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Who enforces Prop 12? Here’s a look at California Department of Food and Agriculture’s recent guidance titled “Questions and Answers Related to Pork Sales in the Wake of the 2023 Supreme Court Decision.”
A fire broke out on May 23 at Blunier Farms in Forrest, Ill. The fire destroyed one of the farm’s five barns. Nobody was hurt and only 10 pigs were lost in the fire.
The CDFA will be hosting a Prop 12 Implementation Webinar Series consisting of three webinars reviewing Prop 12 Animal Confinement regulations and requirements for end-users, distributors and pork producers.
There are three areas producers need to focus on to earn the title of “good farm manager,” according to Purdue University researchers.
Baseball and pork are two of America’s favorites, and the people responsible for creating a great product on the field and in the barn share some important characteristics.
Acuity and Fast Genetics, two swine genetics companies wholly owned by STgenetics, officially announced their joint brand, AcuFast, on June 1.
A K-State graduate student has completed a study on dietary formulation strategies that she says will help to improve sustainability and efficiency in swine production.
A new collaboration involving the Minnesota Pork Board and the Minnesota Pork Producers Association will improve access to mental health care in rural and outstate Minnesota.
While cattle prices continue to post contract highs, hog prices continue to see intense pressure, and it’s creating a dismal outlook for pork profits this year. What’s behind the price pressure? Analysts weigh in.
Here’s a look at the less publicized list of things you need to do at the World Pork Expo from producers and industry leaders who come back year after year because they can’t get enough of this world-famous event.
Elanco Animal Health has entered into an agreement with Aptimmune Biologics, Inc., as the exclusive distributor of their Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) inactivated, or killed, vaccine.
While another month has come and gone for the 2023 production year, if you haven’t already heard, June will hold some significant changes for the livestock industry in the area of antibiotics.
“We don’t need to rewrite the entire farm bill,” Rep. Thompson (R-Pa.) says. “We’re comfortable with many parts of the 2018 bill and there aren’t many tweaks, instead things we need to protect and invest in.”
If you’re ready to meet with an alternative lender, here are some points to keep in mind.
The World Pork Expo returns to the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa, June 7-9 for its 35th anniversary. Here are 5 important reminders as you get ready to head out to the show:
While a backlog of ships may not be grabbing headlines compared to 2020, the labor uncertainty is impacting U.S. red meat exports, says Dan Halstrom, USMEF president and CEO.
To help bring clarity to the recent Prop 12 ruling and how it may impact the pork supply chain, join Jennifer Shike, editor of Farm Journal’s PORK, and industry experts in the upcoming Farm Country Update on June 1.
With a population nearing 50 million, a growing middle class and solid tourism-driven demand from its hotel, restaurant and institutional food service sectors, Kenya has the potential to be a significant export market.
The Maschhoffs, a leading pork production company, announced the launch of its refreshed purpose, core values and strategic objectives.
When a pair of Midwest farmers dropped a backhoe bucket 8’ below mature soybeans, they made one of the most unlikely scientific discoveries of the 21st century—a woolly mammoth.
China’s exports to Russia reached a record high in April, amounting to $9.6 billion.
Olymel is cutting about 80 jobs as it reduces hog production in Western Canada due to ongoing financial losses and market uncertainty.
On behalf of all the Ohio pork producers, the Ohio Pork Council partners with three community-based nonprofits to bring high-quality, nutrient-dense protein to those in need.
Warm summer nights. The laughter of friends and family. The sound of pork chops sizzling on the grill. There’s no better time to enjoy one of the most nutritious, affordable and delicious foods around – pork.
Celebrating pork on the menu, owner of Charlie T’s and known as ‘The Meat Guy,’ Charlie Torgerson shares trends and tips to some of his best barbeque and pork eating experiences.
Despite their popularity, many people harbor some skepticism about hot dogs. They are unsure what exactly goes into this tasty treat. University of Illinois meat scientist Anna Dilger dives into what makes a hot dog.
Warmer temperatures and rain means mosquito season is underway in many parts of the country. With an increase in mosquitoes comes an increase in bites. Here are five tips to protect your home from mosquitoes.
“We can’t prioritize one natural resource concern over all others and we shouldn’t prioritize one solution above all others,” Rep. G.T. Thompson (R-Pa.) said.
Paul Schadegg, with Farmers National Company, shares his perspective on agricultural real estate demand, the impact of interest rates on the market and the outlook for land values later this year.