The livestock industry needs a comprehensive, cohesive plan to address the virus. Producers, their employees and veterinarians need clear answers and support from U.S. agricultural leadership, moving forward.
April futures increased $2.03 compared to last week۪s February futures used for the crush and historical basis is declined from last week by $3.47 per cwt. See what that means for feeder and weaner pig price projection
Mexican poultry and pork producers alike can benefit from utilizing distiller۪s dried grains with solubles (DDGS) in their rations. The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) conveyed that message and more about the economic and n
As theFarm Journal Midwest Crop Tourmakes its first round of corn and soybean checks today, several long-time tour scouts weighed in with Farm Journal editors on what they expect to see.
Mark Bernard, a crop consultant
Most farm families will not end up owing federal estate tax (with proper planning and structure, it would typically take a combined gross estate of more than $20 million to be subject to federal estate tax). However, i
The number of individuals applying to veterinary colleges for the 2016-17 academic year was the highest since 1981, reports the recently released 2017 AVMA & AAVMC Report on the Market for Veterinary Education, promptin
In a change of tactics, animal rights groups are less inclined to target individual farms or change animal welfare laws through legislation. But make no mistake: Their goal remains the same.
Just when life seems to be a little too burdensome, when another day on the job feels too stressful, the tale of someone who truly dealt with adversity puts it all in perspective.
For all of PETA۪s happy talk about the joys of going veggie, a new study from across The Pond reveals that committed vegetarians are twice likely to suffer from depression than meat-eaters.
Coronavirus Detection Kit Helps Strengthen Biosecurity
Thermo Fisher Scientific introduces the Applied Biosystems VetMAX PEDV/TGEV/SDCoV Kit, the first and only PCR test designed to simultaneously screen for three swi
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures sank to a nine-month low on Thursday, weighed down by seasonally tepid wholesale beef demand and sharply lower prices for slaughter-ready, or cash, cattle, traders said.Th
The National Animal Rights Conference held last week confirms supporters of the animal rights movement don't want to work with livestock producers, they want to end livestock production.
Thousands of youth and adult exhibitors who show in the Missouri State Fair Swine Barn will notice major differences in the facility and show ring this year, as the first stage of improvements to the historic barn are complete.
Farm Journal has chronicled it all: wars, the great depression, and the amazing advancements in science and technology that serve as the foundation of agriculture today.
Not many hunters refer to themselves with the k-word,۪ but one especially articulate hunter-philosopher made a powerful case for why those who condemn hunting are dead wrong.
This week, trade officials from the U.S., Mexico and Canada opened their first round of meetings aimed at renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt urges farmers and ranchers to submit official comments on the repeal of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule before the Agency's deadline of Monday, Au
In the pork and cattle industries, there is always plenty of discussion concerning packer capacity and more often than not, capacity is discussed with regard to livestock prices. Capacity is important to market performa
Negotiators from Canada, Mexico and the United States will kick off an ambitious first round of trade talks on Wednesday as the countries try to fast-track a deal to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement by
Despite farm income and credit conditions, could an increase in farmland value indicate that the farm economy is about to improve? A recent report from the Chicago Federal Reserve Bank shows an increase in farmland valu
The harvesting۪ of a whale in a remote area of Alaska provided a poignant scenario: an ancient culture clashing with modern technology, and traditional diets versus contemporary lifestyles.
JBS SA said it will proceed with plans to list a U.S.-based unit when market conditions allow, as the world's biggest meatpacker wrestles with a shareholder revolt over the role of the controlling Batista family in a ma
The new lab will promote human health in dealing with food safety issues and zoonotic diseases, and animal health by detecting diseases and finding methods to control them. Groundbreaking is on Aug. 31.
Farmers, traders, and analysts alike were left shocked after the U.S. Department of Agriculture published its optimistic corn and soybean yields last week, though the market's narrow expectations going into Thursday's
The National Pork Producers Council says the North America Free Trade Agreement has been a resounding success. Leaders there don۪t want trade relations to take a step backwards in any renegotiation.
This market update is a PorkNetwork weekly column reporting trends in weaner pig prices and swine facility availability. All information contained in this update is for the week ended August 11, 2017.
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An Australian-Chinese joint venture plans to seriously expand exports of live cattle from Down Under to South Asia. It's not an ideal industry scenario, but it۪s seemingly inevitable.
I۪ve protested against restarting my blog, but until now, the right wordsand the right reasonshaven۪t come. Since taking on the Livestock Digital Producer role for Drovers and Pork, I۪ve worked like never before. Not
Top farm executives spend time on three key activitiesplanning, financials and marketingthat go hand in hand, says Jeff Beal of the Gulke Group. They are lifelong learners, Beal says.
4-H and Google have announced a new program to bring computer education and problem solving skills to more than 100,000 members across the country. Announced today at the Illinois State Fair, the initiative will bring n
Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) has now been reported in Uruguay and Senecavirus A (SVA) has been diagnosed in Colombia. Experts say the earlier foreign animal diseases are detected, the better chan
Years after the fact, the horsemeat-sold-as-beef scandal that swept across Europe (finally) results in another conviction. But wait until you hear the evidence against the defendant.
Your property rights enjoyed a major victory when the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers announced in late June they would rescind the onerous Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule imposed by the Obama administration.
Does your organization have a plan for the upcoming busy collegiate recruiting season? Discover ten reasons why your agribusiness should attend on-campus collegiate career fairs.
