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All states in the Chicago Federal Reserve district, average a 3% percent increase in dollar value of “good” farmland from July 1, 2024 to July 1, 2025.
The company will be adding 57,000 market hog spaces, directly supplying Seaboard Foods’ pork processing plant in Guymon, Okla.
Auction barn license fees would increase nearly 1,700% as state ag department cites program deficits.
As the Allen D. Leman Swine Conference approaches, organizer Montserrat Torremorell shares how can you make it your own.
Early adopters have been amassing and recording data for a quarter-century or so. How do we turn that data into information, and information into knowledge?
For the first time since it started in 2013, wholesale pork reporting through USDA’s Livestock Mandataory Reporting is under review.
The Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy is a good first step toward recognizing the nutritional value of meat after years of misguided policies attacking meat consumption, Meat Institute says.
Information, and our ability to access and use it, determines how well we can predict the future and make the best decisions.
After being on dialysis for two years, and realizing it could take up to seven years for people with his blood type to find a matching kidney, Bill Stewart applied to be the next candidate for a gene-edited pig kidney.
The future of our industry depends on the passion and commitment of the next generation, says NPPC president Duane Stateler.
The language barrier on farms and in agricultural operations today remains one of the industry’s biggest challenges.
New research from Texas A&M University shows pork-based, ready-to-eat meals promote better recovery than plant-based options after intense training.
There’s nothing like a livestock show to bring family and friends together. For these Illinois State Fair exhibitors, that’s a big reason why they devote so much time in the barn.
Finishing space shortages, regulatory burdens and high construction costs require producers to take a strategic and financially disciplined approach to sustain profitability and long-term stability.
Transport biosecurity is a challenging problem. Continued investigation is critical to identify novel or alternative methods for trailer sanitation.
Tyson Foods announces Devin Cole will take over the role of chief operating officer. Meanwhile, Brady Stewart departs the company effective immediately.
The extra stress pigs face when hit with more than one pathogen at a time is undeniable. Two studies look at the effect of PRRS plus another pathogen on health.
New approach gives vendors the flexibility to spend more time networking during a format that encourages conversation and collaboration.
Defining health standards does not need to be complicated. What is the pig’s potential? Is the system built to reach that potential? Can we protect its health so it can thrive?
Boehringer Ingelheim says this is the first vaccine to combine both PCV2a and PCV2d antigens in a single dose.
In 2024, ASF affected seven farms and 585 domestic pigs across Latvia. This latest outbreak, affecting 20,000 pigs, is the largest Latvia outbreak in 2025 to date.
Labor costs continue to rise for California farmers, but skilled labor isn’t something growers are able to find with the current H-2A program. Labor experts, economists and farmers agree the current immigration system is “broken,” but a solution could be on the horizon.
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Trucks and other vehicles are a main culprit in the transmission of farm animal disease, particularly in the swine industry.
NPPC joins other stakeholders to work with EPA to stifle burdensome wastewater decision.
The onset of drought and disease are causing growing concerns about the size of the U.S. corn and soybean crops this year. Analysts caution while the crops may be going backward in terms of yield, it’s possible USDA actually raises its yield estimates in the September report.
With a competitive drive and a compassionate heart, Olivia Shike finds joy in showing livestock, supporting others and serving as an agriculture advocate.
Over the past decade, the number of mixed animal and food animal veterinarians has decreased by 15%. USDA’s plan encompasses five actions to support veterinarians and protect livestock across rural communities.
Former senior vice president of market growth tapped to lead the organization, staff and industry into a productive and powerful next season for pork.
Mexico reports 53% increase in NWS cases since July.
Meat Institute CEO says this initiative can help counter confusing and misleading information about nutrition, including the role of meat and poultry in health dietary patterns.