Now that the mystery illness impacting some dairy herds has been revealed as the same strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza that has been impacting the U.S. poultry flock, pork producers are asking questions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
The Department of Transportation (DOT) has placed a 90-day delay on the implementation of electronic logging devices (ELD) for agriculture commodities.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.