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The Butler Community College Livestock Judging team was named high team overall in a tight to the top of the junior collegiate contest at the 2023 North American International Livestock Exposition.

Cash cattle traders were jolted by a steep price decline last week that erased much of the profit on cattle sent to market. Pork margins remain red.

Management of swine manure demands constant attention. As manure pumping and application continue, safety and effective treatment strategies are essential to address the rising concern of swine manure foaming on farms.

A large crowd gathered for the 4-H Livestock Contests results at the North American International Livestock Exposition on Nov. 15 in Louisville, Ky. Here are the winners in livestock judging, skillathon and quiz bowl.

Livestock judging changed the direction of Dale Hummel and Ryan Rash's lives, opening up opportunities they never saw coming. They share 5 tips on how to score better in the reasons room.

Rena Striegel's workshop at the upcoming Top Producer Summit will leave attendees with four main takeaways.

The Oklahoma State University Livestock Judging team continues to break records by winning its 23rd national championship at the NAILE Senior Collegiate Livestock Contest.

It's all about education in the classroom, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra told Agritalk host Chip Flory. Last week, Feenstra, alongside U.S. Rep. Yadira Caraveo, introduced the Future FARMER Act.

More than 1 in 5 U.S. adults live with a mental illness. U.S. Representative Jim Costa (D-CA) says Congress cannot ignore the mental health crisis in America anymore. 

A recent American Veterinary Medical Association study found less than 4% of veterinarians nationwide predominantly practice production animal medicine. Here's what Iowa State University is doing to help change that.

JBS SA, the Brazil-based meat behemoth, is braced for tough times as low cattle availability squeezes beef margins in the U.S., its main market, and management works to return pork business margins to more stable levels.

In September, U.S. pork exports experienced a slight decline compared to the previous year but maintained a robust pace, according to data released by the USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

Fewer unique genotypes than the ASF research community first believed means there is less diversity of ASF virus affecting communities across the globe, USDA researchers say.

An extension of the current farm bill is now a reality. House and Senate Agriculture Committee leaders were able to extend the current legislation as a possible government shutdown looms.

Two new decision tool spreadsheets are now available to help producers analyze cost of mortality.

Australian researchers are teaming up with U.S. company MBF Therapeutics to evaluate an African swine fever vaccine candidate. 

Scott Hays will step into the role of executive director of the Missouri Pork Association following the retirement of Don Nikodim, who has led the organization for 40 years.

Recent conservation efforts have proven effective at controlling wild pig populations in the Southeastern U.S., according to new research.

The debate over immigration continues to be an issue in Washington. However, the Ag Economists' Monthly Monitor shows economists are still skeptical it's enough for Congress to act on immigration reform.

In August, two U.S. surgical teams announced successful experimental kidney transplant from transgenic pigs into brain-dead human recipients. Jim Lowe, DVM, is on the team on Makana’s KidneyX Prize Competition Award.

The National Pork Board's flagship certification programs have been confirmed to be compliant with ISO Technical Specification 34700, recognizing pig farmers' commitment to the highest level of care and well-being.  

Wild hog populations are continuing to spread and move north in the U.S. As one of the most destructive invasive animal species in the U.S., the significant increase in the wild hog population is a great concern.

It's not easy to be an award-winning FFA advisor, but Riley Hintzsche of Streator Township High School in Illinois, makes it look that way. Here's one of his secrets and how that's making an impact on the pork industry.

Innovation is sometimes a producer’s choice, and sometimes it’s a necessity precipitated by government or practices imposed by customers. Either way, there are essential components of your farm you should review.

The Last Acre Act would help expand high-speed internet access across eligible farmland, ranchland and farm sites. At least 15% of farms and ranches have no access to the internet today. 

Hong Kong authorities on Thursday ordered the culling of around 5,600 pigs in a herd after the African swine fever (ASF) virus was discovered at a local pig farm.

Although foreign animal disease may be more likely to enter the country with the animals themselves, feed – including soybeans and corn – also raise concern in the livestock industry. Here are three ways to lessen risk.

Swine practitioners consider many factors when implementing antibiotic regimens. DVM student Sarah Lutz says duration of therapy is also important. She studied how quickly Excede (CCFA) goes to work after a single dose.

Cattle feeding margins decline even as fed steers trade steady to higher for the week. Packer margins erode on weaker wholesale beef prices. Pork producer margins improve but remain underwater.

The Canadian Pork Council says it's critical that the government makes Bill C-234 law quickly. Here's why Canadian pork producers are behind this legislation.

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced updates on how USDA plans to address the complex competition issues in agricultural markets in order to create a fairer playing field for small- and mid-size farmers.

Iowa State University linebacker Zach Lovett is joining in on Iowa Pork Producers Association’s viral “Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon” marketing initiative encouraging Iowans to eat more pork. 

Rep. Thompson, chairman of the House Ag Committee, continues to express optimism about passing a new farm bill in December in the House of Representatives. But he says an extension of the current farm bill is needed.

Xylazine is an important animal sedative that's used in almost every sector of veterinary medicine. However, illicit or illegal xylazine is increasingly showing up in street drugs.

While Thanksgiving staples like turkey, green beans, gravy and stuffing will be common throughout the country, items such as cornbread, ham and macaroni and cheese are more likely to be a part of meals in the South.

Zack Peppmeier is using image processing algorithms to help evaluate and select market and breeding swine. This could aid in genetic selection, saving the producer on labor and increasing a herd's genetic potential.

In recognition of many years of service to the U.S. agricultural industry, the U.S. Meat Export Federation recently announced its 2023 award recipients.

A regional analysis of farm income that includes a look at how Kansas farmers are doing indicates livestock receipts are up and crop receipts are down. And, said Jenny Ifft, “where you are in the state matters.”

Pork producer Robert Kluver hosted President Joe Biden at his farm in Northfield, Minn., last Wednesday. Biden was on a tour of the Midwest, touting billions of dollars in aid he recently pledged for rural America.

The FDA, through its Center for Veterinary Medicine, has taken two new actions regarding Mecadox (carbadox), a drug marketed by Phibro Animal Health Corporation.

A new outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) was discovered on a farm in Hong Kong.

U.S. pork productivity has been fantastic with producers raising more pigs while farrowing fewer sows. Fortunately or unfortunately, that means we have a lot of barns that are really full, says Christine McCracken.

Succession planning can be a complex and emotionally charged process. Achieving consensus among family members, committing to the plan and understanding potential consequences are vital to secure the future of the farm.

No one knows how long McDonald's beloved pork patty sandwich will be available or which locations will participate, but it appears the Farewell Tour is over...again.

Animals receive shots for various reasons throughout their life, just like people. Regardless of why the animal received a shot, it is important to dispose of the needle in a safe way.

According to Rabobank’s recent global pork quarterly report, even certain improvements struggle to help flip the narrative for the industry throughout the world.

Animal activist Wayne Hsiung was found guilty of one felony and two misdemeanor charges after nearly a week of deliberations before a Sonoma County jury for his role in "open rescues" on two farms.

Producers now have a safe and effective water administration option for controlling swine respiratory disease in reproducing sows in both the U.S. and Canada, Pharmgate says about Aivlosin Water Soluble Granules.

The Panama Canal is now cutting its daily ship transits by half this winter due to severe drought.

Lisa Becton has been named associate director of the Swine Health Information Center. Most recently, Becton served as the National Pork Board’s director of swine health.