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While bilateral market access agreements have been very beneficial for U.S. pork producers, they take time to negotiate, and that’s the reason NPPC has been so strident in calling for the U.S. to join the CPTPP.
As a foreign animal disease threat in the U.S. lingers, what protocols and prodecures do producers follow should a worse-case scenario occur?
Walking on pins and needles. That’s what U.S. pork producers are doing with no way to anticipate when or if a foreign animal disease (FAD) will enter the country.
Chicken wings have been a hot commodity the past decade, but as the trend changes post-pandemic, red meat producers may want to take note. John Phipps explains why.
While overall pork exports are down, Mexico remains hungry for U.S. pork. Exports to Mexico have been on fire this year, up 24% in March. The latest data from April shows shipments to Mexico remain on a record pace.
Pork producers recently set sustainability goals for the industry, but a new On-Farm Sustainability Report is revealing the environmental improvements many pork producers have already achieved.
Herd health is a constant worry for pork producers, especially with increasing restrictions. Recent improvements in biosecurity can help, but breeding for disease resilience offers a vital, complementary approach.
Farmers reported selling old crop soybeans for $18 and cash corn sits above $8 in some areas. The prices are proving to be painful for pork producers sourcing feed, and it’s possible those prices climb even higher.
The National Pork Board has elected new officers to lead the 15 producer directors that represent the 60,000 U.S. pig farmers who pay into the Pork Checkoff.
Environment, animal welfare, food safety, workers and financial viability – the five pillars of sustainability, according to Dr. Mitloehner of UC Davis.
Grocery retailer Giant Eagle alleges the nation’s large beef packing companies have exploited their market power to limit the supply of beef and raise prices in a new lawsuit filed in Chicago on Wednesday.
U.S. pork industry is putting on a full court press to prevent Foreign Animal Diseases, like African Swine Fever.
Bringing pork industry leaders from across the U.S., Farm Journal’s PORK caught up with visitors at World Pork Expo to find out the best piece of advice they’ve heard lately.
Reasonable public policy that preserves producers’ freedom to operate, ensures healthy animals, provides access to a reliable pipeline of workers and expands markets for pork products is needed for a sustainable future.
Several factors have shrunk the U.S. swine herd and slowed expansion.
U.S. beef exports maintained a remarkable pace in April, topping $1 billion for the third time this year. April pork exports were well below the large totals posted a year ago.
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) announced the culmination of a strategic planning and repositioning effort to drive momentum in shaping the future for the next generation of pork producers.
When it comes to grocery shopping, how much of a price increase are consumers willing to take? Recent surveys show consumers are changing habits at the store.
A new pork plant is planned for South Dakota that could be up and operational by 2025.
U.S. pork exports are trailing last year’s record setting pace.
200 participants representing 2.3 million pigs and 230,000 acres. That’s a quick look at who has already completed an On-Farm Sustainability Report, says Bill Even, CEO of the National Pork Board.
Find out what new products companies will unveil during the upcoming World Pork Expo in Des Moines, Iowa, on June 8-10.
Carl Icahn has decided to drop his proxy fight against Kroger Co over the treatment of pregnant pigs, the billionaire investor said on Monday, days after losing a similar battle at McDonald’s Corp.
From PPRS to PEDV, the health challenges facing swine farms today aren’t going away. We asked four veterinarians to share their perspectives, including what pork producers need to pay special attention to now.
If we, who believe animal-derived proteins are good for people, do not share animal agriculture’s story, those who wish to diminish or eliminate animal agriculture from the food system will lead the conversation.
The zero-Covid strategy by the Chinese government is slowing their economy. In a rare admission, officials have lowered their GDP growth estimate, almost totally based on cities that aren’t working, especially ports.
Diesel prices hit $5.58 a gallon on Friday, smashing another record. With NOAA predicting an above-normal hurricane season, it could introduce more trouble for already short diesel supplies.
Feed costs are seeing volatile swings, even as hog prices trend higher. While the markets produce major whiplash for producers, margins on the farm show costs are increasing faster than returns.
Dynamic markets. Volatility. Russia-Ukraine war. High feed costs. Consumer demand strength. The issues affecting the pork outlook go on and on. Five economists share what’s ahead for the second half of 2022.
Two of the most critical challenges facing pork producers are herd health and labor shortages. Unless solutions to these complex issues can be found and implemented, producers will struggle to maintain profitability.