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

More Brazilian fresh beef, pork and poultry is headed to China, thanks to a new partnership announced between JBS S.A. and  China's WH Group, a publicly traded Chinese meat and food processing company.

A new African swine fever vaccine shows promise for the pork industry. Dave Pyburn, DVM, chief veterinarian for the National Pork Board, says it's one of the best vaccine candidates he's seen so far.

The Iowa Pork Producers Association crowned Abby Bean as the 2020 Iowa Pork Queen and Alexis Berte and Caleb Hogan as pork ambassadors from a field of 13 contestants last week at Iowa Pork Congress.

Do you think the U.S. swine herd will get African swine fever? I watched her face as she worked to pull together everything she could to come up with the right answer. That’s a tough question for a 13-year-old.

Chef Ben Hayes of the Peace of Cake Café at the Facebook facility in Altoona, Iowa, took home the 1st place honors at the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) Taste of Elegance competition.

The USDA says it is moving forward with having a foot and mouth disease vaccine bank.

Four individuals were elected to serve on the Minnesota Pork Board Executive Board at the Minnesota Pork Board’s annual meeting in Minneapolis.

Data from almost 30,000 feed mills indicate that ASF had a hand in the 1.07% decrease in metric tons of feed produced.

NPPC is raising awareness for its position on alternative protein labeling. Jim Monroe, NPPC assistant vice president of communications, says the industry welcomes competition as long as it’s on a level playing field.

2019 was a tough year for pork producers, but Iowa Pork Producers Association leaders say they were encouraged by the general outlook of producers at the 2020 Iowa Pork Congress in Des Moines.

Pigs in Okinawa Prefecture in Japan may have been infected with classical swine fever, also known as hog cholera, through leftover food scraps, experts commissioned by the agricultural ministry in Japan said.

To bolster the nation’s defenses against foreign animal diseases, NPPC is urging the House Committee on Homeland Security to approve funding for additional CBP personnel to conduct agricultural inspections.

The hype leading up to Sunday's big game becomes mind-boggling, which is the only logical explanation for Scott Ostler’s poke in Kansas City’s collective eye with a sharp stick.

A recent study from the University of Illinois shows that the amino acid valine in dried bacterial biomass is just as nutritious as pure crystallized valine.

Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was below average this past week, with 6,430 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $65.45, down $0.46 per head from last week.

A $1.5-million gift from Farm Credit Services of America will support the new position.

The almost 9-foot pizza is divided into five sections, each one representing a region of the United States.

It’s a popular conceit to depict Stone Age people as little more than tribes of ignorant brutes. But a closer look at how they lived reveals that in some ways, their ‘lifestyles’ were superior to ours.

Didn't make it to Iowa Pork Congress? Here's a quick look at what some of the speakers had to say during the seminars.

Perdue Premium Meat Company’s Sioux Center pork harvest facility has completed its $29-million expansion. 

The 6,000-head Carthage System sow farm converted from a conventional European-style sow feeding system to a Gestal 3G free-access feeding system.

The Environmental Protection Agency replaced the 2015 Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule with a final rule called the Navigable Waters Protection Rule on Thursday. 

Provisions in a Kansas law that ban the secret filming at slaughterhouses and other livestock facilities unconstitutionally criminalize free speech, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.

When it comes to preparing for an on-farm emergency, experts say you can’t rely solely on other people to mitigate the problem.

When it comes to ventilation, there’s no substitute for paying attention to what your pigs are telling you, said Doug Owens, senior service manager for New Fashion Pork. 

AgDay's Clinton Griffiths shares an update on this week's top headlines.

Tyson Foods seeks to unite stakeholders across the food and agriculture sector to identify and implement new and creative solutions to sustainably feed the world’s growing population.

Nearly 50 companies introduced “something new” in the New Product Showcase at the Iowa Pork Congress on Wednesday. 

Nearly 10 metric tons of pork from China were seized and destroyed by Italy’s tax police, police in the northeastern city of Padoa said on Wednesday.

SoftBank and Cargill are among a group of investors backing cultivated meat startup Memphis Meats Inc., underscoring the demand for alternatives with less impact on the environment.

Dr. Sara Hough brings production swine health expertise to new role.

Missouri Pork Expo Features Large Swine-Specific Trade Show and Educational Sessions.

Experimental evidence suggests health benefits can be obtained from welfare improvements. Animal welfare scientist Laura Boyle believes there is an important link between health and welfare of pigs. 

It’s warming up in Des Moines this week for the Iowa Pork Congress on Jan. 21-23 and attendees are looking forward to an awesome week in Hy-Vee Hall of the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center in Des Moines.

Tired of losing good employees? Adopt these best practices.

We want to know if you plan to attend or have attended a state pork meeting this year. If you do make time in your busy schedule to attend these events, we want to know why.

The U.S. and China Phase One trade agreement comes with hefty expectations. What could China buy to meet its $40 billion goal, and when could those buys happen? Economists and market experts weigh in.

Residents in The Woodlands Township, located near Houston, Texas, are getting serious about feral hog removal in their neighborhood.

Action elevates experienced leaders within a revised team structure to ensure delivery on new Pork Checkoff strategy.

The toll continues to rise of African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks in South Korea. Three more wild boars were found dead near the border with North Korea, bringing the number of ASF cases to 86 in South Korea.

From career exploration to swine nutrition, don't miss the opportunity to attend Illinois Pork Youth Day on Feb. 15 to spend the day learning more about the diverse opportunities in the pork industry.

Cash traded weaner pig volume was below average this week with 44,720 head being reported which is 90 percent of the 52-week average. Cash prices were $60.73, down $0.73 from a week ago.

Australian wildfire relief effort launched; new websites for two industry partners.

Motorists on Interstate Highway 35 East were slowed down Thursday when a semi hauling 1,738 pigs overturned at the north onramp at the East Mixmaster in Des Moines, Iowa. 

This month, the VIDO-InterVac facility will begin work with the virus in its Containment Level 3-Agriculture facility in Saskatoon. It is the first non-government facility to work with the virus in Canada.

The Senate on Thursday passed USMCA in a landfall vote of 89-10. As expected, the agriculture industry praised the passage and looks forward to President Donald Trump signing the bill into law.

Groups Join the National Pork Board and National Pork Producers Council in Hams Across America Program.

Although it can be scary to open up an intimate part of your life and livelihood, it is important. Whether you use YouTube videos or farm visits or talk to a shopper, being open about your operation can open minds.

Leading chicken producer, Mountaire Farms, first to offer retail products under program label.