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McDoanld’s reported dismal second quarter sales compared to a year ago, but sees improvement ahead as the fast-food giant “has learned to adjust our operations to this new environment.”
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As large Chinese purchases of soybeans continue to roll in while rumors of a broken relationship abound, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer assured farmers on Wednesday that the deal is still intact.
Three of the four poultry executives indicted by the DOJ have pleaded not guilty and were released on their own recognizance by a federal judge.
From a bottleneck in processing to now a massive backlog in pigs, as producers try to wade through the challenges of COVID-19, the industry knows changes could be on the horizon for the entire industry.
China has told state-owned firms to halt purchases of soybeans and pork from the United States, two people familiar with the matter said.
Despite rising tensions between the U.S. and China, some analysts think any break in Chinese buying is a factor of economics and adequate supplies, not politics.
Reports swirled on Monday that China was lashing back at the U.S. by temporarily halting purchases of U.S. pork and soybeans. However, daily sales tell a different story. So, will China continue to buy?
John Phipps thinks the current hog market is almost impossible to describe. He explains why the issue is so complex and how the industry may cope with the evolving challenges.
New research has yielded several key findings on what farmers know about water-related issues, their concern around water resources, and conservation actions they take.
Minnesota farmer Bob Worth shares tools available to combat farm stress and depression and talks about the impact on his own family.
The list of stressors in farming is broad and deep. How can you stay positive in the face of so many challenges? David Kohl shares some time-tested advice.
62% of farmers surveyed reported not using data collection and sharing software during the 2019 season
Company to premier films meant to inspire and comfort during this unprecedented time.
Eligible veterinary technicians, assistants and nurses may apply for a one-time $500 grant.
In trying times, America’s hog farmers #FarmOn. Show your spirit and celebrate Pork Week with us.
Swine industry leaders like Lynsee Pullen are making sure that kids get to #FarmOn and continue their ag education despite the many changes they are experiencing in their lives due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Concerns about the livestock and poultry sectors are well founded. The process of transforming live animals into the wide array of edible products demanded by consumers is a complicated one.
The heavy financial and emotional weight is growing as more packing plants slowed or shut down last week. With nowhere to go with their pigs, some pork producers are making ‘last resort’ decisions.
The current COVID-19 pandemic has caused everyone to rethink their actions and protocols related to biosecurity, not only for their pig farms but also for their personal protection.
“This is the journey we are on right now,” says Matt Carstens CEO of Landus Cooperative.
For Jarrod and Shari Bakker of Dike, Iowa, biosecurity is a high priority. They’re working to make sure their three children share the same commitment to good biosecurity practices.
At Belstra Milling, Nick DeKryger cultivates a younger and strengths-based team.
As more packing plants shut down, and consumers fear a shortage of protein at their grocery store, COVID-19 is causing a rush for demand for locally raised beef and pork.
The coronavirus outbreak has forced slowdowns and temporary closures of meat packing plants across the country. This interactive map will be updated as information becomes available.
Farm Journal Economist Chip Flory and John Nalivka of Sterling Marketing looked at how producers are managing throughput throughout the chain on Wednesday’s Farm Journal Live newscast.
China’s pork supply will be under pressure in the second quarter and prices may peak around September due to the impact of the African swine fever.
The industry can have all the rules or standard operating procedures in the world, but keeping farms protected comes down to human behavior and the decisions farm owners and employees make every day.
China’s pork output dropped for a sixth straight quarter, as the world’s top producer continued to reel from the impact of the African swine fever disease that decimated its hog herd.