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The budget specifically dedicates funding for the Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, keeping the state’s diagnostic labs ready for emerging threats.
NPPC President Duane Stateler says this is one of the most consequential pieces of legislation for American agriculture in years.
Our barns will need managers. Our companies will need innovators. Our industry will need leaders. And they’re out there – right now – waiting for someone to believe in them.
Are you taking advantage of the SDRS data and information available to make better decisions for the health and profitability of your operation?
How can you avoid candidate drop-off, a situation where job seekers initiate applications but fail to complete them?
The deal, according to President Trump, allows the U.S. “total access” to Vietnam’s markets with a zero tariff on U.S. products exported to Vietnam.
Courtney Case says her first priority is caring for the sows, but building a positive culture for her team is a close second. Here’s how it’s helped change one sow farm.
The agriculture industry relies heavily on research and science to build the food supply, says NPPC CEO Bryan Humphreys. The lack of agriculture groups’ input is noticeable in the report.
The legislation fully funds measures and programs that help prevent, prepare for, and respond to foreign animal diseases.
Burnout shows up when people are over extended, misaligned and are trying to carry all the things all the time without any support, even while doing work they love.
The renewed national focus on the correlation between what Americans eat and how it impacts our overall wellbeing creates a timely opening for our industry to highlight the proven health benefits of eating pork.
The case was relisted or marked “Distributed for Conference” six times since May 15.
Showing pigs opened the door for many opportunities in Haley Schwecke’s life, but most importantly it instilled a passion for pigs and people that motivates her research today.
Federal agents immediately descended upon the traveler, handcuffed him, and turned him over to Homeland Security Investigations agents for prosecution.
Weaning stress can damage the intestinal tract, making piglets more susceptible to disease and reducing growth performance. That’s why it’s essential to get the newly weaned pig off to a good start.
The industry is starting to see profits from a cumulative standpoint similar to levels in August 2022 and producers could be seeing breakeven this August.
Here’s a quick look at new products and business developments in the pork industry.
This annual event presented by Iowa Pork Producers Association brings together BBQ enthusiasts while giving back to local communities.
Here’s a quick look at headlines in the pork industry.
The blazing summer temperatures are an urgent reminder to farmers and ranchers who work outside to to pay attention to their bodies and do everything they can to protect themselves from heat stroke and heat exhaustion.
China recently approved 23 U.S. pork plants to export product to the Asian nation, following recent trade talks between Washington and Beijing.
By monitoring pigs and farm employees in sow farms and nurseries, Daniel Moraes’ research reveals valuable insights into IAV diversity that could help producers make better decisions.
New convenience snacks featuring U.S. pork are available in Mexico.
Greg Peterson hit the road last week. He shares a Gold Key Certified John Deere tractor and a vintage International Harvester tractor that made his picks of the week.
Although H5N1 is not in the commercial swine herd yet, the swine industry is working to find answers to the hard questions. How can we prevent it? How can we mitigate it? If it does come, what will it look like in pigs?
A Farm Credit peer benchmarking review reveals what differentiated pork operations that have done well and those that have struggled.
The on-again, off-again reports regarding ICE raids is sowing confusion for those who rely on immigrant labor and causing labor shortages because employees aren’t showing up for work.
The business side of the pork industry is good and needs to be good, says veterinarian Clayton Johnson. But producers face uncertainty with PRRS and other diseases, making the current state of the industry a bit of a paradox.
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In pork production, the first few days of a piglet’s life set the tone for everything that comes next.
The Senate and House each have their own Committee proposals for President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill. There are some key differences in each that could impact farmers and ranchers.