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A line of storms snaked through Texas, resulting in several tornadoes on March 21. An F3 tornado touched down outside of Jacksboro, ripping buildings to shreds, including the local high school and ag shop.
Maddie Barber’s world turned upside down when she was diagnosed with brain cancer at the age of 12. She shares her cancer journey and why she donated all of her auction premiums from showing pigs to St. Jude.
Denmark should aim to reduce beef and dairy production by levying an emissions tax on farming of $108 per metric ton in order to reach its ambitious climate targets, the government’s independent advisor says.
An Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, owned by The Kraft Heinz Company, recently fell victim to thieves in Las Vegas who stole the iconic, 27-foot-long hot dog on wheels’ catalytic converter—then PETA steps in.
SNAP, which historically receives the greatest amount of farm bill funding, will see an 82% increase of a quarter-trillion-dollars.
“There are so many legislators in policy-making that are unaware of the issues in rural veterinary medicine and rural agriculture today,” says Dr. Jody Kull, owner of Valley Mobile Veterinary Service, Danville, Pa.
Farrowing house scours can be a frustrating and complex challenge that requires a multi-modal approach to control. While on the sow, multiple factors can influence piglet scour severity and prevalence. Here are 3 tips.
Spain’s exports grew 23% in 2022 to a record $416.50 billion, though the increase did not prevent the trade deficit from doubling to 68 billion euros because of a rise of prices and volumes of energy imports.
Carcass utilization is a key profitability figure that needs more focus, says Bob Ruth, a Pennsylvania pork producer recently retired from Clemens Food Group. It may even be more important than pounds sold.
Despite what many called a challenging year for U.S. pork exports, here’s what the numbers don’t show about U.S. pork exports in 2022.
Spanning newly two decades and causing over $3 million in losses, an Iowa corporation and four of its high-level managers have been sentenced in federal court after law enforcement uncovered a wide-ranging fraud scheme.
Pork producers are working in an increasingly challenging environment. The headwinds are bigger than any single producer can tackle, but everyone coming together can impact the industry’s ability to shape policy.
“Over the long term, our projections suggest that changes in fiscal policy must be made to address the rising costs of interest and mitigate other adverse consequences of high and rising debt,” CBO Director Swagel said
The use of diet acidifiers to aid newly weaned pigs in reducing the digestive tract pH has become a routine practice in most starter diets. Here’s what you need to know about acidifiers.
Marking 2022 as the busiest fiscal year ever, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists intercepted a total of 1.2 million lbs. of prohibited products at America’s largest seaport complex.
Rancher asks for reduction of $1 million bail to care for wife and his ranch. Meanwhile, Christian crowdfunding platform GiveSendGo seeks to help with legal fees.
A detection of ASF in U.S. pigs could devastate the pork industry, explains USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester Moffitt. Prevention is the best way to protect the pork industry.
The House will take the reins in writing farm bill 2023. House Ag Chairman Thompson says the pen is “firmly” in his hand, with few tweaks to be made from 2018. The Senate says their version is nearly complete.
Nearly 10,000 pigs were killed in a barn fire on Feb. 12 at an Olymel finishing barn in Sturgis, Sask.
A new economic update from NPPC provides critical information to help producers stay informed on current market conditions, industry trends and key issues impacting the pork industry. Here are a few highlights.
Expanding on the successful Bacon Buddies swine shows at the Iowa State Fair, the Iowa Pork Producers Association encourages groups across the state to organize their own shows through ‘Bucks for Bacon Buddies.’
It’s a message that Paul Sundberg can’t hear enough: The Swine Health Information Center’s efforts are helping me make important decisions on my farm.
Records were smashed for a second consecutive year at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Jr. Sale of Champions. Since the 2020 auction, the Jr. Sale of Champions revenues have increased by more than 35%.
Here’s a look at the latest company news in the pork industry.
Hong Kong reported an outbreak of African swine fever on a farm near the border with mainland China, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said on Monday.
Scott Brown, livestock economist at the University of Missouri, shares his thoughts on the outlook of pork in 2023, including exports, and how producers might want to mitigate risk.
In the U.S., PRRSV L1C variant of RFLP 1-4-4 has been a significant challenge. Now PRRSV L1C 1-2-4 is a concern. In Spain, a PRRSV strain called Rosalia is causing problems. Here’s an opportunity to learn more.
New steps are being taken by USDA to help increase U.S. preparedness to respond to high-consequence foreign animal diseases.
As the debate heats up, here’s a breakdown of what National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) looks to push on the 2023 farm bill negotiating table.
A Senate Ag Committee hearing Thursday on the new farm bill raised a issue that is now evident: the Title 1 farm bill safety net can no longer deal with the current ag environment.