAFTA, new numbers from U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) show China is now the top buyer of U.S. agricultural goods.

Veganism Could Do What?
Veganism Could Do What?

What if animal agriculture was eliminated and all of us became vegans, study asks?

Engler Donates $1 Million Per Year to West Texas A&M
Engler Donates $1 Million Per Year to West Texas A&M

West Texas A&M University has announced the largest gift in the university's 117 year history.

December through February Outlook 'Heavily Influenced' by La Nina
December through February Outlook 'Heavily Influenced' by La Nina

The National Weather Service's (NWS) forecast for December through February signals a typical La Nina winter is ahead.

Murphy: Packaged in Pink?
Murphy: Packaged in Pink?

A meat processor in Poland has begun marketing a new meat snack. Big deal, right? Only this one’s aimed at a women-only market segment the firm believes is a high-growth niche.

Thanksgiving’s Cost to Americans Drops Slightly
Thanksgiving’s Cost to Americans Drops Slightly

Thanksgiving dinner will cost Americans 1.5% less this year, the lowest in five years.

More Bangers (Sausages) for Your Buck
More Bangers (Sausages) for Your Buck

Known as “the fastest man in the world of sausage,” Corey Winder tries to break the world record for number of sausages made in 60 seconds – he’s waiting for the results.

Murphy: Taking It Over the Top
Murphy: Taking It Over the Top

Using opponents as a punching bag, while dismissing any shred of credibility on their part, is firmly embedded in our politics. But there’s no place for such tactics in the realm of science.

Iowa Select Farms and Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation Roll Out Program for Kids In Need
Iowa Select Farms and Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation Roll Out Program for Kids In Need

Iowa Select backs initiatives to curb childhood food insecurity at home with the Power Snack Ham Sandwich Program. It has donated more than one million power snacks to families experiencing food insecurity.

People in the News
People in the News

Chaney joins Diamond V, U.S. Grains Council promotes Wyatt, and Ahmad is the new graphic and web design coordinator at the American Feed Industry Assn.

Noted Economist Shares His Take on the U.S. Economy, Impact on Farmers
Noted Economist Shares His Take on the U.S. Economy, Impact on Farmers

Economist Todd Buccholz says he’s “grappling” with trying to figure out where the U.S. economy is headed. He spoke to farmers attending the 2017 Farm Credit Mid-America Insights Conference this week.

New Interactive Maps Of Global Cropland
New Interactive Maps Of Global Cropland

The U.S. Geological Survey has released a worldwide map detailing worldwide cropland. The interactive maps are part of the Global Food Security-Support Analysis Data.

Activists Compromise Animal Health in Pursuit of ‘Total Liberation’
Activists Compromise Animal Health in Pursuit of ‘Total Liberation’

Over the past year, an alarming trend of late-night break-ins and theft of livestock and poultry has developed.

 WHO Antibiotic Recommendations “Not in Alignment” with USDA
WHO Antibiotic Recommendations “Not in Alignment” with USDA

Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young, USDA Acting Chief Scientist, says the World Health Organization’s recent recommendations on the use of antibiotics in livestock “are not supported by sound science.”

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First Thing Today: Consultant Holds Brazilian Crop Pegs Steady after Good Rains

Get your day started with a brief rundown of key news.

Tyson Shares Top One-year High as Low Feed Costs Boost Margins
Tyson Shares Top One-year High as Low Feed Costs Boost Margins

Tyson Foods Inc shares climbed to their highest level in more than a year on Monday as the No. 1 U.S. meat processor said low prices for livestock feed will help boost results again next year.

Murphy: A Bite of the Meat Biscuit
Murphy: A Bite of the Meat Biscuit

Some inventions take years, or even decades, to be fully appreciated for their impact on society. Other potentially revolutionary products arrive way too soon — especially the Meat Biscuit.

Revenge of the Wild Pigs Goes Toxic
Revenge of the Wild Pigs Goes Toxic

Proliferation of wild pig populations necessarily means a persistent bleed on farm profits. Dale Nolte, national coordinator for the NFSDMP, leads USDA’s nationwide effort to reduce the impact of wild pigs.

‘Clean Food’ Leads To Food Waste
‘Clean Food’ Leads To Food Waste

New research from Iowa State University, however, shows that consumers are unaware of the costs related to producing “clean” label foods.

Farmland Values Find Footing
Farmland Values Find Footing

Although the changes are modest, farmland values seem to be steady or improving.