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A three-pronged strategy, led by R. Dean Boyd, of financial viability, production management and technical improvement has kept Hanor at the forefront of innovation.

U.S. live cattle futures jumped to the highest levels in over a month on Friday, lifted by technical buying and expectations for bullish government supply data that was due after the close of trading.

Federal police in Brazil sent a formal request to prosecutors to pursue insider trading charges against Wesley and Joesley Batista, owners of JBS SA.

On their Seymour, Ill., corn and soybean farm, the Klein family works each day to make sure their operation is running efficiently while keeping their goals in mind. With numerous family members and employees, it can so

The Brown County, S.D., Planning Commission has rejected the proposed expansion of a small hog operation in the Bath, S.D., area.

Hong Kong authorities on Thursday suspended meat imports from a Brazilian exporter and two producers on suspicions that health certificates had been falsified for 10 shipments of frozen chicken feet and livestock offal.

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Soybeans have come full circle not only from this year۪s price rally but back to the familiar two-year range of $8 to $10 per bushel that occurred from 2008 to 2010. It took the droughts of 2011 and 2012 to allow an up

China could import up to 20 million tons of corn a year, more than six times the current level, to meet a switch to greater use of ethanol in fuel, an analyst predicted on Thursday.

Maneuvering 300+ pound hogs is a daunting task, not to mention exhausting, but there are simple things you can do to keep the pigs moving without stressing them—or yourself—out. It’s estimated transport losses cos

Food companies and marketers should be careful what they name their products.

Chicago Mercantile Exchange October lean hog futures fell sharply to a contract low on Thursday, weighed down by a months-long decline in cash prices and abundant supplies, traders said.

As we turn the calendar to fall, will summer-like weather stick around the Midwest? Mike Hoffman of AgDay shares the forecast for September 21 and beyond.

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Shunned by Leavenworth County, other communities are interested in new plant.

That is the question: Whether ۪tis nobler on the grill to slather one۪s steak with the salt and pepper of outrageous flavor, or rise up against a sea of chefs who say: ay, there۪s the rub.

Brown County officials reject proposed hog farm expansion

Farrow-to-finish pork producers lost an average of $4 per hog last week, according to Sterling Marketing's Profit Tracker.

With a new administration in place and movement on this issue in Washington, D.C., this article offers an overview of where we have been and where we are going.

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Interview questions related to a candidate's age, citizenship, nationality or language, religion, disability, marital or family status are the most common offenses by interviewers. However, this is not an inclusive lis

Even if upcoming tax reform eliminates the federal estate tax, many states will continue to keep an estate tax as part of their tax regime.

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures notched their biggest gains in 11 months on Wednesday, boosted by optimism for higher cash cattle prices and technical buying, traders and analysts said.

As we look at our portfolio, it remains very strong in terms of working capital and owner equity, in general, but I know it's just a snapshot and does not represent one individual producer. I also know the variation in

How can people claim to love animals as most of us freely acknowledge and then kill them for our eating pleasure? Psychologists have one explanation; I've got another. Are you familiar with what psychologists well,

Working with people outside of the family on a family farm can present challenges. On the Klein۪s Seymour, Ill. farm, they strive to make sure everyone feels heard.

U.S. livestock futures gained on technical buying on Tuesday, with feeder cattle rising to a two-month high and lean hogs climbing by as much as 2.6 percent, traders said.

The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is preparing for its first major marketing events for U.S. beef in China, which recently reopened to U.S. beef after a 13-year absence from the market.

Protect your herd, protect your investment Biosecurity is a major aspect of any hog operation but it doesn۪t have to mean major expense. It۪s very easy to spend upwards of $15,000 improving your biosecurity measures b

County Commissioners voted to rescind $500 million in revenue bonds for Tyson's new poultry project.

The national average is $136 per acre for cropland cash rent, per USDA's recent report. But which states post the highest rates?

Common wisdom suggests that cropland۪s being wasted growing feed, not food, and that the level of livestock rations cannot be sustained. But a new UN report says: Wrong on both counts.

Because a terminal sire line can change company value so quickly, and because different animals perform differently in different environments, there's a value we can create by selecting animals to specifically fit our

A new program honors the legacy of late University of Minnesota professor through a monetary prize and networking opportunities for veterinary medicine students.

Agriculture is one of the most dangerous jobs in the country it's proven time and again every harvest season. Take extra precautions and participate in a free webinar on Sept. 20 to help keep your kids safe.

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In a ground-breaking ceremony Thursday, Kent Nutrition Group started construction of their Deluxe Feeds Sheldon location. The northwest Iowa plant will increase volume and flexibility for swine, dairy and beef customers

Bob Thompson, DVM, MS, has been named the recipient of this year۪s Allen D. Leman Science in Practice Award, which is given on behalf of the University of Minnesota through the sponsorship of Boehringer Ingelheim (BI).

When two new pork processing plants came online earlier this month, it relieved some of the pressure on the producer end. But now the question is if there's enough demand on the processed side.

The estimated weaner pig profit compares the weaner pig cash price to the weaner breakeven. The profit potential increased $4.03 this week to a projected gain of $22.62 per head.

Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures surged more than 3 percent on Friday while live cattle gained about 1 percent, lifted by chart-based and investment fund buying, traders and analysts said.

Two new pork processing plants came online the beginning of the month in Coldwater, Mich. and Sioux City, Ia. That relieved some of the pressure on the producer end, but now the question is if there’s enough demand on the processed side.

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Mexican negotiators are working on a response to informal U.S. proposals to include protections for fresh produce in the re-negotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), two people briefed on the propo

DSM Introduces HyۢD for Swine in U.S. Market Today۪s higher producing sows and faster growing pigs raised indoors require producers to be more diligent when managing the vitamin D status of their herd. To fully optim

On a trade mission to Tokyo this week, Nebraska Governer Pete Rickettsand Sagami Chain Company of Japan signed a letter of intent to expand pork trade. Signed a letter of intent with Sagami Restaurants to buy @Smithfie

Science journal turns old concept into new approach for agricultural safety and health.

The U.S. dollar has been losing some strength, which is making the U.S. more competitive in the export market with Brazil and Argentina.

Central Life Sciences Adds Two Industry ExpertsCentral Life Sciences announces the addition of two new sales team members to the Livestock Feed Additives division. Eugene Spellman joins the company as regional sales man

The U.S. Department of Agriculture again raised U.S. corn and soybean yields on Tuesday to the dismay of many doubting analysts.