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A coalition of 268 agricultural and business organizations asked dockworkers and port operators on the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico to return to the bargaining table to hammer out a new labor agreement.
Agricultural groups said over the weekend they do not support year-end spending package sans economic aid for ag producers.
The Swine Health Information Center announced renewed funding for the Domestic Swine Disease Monitoring Report including the addition of Escherichia coli monitoring.
USDA approves funding to bolster efforts to prevent further spread through surveillance, animal health checkpoints and domestic preparedness.
As federal policy decisions tend to heavily impact rural industries, the outcome of the 2024 election promises to significantly shape the rural economy in the year ahead. CoBank’s annual report outlines what to expect.
Large-scale family farms (GCFI of $1,000,000 or more) accounted for 48% of the total value of production and 31% of agricultural land in 2023.
Brazil’s chicken meat and pork production and exports are expected to eclipse records that were set this year.
This marks another milestone toward protecting Ohio agriculture against the massive disease and economic threat posed by non-native feral swine entering the state.
Why are these big names drawing attention, sparking excitement and inspiring others to step up this holiday season?
A bullish outlook on the U.S. pork market means it’s time to take advantage of opportunities that come your way, says Erin Borror with the U.S. Meat Export Federation.
A collection of five studies from 2024 publications can help improve farrowing and wean outcomes, ensuring the health and survivability of wean pigs for transport.
“It feels great to know we are helping feed those in need with nutritious protein, especially during the holidays,” says Kassidy Cook, Olympic medalist.
Can we really move more pork consumption domestically? It’s a question Brett Kaysen says he gets all the time from producers. His answer may not be the popular one, but he wholeheartedly stands by it.
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Recent expansion of JEV into new geographic regions of Australia warrants close investigation to prevent a potential JEV incursion into the U.S., SHIC reports.
Here’s a round-up of new products and platforms to help pork producers.
New technique adds one more layer of biosecurity to help protect the swine industry.
A recent study at Kansas State University took a look at a key factor influencing feed intake – type and design of the lactation feeder – to see if this could help increase intake.
There’s just something about women stepping up to encourage each other to achieve professional success.
Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 19,940 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $83.28, up $5.21 per head from last week.
Low expected corn prices will translate into relatively low feed costs during the first part of next year. Here’s a look at trends in feed costs.
The Swine Health Information Center partners with the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research to protect U.S. swine herd.
Scientists Assess a Tick’s Potential to Spread Disease in Southern U.S.
The numbers show year-over-year increases in October for beef and pork exports positioned to set annual value and value records in 2024.
Hong Kong-based WH Group, the world’s largest pork producer, said its shareholders approved spinning off Smithfield Foods into a listed company in the United States.
Many people fear rodenticides will become even more difficult to access and more expensive to use after the EPA’s release of the final biological evaluation for 11 rodenticide active ingredients.
Scott Dee, a retired veterinarian with Pipestone, has thought about PRRS more than most people throughout his lifetime. Here’s what he’s learned and what he sees in the future.
Two weeks after the pest was detected in a Mexican cow, U.S. officials remain focused on the health and wellness of U.S. livestock.
“I know people are concerned about the tariffs, but the fact is, [Trump] looks at tariffs as a way to get their attention and eventually to get better and reciprocal trade agreements,” says Terry Branstad.
Research collaboration creates potential for genetic tools to control disease-spreading ticks.