News
Delighted fairgoers and celebrity judges determine top honors at popular state fair event.
Inventory buildup triggers fears of crushing plant shutdowns. Surplus may weaken China’s soybean demand in Q4 U.S. peak season.
At a time when the U.S. is experiencing the lowest levels of employee engagement in over a decade, cooperative organizations are bucking the trend. Here’s why.
The overall goal of a biosecurity plan is to safeguard herd health to support overall productivity and profit.
The World Mycotoxin Survey represents 10,868 samples collected and analyzed from 81 countries around the world, resulting in 53,382 analyses.
This annual event at the Ohio State Fair brings together kids of all abilities to show a pig and highlights show-ring mentoring.
A Colorado lawmaker has introduced a bill seeking permanent hours-of-service exemption for livestock haulers.
For the Robinson Family, Oklahoma provided wide-open land and a deep-rooted farming community — the perfect setting for a fresh start for their hog farm.
Removing all non-tariff barriers would open the doors for U.S. beef and pork demand in Indonesia.
The department says it will relocate more than half of its Washington, D.C., staff to five hubs around the country, as well as consolidate or eliminate regional offices.
“It begs the question — if producers are paying more, and consumers are paying more, who is winning?” said Glenn “GT” Thompson, committee chairman.
The Save Our Bacon Act reaffirms livestock producers’ right to sell products across state lines without interference from arbitrary mandates, says U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson.
Center for Environment and Welfare research says 60% of state voters want a legislative fix to Prop 12 to bring down prices.
Not only is the Ornithodoros turicata tick a potential vector of the ASF virus, but it also carries human relapsing fever, a severe bacterial infection.
SHIC, FFAR and Pork Checkoff award $2.1 million to projects driving action for emerging disease prevention, preparedness, mitigation and response for the U.S. swine industry.
University of Minnesota’s Cesar Corzo leads study underscoring the ongoing need for robust and collaborative surveillance systems that integrate on-farm observations with laboratory diagnostics to provide a comprehensive picture of SVA dynamics.
A new SensaPay study reveals the top spending categories that consumers refuse to cut, prioritizing fresh produce, meat and dairy as leading essentials in 2025.
It’s not about PR stunts — this is about building bridges between rural communities and decision-makers, says Cheryl Day, Ohio Pork Council executive vice president.
The U.S. Meat Export Federation is urging the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to review pork and beef trade barriers.
The Farmers First Act is designed to expand and improve behavioral health services in rural communities and connect those in times of crisis with trained medical professionals to receive the personalized care that they need.
Four social media influencers who live and work on farms share how the viral #FarmGirlSummer trend is offering an authentic look at rural life — while building connections, educating viewers and challenging stereotypes along the way.
Very low non-farm unemployment rates can make finding hog farm employees more challenging.
As heat indices soar, how can you keep your livestock and pets safe during dangerous temperatures?
“You can’t take your foot off the pedal,” says Justine Smith of the University of Georgia. The explosive wild pig problem is escalating, and the public’s help is needed in reporting feral swine sightings.
Kids aren’t the only one learning valuable life lessons at stock shows – parents do, too. Veteran show mom Emily Spray gets real about comparison, navigating disappointment and keeping the big things big.
This critical role represents the interests of America’s farmers and ranchers and the U.S. government in trade talks with foreign nations by working to reduce trade barriers, opening new markets, and eliminating unfair trade practices.
Fairs provide an invaluable time to engage with the public about agriculture. But watch out for detractors attempting to sway public opinion and protest these events.
Will pork’s winning taste and flavor win over the most fairgoer votes for the People’s Choice Best New Food in 2025?
Bill Minton, DVM, says the goal of this event is to share on-farm experiences, research and market information to help inform customers and industry partners.
Amid uncertainty in the agricultural outlook, property experts share national and regional insights.