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Total U.S. meat production in 2012 is projected to be about unchanged from 2011 as lower beef production largely offsets higher pork and poultry production.
The purpose of the paper was to go beyond the generalizations and accusations often associated with the air quality topic.
Dramatic price moves have many in the industry wondering when rationing will begin and which sector of the industry is most vulnerable.
President Donald Trump will address farmers regarding his 2019 tariff aid plan.
Do not ignore signs of distress or suicide from your friends, family members or neighbors.
Ashley Arrington of Farmhold Financial, shares these tips to help speed up the process to get the money you need now.
As the partial government shutdown enters day six, the majority of USDA isn’t disrupted yet. If the standoff between the White House and Congress persists, it could impact the timing of the tariff aid relief from USDA.
By knowing what risks are the greatest for your farm, you can properly mitigate them.
House Ag Committee Ranking Member Collin Peterson lashes out at Republican farm bill text.
One of the biggest challenges for farmers today is finding and keeping good help. Farms need sophisticated, engaged, dedicated and hard-working employees.
Tiny particles fuel powerful storms and influence weather much more than has been appreciated, according to a study in the Jan. 26 issue of the journal, Science.
Iowa State University researchers have shown that carbon-rich biochar could be used to mitigate many odors and potentially toxic volatile organic compounds emitted from swine manure.
While COVID-19 infections spiked at Tyson’s Waterloo, Iowa, plant, supervisors allegedly placed bets on how many workers would become infected. Tyson CEO Dean Banks suspended the managers and announced an investigation.
The University of Illinois meat science research group was wrapping up a big project and the meats judging team was preparing to host a regional contest. Then, in the blink of an eye, COVID-19 sent everyone home.
A third round of feeding trials conducted by a team of USDA (ARS) and university scientists has again shown that a dietary supplement called L-glutamine can naturally promote growth and wellness in pigs.
A mineral commonly used to help maintain newborn pig health and growth may not be available in the future. Because of this, Kansas State University researchers are searching for alternatives.
Don’t panic, it’s been done before.
NPPC’s Jim Monroe shares more insight into the decision to cancel the 2019 World Pork Expo on AgriTalk with Chip Flory.
Despite the cancellation of the World Pork Expo, the National Swine Registry, Certified Pedigreed Swine, and the American Berkshire Association are still planning a live swine show during the week of June 2-8, 2019.
When a plant increases operational capacity, there is an increase in total industry capacity which in turn has economic ramifications through the cattle cycle as the inventory is expanded or liquidated.
A field trial evaluating iron supplementation for baby pigs found the typical 200 mg iron shot at birth is not enough. Here’s what Brittney Scales, DVM, learned when a client wanted to compare different methods.
The race to find a vaccine for African swine fever (ASF) continues across the globe. Vietnam’s minister of agriculture says Vietnam might have a vaccine as early as 2021 following optimistic small-scale test results.
In the past 10 to 20 years, the pork industry has successfully integrated technology and improved data collection by leaps and bounds.
Sterling Marketing president John Nalivka says the market outlook for farrow-to-finish hog operations has improved greatly since last spring and will improve going into 2021.
Livestock auctions have been a source of economic opportunity and community morale for decades, and this year auctions continue to invest in the health and longevity of their communities.
The 2021 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, which attracts 1.2 million guests, exhibitors and competitors, has been cancelled in a unanimous decision by the executive committee.
Trump’s efforts on behalf of farmers is clear and warrants their support this November, says Sam Clovis, a member of the organization and also a former White House ag advisor and advisor to President Trump.
Who should rural America pick in the 2020 election? Supporters of President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden present their arguments.
While national polls show President Donald Trump trailing former Vice President Joe Biden in the race for the White House, the latest Farm Journal Pulse shows continuing strong support for the president in farm country.