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From swine health and technology to marketing and pork as an important protein, four producers dig into the realities and priorities impacting their operation as well as the industry.
A 25-page criminal complaint alleges the researcher and her boyfriend were attempting to bring Fusarium graminearum into the country. The fungus causes significant diseases in a number of food crops, including corn, wheat, barley, soybeans and rice. Toxins from the fungus are harmful to humans and livestock.
Lower feed costs and more domestic demand opportunity offer promising signs for the back half of year.
Uncertain times require focus and prioritization. Here’s a breakdown of the key priorities industry leaders are focused on as they try to create more certainty for producers.
Nearly 300 employees are out of a job, and the company will transition the work to three other production facilities in Wisconsin and Kansas.
Farm leaders often run on empty trying to do it all, but sustainable leadership means protecting your own well-being so you can keep showing up for your team and operation for the long haul.
Award presented during the annual Friends and Family Reunion Oct. 18 in Manhattan.
Today’s biosecurity protocols are more extensive than ever before. It’s easy to overlook a step here or there, says Brandi Burton, a veterinarian with Suidae. She advises being as observant and proactive as possible.
This spring turned into the wettest in over a century for parts of the U.S. As the focus shifts to June, the moisture in the ground will help keep the heat down, but the pattern is also turning drier for two Midwestern states.
Lee Schulz and Chip Flory discuss current supply and demand in the beef and pork industries and what’s ahead.
Once you attend a World Pork Expo event, be prepared to go again and again. Here’s a look at why people make the trip to Des Moines every June and their recommendations on how to make the experience unforgettable.
There’s no question that the conversations held at World Pork Expo – whether in the aisles of the trade show or in the tents under the shade trees – will lead to pivotal decisions, exciting advancements and partnership opportunities that will change the future of the global pork industry.
The third round of disaster aid payments through the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program is the largest amount appropriated by Congress. USDA Deputy Undersecretary Brooke Appleton says those payments are being prepared now.
The findings offer valuable insights into Influenza A virus dynamics across the U.S. Authors say these findings can help inform decisions by producers and veterinarians.
What can you do to minimize exposure to disease at shows this summer?
U.S. swine veterinarians agree that swine health will be a hot topic this week at the World Pork Expo. Here’s their take on the health surprises, problems and opportunities in the first half of 2025.
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The pork industry is supporting the next generation through awards, scholarships and new industry hires.
Navigating the world of health insurance can be daunting, especially for farmers and small business owners. Here’s an explanation of several options that might work for you.
This discovery represents a significant step forward for the global lab-grown meat market — which is estimated to grow by between $5 and $30 billion by 2030.
If the U.S. consumer is to truly reimagine pork, some fairly significant changes may be required over time, says CoBank’s Earnest. Despite the challenges associated with broadening pork’s appeal with domestic consumers, he says the industry is in a strong position.
A federal court ruled Wednesday that an emergency law does not provide President Trump with unilateral authority to impose tariffs on nearly every country. The interruption was short-lived after a federal appeals court granted the Trump administration’s request to temporarily pause a lower-court ruling.
A new feature in AgView is opening doors for greater efficiencies and opportunities to keep business moving. Here’s a look at how swine production health plans created in AgView can be powerful tools for decisionmakers in an outbreak scenario.
It’s important to check in with ourselves and others as mental health is just as important as physical health.
Finding solutions to trade challenges were a significant part of discussions during last week’s U.S. Meat Export Federation Spring Conference in Fort Worth, Texas.
New facility in Perry, Iowa, will create 500 new jobs, boost local economy and feed millions nationwide.
Several conferences and conventions will be held this summer to bring information, and health and technology updates to producers and pork industry professionals.
The Intercontinental Congress of Pork Producers attracts global players in the pork industry and provides a showcase for innovations, access to key decision makers, and an opportunity to make strategic connections.
Modern building replaces one built more than five decades ago. Researchers say it will help them study the best ways to manage nursery pigs.
The start of June could bring high heat and drier weather, which is a stark contrast from the forecast for the last week of May.