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The contract between the International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance is set to expire on Sept. 30. Negotiations between the two parties have stalled, raising concerns about a possible strike starting Oct. 1.
When asked how old your weaned pigs are, you likely respond with a simple answer like 21 days. But are the weaned pigs really 21 days old or is that just the interval from loading into the farrowing room to weaning?
The $5,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a graduate student enrolled in a land-grant university pursuing a field of study that directly supports the pork industry.
Ohio pig farmer Duane Stateler is optimistic, but he’s not going to stop speaking up for the passage of the farm bill now.
France has increased its surveillance of African swine fever along part of the border with Germany as the disease continues to spread among wild boar in much of Europe.
How are Iowa State Cyclone football players Stevo Klotz and Xavier Hamilton attempting to attach their names to the popular ‘Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon’ promotion?
The effects are already visible, with declining French barley exports to China and the U.S. struggling to sell corn for the new season.
Animal rights extremists continually attempt to gain access to farms and facilities by any means necessary – and oftentimes that comes with a lack of biosecurity measures like proper clothing and sanitizing.
On the heels of the recent debate, we’d like to know which presidential candidate, Democrat Kamala Harris or Republican Donald Trump, you believe will have a more positive impact on agriculture.
Food price is real. Ask any American about their budget for groceries. However, there is another part to this story that is rarely mentioned in these news stories – the cost to produce food.
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) released the unedited responses from Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump to its questionnaire on federal agricultural policy.
In November, Denver residents will cast their vote on a plan to ban slaughterhouses in the city.
Iowa State sophomore running back Abu Sama III and freshman offensive lineman Isaiah Seymour participate in tryouts to join the popular ‘Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon’ initiative.
China’s soybean imports reached a record high in August 2024, reflecting significant growth in the country’s demand for the oilseed, but meat imports declined.
African swine fever continues to ravage pig farms in Italy, with at least 24 separate outbreaks and hundreds of farms affected.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza and African swine fever are two high-priority research areas that will be funded through a $17.6-million investment by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to protect the health and welfare of agricultural animals.
The decision is a key part of Canada’s response plans to control and ultimately eliminate an outbreak of FMD should it be detected in Canadian animals.
Providing housing for farm workers is an excellent way to increase employee retention, heighten morale and boost performance.
The value of exports to pork producers in the U.S. cannot be understated.
Producers across the country have experienced headwinds as the farm bill delays continue, ranging from extreme weather to high input costs to uncertain global demand to supply chain disruptions.
The unusual rainfall amounts during spring/summer of 2024 in the Midwest resulted in increased mosquito-related producer concerns such as carcass blemishing in pigs.
Mosquitos aren’t just an annoying threat for humans, they can also transmit many pathogens and cause problems for pigs.
Large displays in 200 Hy-Vee stores across the Midwest featuring the viral NIL promotion with Iowa State Cyclone football players launch this first week of September.
As we approach the end of 2024, there are a few items that should be standard for every pork business in the U.S.
Key Asian markets and Mexico fuel strong month for beef exports and record value for Mexico headlines robust month for pork exports.
The good old farm truck — not only does it get us where we need to go and help us get the day’s tasks done, but it also carries along biosecurity risks that the industry can’t ignore.
Agriculture can sometimes act as a buffer during broader economic recessions, as demand for essential food items tends to remain relatively stable. However, when multiple indicators align in the industry, it can signal a recession.
Purdue University’s Center for Food and Agricultural Business has released a new study that takes a dissects the interactions between farmers and ag professionals.
Makana Therapeutics scientists have discovered that pigs contain a fourth gene that when inactivated will greatly reduce the risk of organ rejection in a human recipient.