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.
Blue ribbons and butter cows, cotton candy and funnel cakes, lemon shake-ups and the lively midway, prize-winning pigs and apple pies.
These vivid mental pictures awaken our senses and bring back fond memories. No matte
Move over, soybeans. The burgeoning growth of cultivated insect production globally could one day mean that bug meal will become a significant source of protein and fat in livestock rations.
Joel Harris Joins GlobalVetLINKGlobalVetLINK (GVL) is pleased to announce Joel Harris has joined the company as the Director of Product. Harris brings more than 10 years of marketing, sales, operations and product manag
Corn production is forecast at 14.2 billion bushels, down 7 percent from last year. Based on conditions as of August 1, yields are expected to average 169.5 bushels per acre, down 5.1 bushels from 2016. If realized, thi
Bacon t-shirts are back at Illinois State Fair's Pork Patio this year. Fairgoers are encouraged to join the Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) to help fight hunger throughout Illinois.
Physical characteristics of what's considered to be a good animal have changed dramatically over the years. Take a look at these examples, and you may wonder, What were we thinking?
Forget about loss of topsoil or the retreat of polar ice caps. What۪s disappearing even faster is the public's trust in government and business. Here is one small effort at an antidote.
A report last week from Mighty Earth, a campaign of the Center for International Policy, took a break from criticizing farmers and ranchers that raise livestock for meat, and instead turned their attention to the meat companies and feed suppliers (ie. crop farmers), asking them to provide “pollution-free” feed.
A report last week from Mighty Earth, a campaign of the Center for International Policy, took a break from criticizing farmers and ranchers that raise livestock for meat, and instead turned their attention to the meat c
Streamline your business focus to increase overall productivity for your employees and maximize results. Your employees will thank you and you۪ll see the benefits in your bottom line.
Farmers who focus on managing the work environment for their staff in a way that offers flexibility and empathy can raise productivity and cut down on turnover, according to an expert with Ohio State University Extensio
Ileitis is likely causing losses in your swine herd, and you may not even know it. Research shows that 80 to 100 percent of pigs are infected with Lawsonia intracellularis, the bacteria that causes ileitis.1 That kind o
After three years of collaboration with other soil-related organizations, the Soil Health Institute has endorsed 19 soil health measurements. The measurements will help scientists and farmers compare and track soil heal
Who۪s to blame for climate change? Oh sure, plenty of accusations get leveled at livestock. But one activist now claims those indictments ignore an equally guilty population: people's pets.
It can become a disaster for both the current generation and the new generation if your successor isn't really interested in taking over the family farm. Make sure these six questions are asked.
After a rough week for the grains complex, the markets are eager for good news. Will the USDA reports released this Thursday, August 10, provide that much needed boost to morale?
There۪s a way to refute the widespread belief that raising livestock is dragging the Earth into oblivion. But it would require producers to rethink how view their primary resource: the land.
Tyson Foods Inc reported stronger-than-expected quarterly results on Monday, sending its shares up 5 percent, and said it would ramp up chicken production in the face of record demand from U.S. consumers.
For those whose livelihood depends upon working outdoors or in less than favorable conditions, the coming weeks look to be quite difficult with higher than normal temperatures and humidity predicted.
U.S. pork exports continued to trend above year-ago levels in June, capping a very strong first half of the year. Exports have helped support pork prices at a time when lots of product is available.
Direct Action Everywhere is on a proclaimed quest to turn the city of Berkeley meat-free by 2025, and agreeing to any of their demands only fuels their extreme tactics.
Looking at hog sales in February 2018 using February 2018 futures, the weaner breakeven was $38.53 last week, up $5.46 for the week. Feed costs were down $1.13 per head. Find out more about feeder pig and weaner prices
"I wish I'd known about investing when I was a kid," says Brent Schirmer, a financial advisor with Edward Jones, in Hastings, Neb. He suggests ways parents can start getting their kids interested in saving at an early a
If you۪re unconcerned that your kids may struggle to find employment in workplaces run by robots, not people, you haven۪t been paying attention to the impact of automation.
There are numerous motivations for farms to expand their businesses. Even in today's environment of tight margins, many farms are exploring expansion options. When exploring these options, it is important to address key
Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hogs settled higher on Friday, with buyers attracted to futures that remained undervalued compared to prices paid by packers for market-ready, or cash, hogs, traders said.
As much as 40% of all German wheat will be used for animal fodder this year, double the usual level, according to estimates from Agravis and researcher Agriculture Market Information Co.
Burgers made from plants instead of animals are capturing more space on U.S. barbecue grills this summer, fueling sales in the niche products that could reach $5 billion globally by 2020.
An Ohio State University researcher is coordinating a multi-state study testing for flu among pigs at fairs as swine infected with a flu virus. Two cases were confirmed so far this year at county fairs in Ohio.
Thirty-two freshmen House Republicans sent a letter to the U.S. Trade Representative۪s office, urging Ambassador Robert Highthizer to protect the benefits realized by agriculture and other segments.
What business leaders are learning sometimes the hard way is that their ability to keep secrets is vanishing. Here are eight ways you can build trust with employees as well as customers.
Teaching your children about saving and investing is as important as teaching them about good manners both are tools they will use to become successful adults. These five tips are a good place to start.
A British mom is generating serious online celebrity because of how she procures the family۪s dinner: By hunting wild animals and claiming it۪s the kindest way to shop۪ for meat.
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst gives her Squeal Award to a government entity that is fiscally irresponsible. This month, the award goes to the Social Security Administration. Just wait until you read this.
The full impact of a hot and dry summer in the U.S. Midwest is unlikely to show up in the government's next estimate of the U.S. corn crop as it typically makes just small adjustments to its harvest outlook during Augus
The animal rights group, Direct Action Everywhere, has pressured a butcher shop in Berkeley, Calif. to hang a sign saying animals have rights by using protests and making threats to The Local Butcher Shop.
World food prices rose 2.3 percent in July from the month before, their third successive monthly increase, supported by higher values for most cereals, sugar and dairy, the United Nations food agency said on Thursday.
As fertilizer prices continue to rise, it's more important than ever to know the value of your manure. The management decisions you make will help it become a value-added product, say experts.
