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So, how do you know how your employees want, or need, to be treated? It turns out that small talk can make a big difference.

LSU researchers have developed a patented bait, using sodium nitrite, to effectively control escalating feral hog populations and their damage to agricultural fields and forestlands.

Indulge in the savory delight of bacon with National Bacon Lover’s Day on Aug. 20. This annual celebration of bacon's crispy, smoky goodness is set to tickle taste buds and inspire culinary enthusiasts around the world.

We try to be good parents by setting boundaries for our kids. We want to raise decent humans who are kind, make good choices and respect others. But let’s be real. During fair week, that all goes out the window.

Here's a look at a new project focused on African swine fever vaccine development could help the global food supply.

High price points and other lingering obstacles trigger sharp decline in sales of plant-based meat alternatives.

Dr. Paul Sundberg, DVM, will retire from his role as executive director of the Swine Health Information Center at the end of 2023. The board announced his successor on Thursday.

Thirty years ago, Alltech’s research into the benefits of Yucca schidigera extract for animal health, performance and welfare paved the way for the company to establish a Yucca schidigera processor in the city of Serdán.

Meat producer and exporter Danish Crown on Wednesday said on Wednesday it plans to boost its earnings by 1.5 billion crowns annually ($220 million) within two years, part of the company's ongoing restructuring.

Tyson Foods’ decision to shutter four poultry processing plants, combined with Smithfield Foods announcing the closure 35 Missouri pig farmers, are strong signals that rapid consolidation is already underway.

Three recent headlines from the financial world have farmers asking how those events could affect their lending situation.

In early 2022, a possible trucker shortage grabbed headlines, but John Phipps says even today, there isn't much hard data to substantiate that alarm.

All eyes were on "Sasquatch" during the Big Boar competition at the Iowa State Fair on Aug. 10. This Red Wattle boar shown by Kehrli Farms won the title of Champion Big Boar.

Greg Stephens of Prestage Farms was one of six pork industry leaders honored during the 64th Oklahoma Pork Congress held in Downtown Oklahoma City on Aug. 4. Here's a look at this year's honorees.

U.S. pork exports wrapped up an excellent first half of 2023 with another strong performance in June. Although numbers are below the record pace established in 2022, June beef exports topped $900 million in value.

Joe Proudman of the University of California, Davis CLEAR Center, says the animal agriculture community needs to move beyond defensive communications and speak confidently about our successes.

Legacy Holdings Group, LLC has announced a strategic move that underscores its commitment to advancing hog marketing services—acquiring Big Stone Marketing, LLC, a prominent hog marketing agency.

The Maschhoffs announces the successful culmination of a $200,000 matching donation campaign supporting the John Wood Community College (JWCC) Ag Center in Quincy, Ill.

Studies suggest the U.S. could be a favorable area for the introduction of JEV. Past mosquito-borne flaviviruses illustrate the challenges a virus capable of affecting humans and pigs could pose in the U.S.

National Pork Board's vice president of nutrition health and wellness transformation Kara Elizabeth (Behlke) Ungerman, 40, passed away due to complications after giving birth to her firstborn child on Aug. 4.

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As more consumers seek locally sourced products to connect with the land, many farmers and ranchers are stepping up to meet demand.

China's July soybean imports jumped by almost one-quarter from a year ago. Chinese hog farmers delayed the slaughter of pigs due to low pork prices, which in turn increased demand for animal feed.

Tyson Foods missed Wall Street expectations for third-quarter revenue and profit on Monday, hurt by falling chicken and pork prices as well as slowing demand for its beef products.

Red meat buyers from Central and South America and the Caribbean recently met with U.S. suppliers in Cartagena, Colombia, during the 11th U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Latin American Product Showcase.

Falling chicken and pork prices as well as slowing demand for its beef products are reasons Tyson Foods cited on Monday for missing Wall Street expectations for third-quarter revenue and profit, Reuters reports.

Calling all aspiring pig enthusiasts and biosecurity buffs! Grab your camera and get ready to participate in USDA’s APHIS “I Protect Pigs” photo contest, showing how you protect your pigs from African swine fever! 

A market analyst shared a gloomy outlook for the country on Thursday, saying the U.S. balance sheet and financial condition have been deteriorating significantly over the last decade. He expects more of the same ahead.

Vietnam will export two million vaccine doses against African swine fever to the Philippines by October, one week after it approved domestic use of the world's first commercial vaccines against the disease.

Which top-notch barbecue competitor came out victorious in the Ohio Pork Council’s annual Pork Rib-Off competition at the Ohio State Fair?

A wheelchair didn’t stop Joel from showing a pig at the state fair. He was one of many kids with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities who made a debut in the show ring during the “Breaking Boundaries” Pig Show.

Starting in September, diagnostic data from the Indiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory at Purdue University will be included in the Swine Disease Reporting System.

Strengthening U.S. pork identification in the retail and foodservice sectors by differentiating U.S. pork as top quality is a primary market development objective of USMEF. Here's what's happening in Mexico.

Here's why National Pork Board has decided to “go fish where the fish are” in multicultural markets where pork is popular – but more growth can occur by focusing on driving demand amongst multicultural consumers.

Depressed hog values amid sky-high production costs compound producers’ challenges, CoBank's Knowledge Exchange says in its latest report.

An outbreak of the African swine fever has forced pig breeders in Serbia, Bosnia and Croatia to cull thousands of pigs since June and is putting pressure on governments to compensate farmers for their losses.

"Regardless of whether your particular packer is sending their pork to this market or to that market, a rising tide raises all ships," says Dave Reinecker, a Pennsylvania producer. Here's why.

The Nebraska Pork Producers Association named its new directors at its 2023 annual meeting. Here's a look at who will be stepping onto the board.

Although there's been plenty of talk in recent weeks about inventory building ahead of Proposition 12, Steiner Consulting Group's chief economist Altin Kalo says this does not seem to be backed up by the data. 

From using sensors and psychological profiles to increase biosecurity compliance to determining economical and epidemiological benefits of disinfecting market trailers, the latest SHIC-funded projects will turn heads.

Everyone knows communication is key to animal agriculture's future success. That's why the Animal Agriculture Alliance and National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) are teaming up.

Here's a look at some recent news from Smithfield Foods and Alltech, as well as new faces in new places at the Missouri Pork Association, NOVUS and GARCO.

Professors Joel Derouchey and Jason Woodworth brought home honors from the American Society of Animal Science Annual Meeting in Albuquerque, New Mexico held July 16-20.

Pickleball is one of the country's fastest-growing sports. What better way to celebrate the grand opening of the first pickleball courts in Guymon, Okla., than with a Pork N' Pickle party?

Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health is awarding $105,000 to three award recipients for the Growing Research and New Technology for Swine program. Here's a look at the list of winners and their areas of study.

Nuevo Garcia Foods, LLC, a San Antonio, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 4,784 pounds of pulled pork product due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen.

With heat forecast to top 100 degrees in places, combined with the expectation for little to no rain, crop conditions could deteriorate and the biggest risk in the western and central Corn Belt.

Animal activists look for ways to disrupt the livestock industry. However, in Missouri, interfering with the shipping of livestock is now considered a felony offense, with a fine up to $10,000 and prison time.

A consortium led by major Chinese pig feed producer Twins Group will lead the restructuring of Jiangxi Zhengbang Technology 002157.SZ, previously one of the country's top pig breeders, Zhengbang said on Monday.

Vietnam has approved the domestic commercial use of two home-grown vaccines against African swine fever (ASF), the government said on Monday, making them the world's first commercial vaccines against the deadly disease.