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Former Google Executive Steve Lerch to Open Animal Ag Alliance Summit
Former Google Executive Steve Lerch to Open Animal Ag Alliance Summit

Steve Lerch, president of Story Arc Consulting, will offer the opening keynote address at the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2020 Stakeholders Summit, themed Primed & Prepared.

Disease Elimination Can Lower the Cost of Production
Disease Elimination Can Lower the Cost of Production

The U.S. has robust export markets and a lower cost of production than many other countries, but Joe Connor says cost of production could be even lower if we focus on eliminating diseases rather than controlling them.

U.S. Pork Exports Hit Record Levels in 2019
U.S. Pork Exports Hit Record Levels in 2019

Data from USMEF show pork exports in 2019 hit new records in both volume and value, reaching almost $7 billion.

ONE: The Alltech Ideas Conference Explores Global Food Supply Chain
ONE: The Alltech Ideas Conference Explores Global Food Supply Chain

To explore innovative solutions to the challenges facing the global food supply chain today, ONE: The Alltech Ideas Conference (ONE) returns May 17–19, 2020, in Lexington, Ky. 

U.S. Animal Health Association Addresses ASF Protocols
U.S. Animal Health Association Addresses ASF Protocols

Leading U.S. animal-health group recommends strategies to improve testing methods to keep African swine fever and other foreign animal diseases from entering U.S. pig herds.

How Long Does African Swine Fever Live in Feed?
How Long Does African Swine Fever Live in Feed?

Research shows ASF virus lasts longer in feed than scientists first expected.

4 Ways You Can Protect Your Farm from Activists
4 Ways You Can Protect Your Farm from Activists

Animal rights activism ranked as the number one challenge for the future of the pork industry, according to a 2019 Farm Journal survey. Here are four ways you can protect your farm from animal activists.

Iowa Pork Regional Conferences Offer Health, Feed & Market Information
Iowa Pork Regional Conferences Offer Health, Feed & Market Information

The annual series of Iowa Pork Regional Conferences has been a long-standing partnership of Iowa Pork Producers Association, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the Iowa Pork Industry Center.

Andersen Elected President of South Dakota Pork Producers Council
Andersen Elected President of South Dakota Pork Producers Council

Craig Andersen, a pork producer from Centerville, S.D., has been elected to serve as the 2020 president of the South Dakota Pork Producers Council.

Family Draws Nielands to Pursue Award-Winning Career in Pig Farming
Family Draws Nielands to Pursue Award-Winning Career in Pig Farming

For fifth-generation farmers Aaron and Alyce Nieland of Breda, Iowa, being named the 2019 recipients of the Pork All-American Award by the Iowa Pork Producers Association is not something they take lightly. 

Purdue Creates Smartphone Device to Slow Spread of Foodborne Illness
Purdue Creates Smartphone Device to Slow Spread of Foodborne Illness

Researchers at Purdue University have developed a new tool that identifies the presence of harmful bacteria in food samples.

Company News: CJ Bio, Babcock Genetics and Niman Ranch
Company News: CJ Bio, Babcock Genetics and Niman Ranch

Here's a recap of pork industry news at a glance from CJ Bio, Babcock Genetics and Niman Ranch.

African Swine Fever Hits Popular Tourist Island of Bali
African Swine Fever Hits Popular Tourist Island of Bali

Balinese authorities have confirmed that Bali, the tropical island destination in Indonesia, has now been struck by African swine fever.

What if African Swine Fever Enters the U.S.?
What if African Swine Fever Enters the U.S.?

ASF doesn’t just affect the pork industry, reminded Jennifer Tirey, executive director of the Illinois Pork Producers Association during its annual meeting on Tuesday. If ASF enters the U.S., everyone will be impacted.

Minnesota Pork Board Names 2020 Industry Award Winners
Minnesota Pork Board Names 2020 Industry Award Winners

The Minnesota Pork Board recognized individuals and families who have made significant contributions through pork promotion, consumer and producer education, youth mentoring and service to the pork industry.

USDA Appoints Members to National Pork Producers Delegate Body
USDA Appoints Members to National Pork Producers Delegate Body

USDA recently announced the appointment of 154 producers and five importers to the 2020 National Pork Producers Delegate Body.

USMEF Audio: Coronavirus Impacts Restaurant Demand & Food Distribution
USMEF Audio: Coronavirus Impacts Restaurant Demand & Food Distribution

Joel Haggard, USMEF senior vice president for the Asia Pacific, who is based in Hong Kong, offers observations on how the spread of coronavirus is impacting food demand and distribution in the Greater China region.

Who Will Get a Pay Raise in 2020?
Who Will Get a Pay Raise in 2020?

Salary increases will go to high performers, according to a recent survey of U.S. agricultural companies.

When Animal Activists Strike: Stay Grounded in Your Convictions
When Animal Activists Strike: Stay Grounded in Your Convictions

How do you respond to misinformation and attacks on animal agriculture? And how do you respond when those attacks are targeted at you?

Youth Swine Judging Contest Awards $4,500 in Scholarships
Youth Swine Judging Contest Awards $4,500 in Scholarships

Iowa Pork Producers Association Youth Swine Judging Contest encourages kids to get excited about the pork industry and awards top competitors with $4,500 in scholarships.

Germany Installs Electric Fencing to Deter Wild Boars at Border
Germany Installs Electric Fencing to Deter Wild Boars at Border

The state of Brandenburg, Germany has installed about 75 miles of electric fencing to deter wild boars infected with African swine fever (ASF) from crossing the border it shares with Poland and infecting its pig herd.

PORK Perspectives: A Minute with Dari Brown, Page 2
PORK Perspectives: A Minute with Dari Brown, Page 2

PORK Perspectives provides business and leadership strategy tips from some of the pork industry’s finest. Meet Dari Brown, senior director – livestock technical innovation for Purina Animal Nutrition.

 (l to r) Ben Schmaling, president of the Iowa Purebred Swine Council, presents the 2019 Master Seedstock Award to Bill Owens and Bob Owens.
Iowa Father-Son Duo Takes Home Master Seedstock Producer Award

Bill Owen and his son, Bob, were named the 2019 Master Seedstock Award winners by the Iowa Purebred Swine Council during the Iowa Pork Congress held recently in Des Moines. 

North Carolina Pork Industry Waits on 4th Circuit Ruling
North Carolina Pork Industry Waits on 4th Circuit Ruling

The waiting game continues for the North Carolina pork industry as the three judges for the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Va., now have 90 days to issue their ruling on hog nuisance lawsuits.

Research: Hog Cholera and Pseudorabies Could Spread Through Feed
Research: Hog Cholera and Pseudorabies Could Spread Through Feed

Research from the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine provides the investigation into how feed and feed ingredients may be playing a role in the spread of two swine viruses of global significance.

Climate Control for Newborn Pigs
Climate Control for Newborn Pigs

As the swine industry seeks to better understand prewean mortality, a new product developed by an Iowa-based ag tech startup seeks to address this ongoing problem.

African Swine Fever Strikes Southern Province in the Philippines
African Swine Fever Strikes Southern Province in the Philippines

On Sunday, the Philippine Department of Agriculture reported an outbreak of African swine fever in a southern province in the Philippines, the world's 10th-largest pork consumer.

When the Unexpected Knocks: How Cancer Gave Audrey Angus Perspective 2
When the Unexpected Knocks: How Cancer Gave Audrey Angus Perspective 2

Audrey Angus opens up about her battle with cancer.

Little Changes, Big Improvements
Little Changes, Big Improvements

South Dakota hog farm is conservation conscious

Here's What Makes Coronavirus and African Swine Fever Different
Here's What Makes Coronavirus and African Swine Fever Different

Two completely different viral outbreaks are making international headlines and originating in China – one affects people and one affects pigs. They share the similarity of being viruses, but that’s where it ends.

Australia and UK Wrap Up African Swine Fever Exercise
Australia and UK Wrap Up African Swine Fever Exercise

Government leaders put biosecurity measures to test in the event of an African swine fever outbreak.

News at a Glance: Chore-Time, D&D, Zinpro, Boehringer Ingelheim
News at a Glance: Chore-Time, D&D, Zinpro, Boehringer Ingelheim

Here's a recap of pork industry news at a glance from Chore-Time, D&D Ingredient Distributors, Zinpro Corporation and Boehringer Ingelheim.

Better Options Needed to Handle Non-Ambulatory Swine
Better Options Needed to Handle Non-Ambulatory Swine

Iowa State researchers explore better handling tools and urge development of better solutions.

African Swine Fever Leaves a Mark on Poland’s Hog Industry
African Swine Fever Leaves a Mark on Poland’s Hog Industry

Hog inventories in Poland decreased by 4% in 2019 due to the continuing spread of African swine fever and growing feed costs stemming from the summer 2019 drought.

Registration Now Open for Pork Management Conference
Registration Now Open for Pork Management Conference

Checkoff event provides platform for experts to discuss future of the U.S. pork industry.

This Super Bowl, Don’t Get Sacked by Foodborne Illness
This Super Bowl, Don’t Get Sacked by Foodborne Illness

Use these tips from the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service to keep foodborne illness at bay during the Big Game.

Pig Farmers Pay It Forward with Two Million Servings of Pork
Pig Farmers Pay It Forward with Two Million Servings of Pork

Commitment to We Care shown while fighting food insecurity through the Hams Across America campaign.

Sample Tests Weak Positive for PED Virus in Alberta
Sample Tests Weak Positive for PED Virus in Alberta

A sample collected by Alberta’s swine disease surveillance program has tested weak environmental positive for porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) virus.

Give yourself adequate time to create your succession plan by starting now, not later, says Rena Striegel, Transition Point Business Advisors.
Are You Ready To Pass Your Farm To The Next Generation?

Consider these four tips to jump-start your succession planning process.

Appeal Begins Friday in North Carolina Nuisance Trials

North Carolina farmers will be watching how the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit listens to, discusses and decides the first nuisance case against Murphy-Brown, a subsidiary of Smithfield Foods.

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Why It Will Take Months to Implement USMCA

The President signed USMCA Wednesday, which completed the ratification process in the U.S. However, even if Canada passes USMCA early next month, experts say it could take months to implement the deal.

Global Disease Pressure Mounts, Opportunities Emerge for Pork Industry
Global Disease Pressure Mounts, Opportunities Emerge for Pork Industry

Disease pressures continue to rise and cause problems for the global protein market. Rabobank analysts say opportunities are emerging from the risks the industry faces.

IPPA Announces 2019 Master Pork Producers, Pork Partners
IPPA Announces 2019 Master Pork Producers, Pork Partners

At the 2020 Iowa Pork Congress, the Iowa Pork Producers Association introduced the 2019 class of Master Pork Producers and Master Pork Partners. 

USMEF Audio: Education Helps Record Pork Exports to Central America
USMEF Audio: Education Helps Record Pork Exports to Central America

U.S. pork exports to Central America set another record in 2019. With Dec. results still to be added, exports to the region already totaled nearly $212 million through Nov. and will finish the year at about $230 million.

Continue Testing for Mycotoxins
Continue Testing for Mycotoxins

Mycotoxins in 2019 corn were better than expected, but an expert urges farmers to keep testing corn as he expects numbers to worsen in storage.

Beyond Meat Tests New KFC Nugget That’s More Like Chicken
Beyond Meat Tests New KFC Nugget That’s More Like Chicken

Beyond Meat Inc. and KFC are expanding their test of faux chicken nuggets, this time aiming to offer a product that looks and tastes like it’s made from meat sliced right off a bird.

Listen More, Talk Less: Mike Paustian Takes On Leadership of Iowa Pork
Listen More, Talk Less: Mike Paustian Takes On Leadership of Iowa Pork

Iowa pig farmer Mike Paustian shares his journey from science nerd to president of the Iowa Pork Producers Association.

National Pork Industry Forum Registration Now Open
National Pork Industry Forum Registration Now Open

Pork producers to discuss Pork Checkoff successes and future direction in Kansas City on March 4-6.

Oxford Professor Creates Bacon Scented Patch for Vegans Who Need a Fix
Oxford Professor Creates Bacon Scented Patch for Vegans Who Need a Fix

The scratch-and-sniff product is designed to release the scent of cooked bacon, helping vegetarians and vegans push through meat cravings and stay meat-free.

Burger King's Impossible Whopper
How Popular Is Fake Meat In America?

Research into consumer acceptance of alternative proteins reveals nearly a third of Americans believe fake meat products are simply incomparable to real meat.