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Leading by example sets the standards on a team by building trust, creating a collaborative environment and forming a culture of accountability. This is how Aaron Hoffmann of Schwartz Farms Inc. shows up as a manager.
Here’s why the Canadian Pork Council is “saying no to a bad deal.”
The ability to connect people to each other and agriculture and the ability to identify challenges before they happen are two talents Dave Preisler used throughout his career working on behalf of Minnesota pig farmers.
Need a good one-liner to make your valentine swoon? Try one these tested and true oaths of love featuring the best animal on the farm this Valentine’s Day.
Understanding potential impacts of JEV on pork production is critical to protecting the health of the U.S. swine herd as well as mitigating the risk of this emerging disease. Here’s what the pork industry is doing now.
Farm Journal’s Trust In Food and The Sustainability Consortium are partnering to gather insights into the vital role data collection and sharing plays in measuring sustainability in the pork supply chain.
Jim and Pam Pool provided an initial gift to jump start the Endowed Chair position in Applied Swine Nutrition at K-State. The endowment will support future faculty to maintain excellent academic standards.
NASDA supports farmers and ranchers’ ability to safeguard animal health through the responsible use of vaccines.
“Pork is synonymous with the Super Bowl,” says David Lani, executive chef of The Syndicate in Bellefontaine, Ohio. He shares three mouthwatering recipes to win over the crowd at your Super Bowl party.
Super Bowl fans in Illinois will be able to cheer on some familiar faces in a commercial during the big game on Sunday. Illinois pork producer Chad Leman says the commercial is all about communicating trust in farmers.
A new collaboration plans to target research studying two swine diseases -- PEDV and PPRS -- as well as immune system function in pigs and piglets using a cutting-edge yeast-based technology.
NASDA members urge Congress to require USDA’s Food Safety Inspection Service to provide at least 50% funding match to state departments of agriculture to ensure the viability of state meat and poultry inspection.
Here’s a round-up of news headlines from Indiana, Iowa and Illinois state pork associations.
Swine producers are caught in belt-tightening measures testing the limits of their resourcefulness. Don’t let the need to save money blind you to the importance of biosecurity for your operation. Here are ways to save.
Matt England, president and CEO of Triumph Foods, is thrilled on the progress a federal judge’s ruling has brought for the pork industry, but he says it’s more meaningful than just pigs and pork chops.
The U.S. achieved favorable outcomes at the recent Codex Alimentarius Commission meeting, reinforcing science-based food safety standards and continued foreign market access for U.S. food and agricultural exports.
Improving prices for live cattle helped boost cattle feeding margins but the higher bids and lower wholesale beef prices turned packer margins negative. Pork producers also found improved margins but remain in the red.
December pork exports climbed nearly 10% from a year ago while December beef exports were the largest since August and December export value increased 10% year-over-year.
The Ohio Pork Council recognized several top volunteers for their outstanding contributions to the state’s pork industry recently at the Ohio Pork Congress. Here’s a look at this year’s winners.
In 2023, pork producers did a better job of managing risk and that’s made a big difference. Steve Meyer says this is one of the reasons he hasn’t heard of many wholesale bankruptcies this year despite negative margins.
From innovative ideas and encouraging conversations to powerful networking and frank discussions, the Ohio Pork Congress was a huge success. Here are top takeaways from the powerful line-up of speakers.
Agriculture, anti-corruption, digital trade, good regulatory practices, standards collaboration, trade facilitation and customs procedures were a few topics addressed during a third round of negotiations with the USTR.
On Monday, February 5 the news of Bill Northey’s passing quickly spread through the agriculture industry, of which he dedicated his professional life to serving.
According to two sources, in recent days the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York has interviewed former ADM employees, ramping up pressure on the global commodities giant.
Since the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill lapsed in December 2020, U.S. businesses have paid more than $1.5 billion in tariffs on imported products, affecting jobs and raising prices for consumer. Here’s why it matters to you.
Some legislators say it’s time to strengthen cybersecurity protections within the food and agriculture critical infrastructure sector by identifying vulnerabilities and improving protective measures.
Cash-traded weaner pig volume was above average this week with 66,465 head being reported, which is 107 percent of the 52-week average.
Here’s a round-up of company news headlines in the pork industry.
Novozymes and Chr. Hansen have merged to successfully establish the company Novonesis, a world-leading biosolutions partner for better business, healthier lives, and a healthier planet, the company said in a release.
A new act aims to boost transparency and clarify labeling requirements for plant-protein and cell-cultured protein products so consumers know what they are buying. Here’s what you need to know.