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By Roberto Samora SAO PAULO, Oct 26 (Reuters) - JBS will inaugurate a massive breaded chicken and sausage plant in Brazil's southern state of Parana, company executives said on Thursday, as they detailed plans to boost

In a historic and contentious election, Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) was elected as the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, writes Pro Farmer analyst Jim Wiesemeyer in Policy Updates. 

A team at K-State has been chosen by the World Organisation of Animal Health to lead an international effort that will develop decision-making tools and improve communication on the economic impacts of animal diseases.

Here's a quick look at news from pork businesses and organizations this week.

Filling essential roles in the agriculture and food workforce is a top focus for employers. AgCareers.com is continuing Feed Your Future virtual career fairs to connect agriculture and food employers and job seekers.

Two people were killed and one person was seriously injured after a group of wild pigs caused a head-on collision in Jim Wells County, Texas, on Oct. 24.

Cattle feeding margins saw a $30 per head improvement with higher cash prices and lower feed costs. Pork producer margins decline as prices soften.

The Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards final rule is now available for preview. This new rule establishes clear, strong and consistent standards for organic livestock and poultry production, USDA says.

How is FFA growing the next generation of leaders who will change the world? For many, growth occurs during the National FFA Convention & Expo. Here are tips to help attendees (and family members) prepare.

Beginning Jan. 1, 2024, you will be required to report online to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FINCen) any entity that is required to be filed with your state.

Approximately 21,105 pounds of raw pork chorizo products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection are being recalled, announces the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.

When the sows stopped eating, the farm manager closed the feed line, preserved the feed in the bin, and called Scott Dee out to the farm. Little did Dee know that he was about to discover PRRS virus can live in feed.

A new study provides valuable insights into the diagnosis and prevalence of porcine circovirus type 3 in reproductive failure and surveillance cases submitted to the ISU-VDL as well as the synergism of PCV3.

Elementary school students across Iowa are in for an exciting educational adventure that offers a real-time experience to engage with a pig farmer, ask questions and better understand where their food comes from.

Supported by USDA grant, NC State College of Veterinary Medicine researchers are launching the largest study of its kind focusing on a likely culprit of the spread of PEDV: possibly contaminated vehicles.

The World Meat Congress recently convened in Maastricht, Netherlands, for the first time in five years, with a host of thought leaders and organizations focused on the global meat consumer in attendence.

What's TEROW and why does it matter to you? The Early Regional Occurrence Warning project represents additional infrastructure to respond to emerging diseases and highlights efforts towards preparedness,

When we talk about advocacy in animal health and welfare, pre-harvest activities come to mind. Funding programs to protect the nation’s pig herd from FADs is a priority. Equally important are post-harvest policy issues.

According to results of a recent survey funded by the United Soybean Board, the old saying, “You are what you eat,” is not only about consumers. It's about what animals eat, too.

Producers are grappling with significant challenges, and the hope for a turnaround in 2024 is paramount. Producers have witnessed unprecedented losses, leading to financial difficulties and prompting some to exit.

Farmers are opting to tap into their savings from recent prosperous years instead of taking out loans at the highest interest rates since 2007, according to surveys conducted by regional Federal Reserve banks.

For Anthony Novero, biosecurity has been a part of his life for as long as he can remember. His dad managed a research sow farm in the 1980s, where showering in was a way of life before other farms adopted the practice. 

A Washington man was sentenced this week to three years in prison for killing a sow and two piglets at the Clarkston FFA barn.

Smithfield Foods' Chinese owner WH Group is working with banks to take the U.S.-based pork producer public again in the U.S., the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

How does manure pumping affect disease onset in wean-to-finish pigs? A team of researchers is trying to identify practices related to manure pumping that can be managed to decrease incidence of disease onset.

For years, livestock producers have been regulated under EPA’s CAFO Rules, which enforce a strict “zero-discharge” standard for managing manure. Adding unnecessary paperwork will provide no water quality benefit.

It's time to raise user feeds within the Agricultural Quarantine and Inspection (AQI) program, NPPC says. The last fee increase was in 2015. The current fees no longer generate enough revenue to cover program costs.

“We most abolish animal ag to prevent the next pandemic.” While animal rights supporters make up a small percentage, they are loud and can mislead consumers with messages like this. Here's the 2023 activist roundup.

Cattle feeding margins improved modestly last week after cash bids rallied nearly $2 higher. Pork producer margins remain in red.

China's pork output in the third quarter rose 4.8% from a year ago to 12.69 million metric tons, the highest for the quarter in at least a decade, Reuters calculations based on official data showed.

“The public doesn’t realize what these animals are capable of,” says wildlife trapper James Dean. “Unfortunately, you’re going to see more and more reports of people getting hurt in wild pig encounters.”

Uncomplicating disease surveillance is a great opportunity for the swine industry. That’s why Hope Dohlman analyzed the level of detection of PRRSV material in wean-age piglets through the use of an absorbent mat. 

Applications are open for the $5,000 Neil Dierks Scholarship to honor National Pork Producers Council's previous CEO, Neil Dierks.

While swine producers, professionals, organizations and companies celebrate #PORKtober this month, here's a look at a few special notes as to why pork is truly worth celebrating every day of every month of every year.

Hog operations of many sizes and in various locations have successfully implemented anaerobic digesters and are reaping financial renewable energy benefits. Here's a look at three examples.

Why have so few swine operations implemented anaerobic digester systems? Economic challenges and the vertically integrated nature of the industry are two obstacles that prevent adoption of AD systems on farms.

While the U.S. and EU aim to make progress during an upcoming summit, reaching a final agreement is uncertain. This issue has significant implications for U.S./EU ties, climate goals, and geopolitics.

The time to get started on traceability is now, says producer Alan Wulfekuhle. He believes it’s no longer an option – but rather, a duty. But not everyone agrees. In fact, many are unsure of their next move. 

You might encounter labels on pork products like ham, bacon and hot dogs that indicate they are ‘uncured.’ You would be forgiven if you were puzzled why these products appear the same color as traditional cured meats.

European Union pork exports are expected to decline 25% in 2024 compared to 2019 and account for 15% of production, down from 19% in 2019, according to the latest Livestock and Poultry: World Markets and Trade report.

A new tenderloin has been crowned Iowa’s Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin. Find out where you can devour this year’s champion.

Traceability is not a new concept, says National Pork Board chief veterinarian Dusty Oedekoven. He shares why its time for change, along with producers Joe Dykhuis and Alan Wulfekuhle and veterinarian Clayton Johnson. 

The Iowa Pork Producers Association isn't the only pork organization to take advantage of the College Football NIL campaign. Pennsylvania pork producers are working with Chop Robinson, a stand-out for Penn State. 

Aerial Rug and Boundri use satellite imagery to create custom farm products - the most popular being rugs.

Why is traceability is at the center of so many conversations today? “Traceability is the missing link to industry disease eradication and proving regional disease-free status,” says Michigan pork producer Joe Dykhuis.

Cross-contamination between samples is one of the most common pre-analytical errors and can cause misleading diagnostic results, says Casondra Snow, a first year DVM student at the University of Minnesota. 

When the workday is over for Wen Murphy, more often than not, he continues to think about his job and what he will leave for his family members and others who will someday walk the path of those who went before him.

Work by the House or Senate Agriculture Committee on a new farm bill is essentially stalled, Randy Russell tells AgriTalk's Chip Flory. Russell says that could be the case until government funding issues are resolved.

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird says Question 3 will not only cost pork producers across the country hundreds of millions of dollars and drive many out of business, but it will also dramatically raise pork prices.

Cattle feeding margins remain solidly profitable and supported by significant declines in feed costs. Pork producer margins erode.