Now that the mystery illness impacting some dairy herds has been revealed as the same strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza that has been impacting the U.S. poultry flock, pork producers are asking questions.
The University of Missouri became the first college to land an electric autonomous tractor, a tool that will drive teaching and research into the future.
Almost 34,000 pigs at 12 farms in the northern Italian region of Lombardy have been culled to counter the spread of African swine fever, a spokesperson for the region said on Wednesday.
From PEDV to pork productivity in difficult times, the conversations that took place at the Allen D. Leman Swine Conference covered a wide expanse of topics. Here are a few thoughts worth repeating.
"Protein in often in short supply for food banks and this sponsorship allows those in need to have access to a nutritious, wholesome protein source—pork," says Courtney Gray with Pennsylvania Pork Producers Council.
The first few weeks of a pig's life are important for their health and growth potential and can also be a challenge with changes in environment and diet. Here's some tips on how to help them thrive from the beginning.
From lactose alternatives to the effects of varying feed intake levels during early gestation when sows are housed in a free-access housing setting, Rafe Royall is on a mission to improve profitability for pig farmers.
Cybersecurity is no longer just about avoiding those sketchy phishing emails or resetting our passwords. It’s about being aware of our online presence in animal ag and how that may make us vulnerable to extremists.
When you consider the number of stressors wean pigs face, it’s no surprise that starting pigs in the nursery can be challenging. So, the question becomes, what can you do to help? Here are eight tips to reduce stress.
"Speaking up for our industry is critical to having lawmakers understand that decisions they make in Washington affect how we can continue to provide safe, nutritious food," says NPPC's Scott Hays.
U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO, Dan Halstrom, recently shed light on an international producer and grower tour, as well as the current state of U.S. meat exports.
A newly funded study led by Kimberly VanderWaal aims to create an “integrative data science” platform to predict the ability of PRRSV-2 variants to provoke an immune response and spread across farms.
One day, he’s hanging out with his brothers, basking in the warmth of his mom. The next day, he gets mixed in with his neighbors and finds himself in a new home. Here's why getting pigs off to a good start is essential.
The uncertainty surrounding Proposition 12 is one reason why Scott Hays, a Missouri pork producer and president of the National Pork Producers Council, says he’s not interested in changing how his farm produces pork.
It's no wonder farmers experience higher levels of anxiety and depression because of the many factors they deal with that are out of their control. But how does that affect their family? A new study sheds light.
The rationale behind a newly funded National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences study led by Iowa State's Aileen Keating is that many metabolic changes are similar between obese and heat stressed animals.
Doug Hensley from Hertz Real Estate answers the question, "How much do crop prices impact the decision-making process of farmland buyers" and shares how this year is shaping up to be a bit busier than anticipated.
Although there is no shortage of topics the U.S. pork industry needs to wrap its head around right now, National Pork Producers Council CEO Bryan Humphreys says foreign animal disease continues to be a high priority.
One may argue teenagers have a lot of learning left to do, but I could argue they are wiser than they get credit for. After all, they are in a period of life where they hear a lot of advice from well-meaning people.
Who loves pepperoni? Prove how much you love one of America's favorite ways to spice up a pizza by checking out Hormel's exclusive "Pepperoni Shop" leading up to National Pepperoni Pizza Day.
Although mycotoxin monitoring makes headlines each harvest season, it should stay top of mind year-round. Active mycotoxin surveillance is key to protecting the health and productivity of your swine operation.
The proposal would strengthen protections for farmworkers in the H-2A program and help prevent abuses that undermine wages and standards for all agricultural workers, according to the Department of Labor.
The Livestock Consolidation Research Act would direct a study on the impact of livestock industry consolidation, and a report about how this has affected new market entrants, access to resources and purchasing power.
Narrowly focusing on a single pathogen during a diagnostic investigation is risky, experts agreed during a porcine sapovirus webinar. A narrow focus could result in missed detections of emerging or less common pathogens.
Caitlyn Wileman, an Iowa State University Ph.D. student, is studying the changes in the microbiome of the pig and its manure when fed different levels of soybean meal. Here's why she's an up-and-coming leader to know.
Duke-NUS Medical School announced the discovery of several previously unknown strains of swine influenza viruses that have been circulating unnoticed in Cambodian pig populations over the past 15 years.
AgCareers.com announces the Feed Your Future scholarship application period is open. Niman Ranch awards nearly $250,000 in scholarships at its 25th annual Hog Farmer Appreciation Dinner in Des Moines, Iowa.
China's GDP growth could possibly drop lower than the U.S. this year. In fact, fewer and fewer sectors are healthy, and only then by direct government intervention.
“The more links that we can link together to form a chain, just like on a farm, the longer that chain is, the more that we can do with it,” explains Jamie Burr with National Pork Board.
Building on a robust first-half performance, July exports of U.S. pork continued to outpace year-ago levels, while beef continues to find a challenging export environment.
U.S. pork producers are concerned the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity talks won’t address tariffs and market access issues, including sanitary and phytosanitary measures, that restrict their exports.
Tyson Foods is deploying autonomous refrigerated box trucks to bolster Tyson routes in Northwest Arkansas. Operating 18 hours a day, these driverless trucks will deliver products to distribution and storage facilities.
A dead wild boar in Sweden has tested positive for African swine fever (ASF). This is the first time for the deadly ASF virus to rear its head in this country, Sweden's Veterinary Institute said on Wednesday.
Several industry experts and ag influencers fill the roster of mentors for The Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2023 College Aggies Online (CAO) program, with over $20,000 in scholarships available to participants.
More than 1,000 pounds of pork were intercepted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists at the Louisville Port of Entry. Here's what
Importer AJC International, Inc., of Atlanta, Ga., is recalling approximately 17,428 pounds of frozen, raw pork products that were not presented for import reinspection into the United States, the USDA’s FSIS announced.
From new hires to new opportunities, here's a look at some recent news from Merck Animal Health and ByoPlanet, the Missouri Pork Association, NOVUS International and Lallemand Animal Nutrition.
From consumer preferences to labor, the challenges are stacked for the next generation of swine enthusiasts entering the pork industry. Despite the obstacles, five Ph.D. students share their optimism and viewpoints.
Hillshire Brands Company of St. Joseph, Mo., recalled approximately 15,876 pounds of blended meat and poultry smoked sausage products that may be contaminated with bone fragments.