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Dale and Lori Stevermer, pork producers from Easton, Minn., were named a 2024 Farm Family of the Year by the University of Minnesota and IDEAg Group at Farmfest! in Morgan, Minn.
Gene editing has the potential to improve animal health, reduce antibiotic use, and help produce safe food if it is not overregulated, NPPC says.
NPPC has been partnering with a leading accounting and food and agriculture consulting firm to create an in-depth analysis to help protect and advance the tax provisions most important to the pork industry.
Give a man a fish and he eats once, but teach a man to fish and he sustains himself. We need to develop better high-tech science communication to meet people where they are to achieve the high-touch successes needed to improve pork loin demand and relevance.
Last week’s slaughter hog price falling below the July breakeven selling price signals that profitability may be limited for a wean-to-finish hog operation in August.
Originally from southern Brazil, Jamil Faccin is passionate about swine nutrition, production, research, technology and innovation.
Patrick Fleming is back. And he’s back with more energy and determination than ever before to help take consumer marketing of pork to new levels.
While I do not need the government to tell me how the cost of living has increased, the most recent data for July is now available. To be honest, I question whether the officially reported inflation figures align with what we are experiencing.
Here’s a round-up of stories from the Missouri State Fair.
Pilgrim’s Pride, one of the largest U.S. poultry processors, agreed to pay $100 million to settle claims it conspired with rivals to underpay chicken farmers, the final and by far the largest settlement in the seven-year-old antitrust case.
Entrepreneurial Franklin County farm family to be recognized for their commitment to the community and care for their land and livestock.
Olympic silver-medal winning synchronized diving duo Kassidy Cook and Sarah Bacon will appear for a meet and greet for one day only at the Minnesota State Fair.
A revered voice for the beef industry, Greg leaves behind a legacy in agricultural media and will be remembered for his dedication to the advancement of beef production during his 40-year career.
In anticipation of a national rail strike, the Canadian Meat Council and the Canadian Pork Council are calling on the federal government to employ section 107 of the Canada Labour Code to avoid the unprecedented damage to industry this disruption to service could cause.
Texas A&M AgriLife research aims to advance understanding and guide wildlife management.
Fan covers were tested at a single 2,400 head commercial, tunnel-ventilated, wean-to-finish site fully stocked with mid-finishing pigs to determine the most effective material to utilize for covering fans on swine barns to enhance biosecurity.
Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to propose several economic measures aimed at addressing key voter concerns such as housing and grocery costs with a federal ban on price gouging.
Iowa pig farmer Mike Paustian believes it’s important to introduce the technology in a thoughtful, comprehensive manner, so everyone has a chance to get their questions answered and concerns heard.
Under the guidance of Iowa FFA and 4-H mentors, 16 Special Olympic athletes proudly presented their pigs in the Swine Barn during the Bacon Buddies® event.
First round of annual grant funding to support 21 local FFA chapter activities and operational needs.
Authority. Respect. Admiration. Street cred. Call it what you want, but when it comes to leadership in the pork industry, there is nothing like having been there and done that. It’s one of the great stories about working in animal agriculture.
Keeping pigs and people healthy is vital as youth continue to travel for swine exhibition shows. The detection of influenza A in dairy cattle earlier this year elevates the focus on diligent biosecurity for all livestock producers.
This decision marks a significant transformation in Vance’s political career, as he has evolved from being a vocal critic of Trump during the 2016 election to becoming a staunch ally and supporter of the former president.
No real demand for meatless options at McDonald’s, so chain won’t have McPlant or salads on any menus. The company will focus on chicken and bringing back the McRib.
Company says production will be consolidated to other Smithfield facilities to increase efficiencies.
U.S. Red Meat Symposium takes a look at opportunities in Mexico
The potential for additional demand from China as a consequence of any anti-dumping measures is welcome for Brazilian exporters.
Harrison Furlow opens up about leadership and the future of the pork industry.
The 25th Annual Missouri Pork Classic was held June 18.
Fleming will lead the marketing and domestic demand team on a revolutionary, data-driven approach to make pork more relevant to more Americans.