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Declining Business: West Coast Ports Losing Trade to Competing Coasts, USMEF Reports
Declining Business: West Coast Ports Losing Trade to Competing Coasts, USMEF Reports

While a backlog of ships may not be grabbing headlines compared to 2020, the labor uncertainty is impacting U.S. red meat exports, says Dan Halstrom, USMEF president and CEO.

NPPC Wants Kenya to Eliminate Restrictions on U.S. Pork 
NPPC Wants Kenya to Eliminate Restrictions on U.S. Pork 

With a population nearing 50 million, a growing middle class and solid tourism-driven demand from its hotel, restaurant and institutional food service sectors, Kenya has the potential to be a significant export market.

The Maschhoffs Announces 'Refreshed' Strategic Objectives
The Maschhoffs Announces 'Refreshed' Strategic Objectives

The Maschhoffs, a leading pork production company, announced the launch of its refreshed purpose, core values and strategic objectives.

Olymel Reduces Sow Herd by 17,000 Due to Market Uncertainty
Olymel Reduces Sow Herd by 17,000 Due to Market Uncertainty

Olymel is cutting about 80 jobs as it reduces hog production in Western Canada due to ongoing financial losses and market uncertainty.

Farm Country Update: How Will Proposition 12 Change the Pork Industry?
Farm Country Update: How Will Proposition 12 Change the Pork Industry?

To help bring clarity to the recent Prop 12 ruling and how it may impact the pork supply chain, join Jennifer Shike, editor of Farm Journal’s PORK, and industry experts in the upcoming Farm Country Update on June 1.

Carving Out Convenience: Young Cattle Producer Serves Up Success With Vending Machine of Meat
Carving Out Convenience: Young Cattle Producer Serves Up Success With Vending Machine of Meat

With a slogan of "raised, not sourced," Tim Haer had a wild idea to differentiate their business: create a vending machine to sell meat produced on their family's farm, an idea he says that's been wildly successful.

The Forecast Looks Good for Grilling, And That's Great News for Meat Demand
The Forecast Looks Good for Grilling, And That's Great News for Meat Demand

Meat demand peaked last year, but economists say domestic demand is still stronger than pre-pandemic levels, and with more grilling this Memorial Day weekend, it could help boost domestic meat demand.

It’s Time to Put Some Pork on the Grill
It’s Time to Put Some Pork on the Grill

Warm summer nights. The laughter of friends and family. The sound of pork chops sizzling on the grill. There’s no better time to enjoy one of the most nutritious, affordable and delicious foods around – pork.

Ag Trade Between Russia and China Increased to 153% in April
Ag Trade Between Russia and China Increased to 153% in April

China's exports to Russia reached a record high in April, amounting to $9.6 billion.

Top 5 Trends and Tips For the Barbeque Pit from ‘The Meat Guy’
Top 5 Trends and Tips For the Barbeque Pit from ‘The Meat Guy’

Celebrating pork on the menu, owner of Charlie T’s and known as ‘The Meat Guy,’ Charlie Torgerson shares trends and tips to some of his best barbeque and pork eating experiences.

The Humble Hot Dog: What Your Mom Didn’t Tell You
The Humble Hot Dog: What Your Mom Didn’t Tell You

Despite their popularity, many people harbor some skepticism about hot dogs. They are unsure what exactly goes into this tasty treat. University of Illinois meat scientist Anna Dilger dives into what makes a hot dog.

Ohio Pork Donates $10,000 to Three Nonprofits Serving Locals in Need
Ohio Pork Donates $10,000 to Three Nonprofits Serving Locals in Need

On behalf of all the Ohio pork producers, the Ohio Pork Council partners with three community-based nonprofits to bring high-quality, nutrient-dense protein to those in need.

Supreme Court Rules Against EPA in WOTUS Case
Supreme Court Rules Against EPA in WOTUS Case

Court Justice Samuel Alito said the EPA's interpretation of its powers went "too far."

5 Ways to Keep Mosquitoes Away This Summer
5 Ways to Keep Mosquitoes Away This Summer

Warmer temperatures and rain means mosquito season is underway in many parts of the country. With an increase in mosquitoes comes an increase in bites. Here are five tips to protect your home from mosquitoes.

USMEF Experts Weigh in on Opportunities for U.S. Market Share Gains
USMEF Experts Weigh in on Opportunities for U.S. Market Share Gains

Thom Petersen says he wasn’t a ‘"feed-the-world’ type of person" when he started as commissioner. “But as you get out on trade missions...you realize there’s a lot of people that just need to be fed."

Positive Results for Quillaja-Based Vaccine Adjuvant in K-State's CSF Vaccine
Positive Results for Quillaja-Based Vaccine Adjuvant in K-State's CSF Vaccine

Q-Vant Biosciences announced positive study results for its sustainable Quillaja-based vaccine adjuvant, Q-VET-S, in Kansas State’s classical swine fever vaccine.

3 Things to Know About Purchasing Farmland Now 
3 Things to Know About Purchasing Farmland Now 

Paul Schadegg, with Farmers National Company, shares his perspective on agricultural real estate demand, the impact of interest rates on the market and the outlook for land values later this year.

Americans Love Meat and Say It's a Healthy Choice
Americans Love Meat and Say It's a Healthy Choice

A majority of Americans regularly eat meat and believe that it's a healthy choice, according to a recent poll that has some critics up in arms.

Conservation and CRP Rates Discussed in Latest House Panel Hearing
Conservation and CRP Rates Discussed in Latest House Panel Hearing

“We can't prioritize one natural resource concern over all others and we shouldn't prioritize one solution above all others,” Rep. G.T. Thompson (R-Pa.) said.

Meat Institute Partners with IT-ISAC to Improve Cybersecurity
Meat Institute Partners with IT-ISAC to Improve Cybersecurity

The Meat Institute partners with the Information Technology-Information Sharing and Analysis Center to enhance cybersecurity for the meat and poultry industry.

How Will Proposition 12 Affect U.S. Exports and Imports of Pork?
How Will Proposition 12 Affect U.S. Exports and Imports of Pork?

As of July 1, all transit product is supposed to be labeled accordingly for export, for trans-shipment or “not Prop 12 compliant.” 

A Historic Day for the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility
A Historic Day for the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility

The National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility offers the highest level of biocontainment labs and safety protocols, is the first of its kind in the U.S. and will allow scientists to study critical animal diseases.

Activists Continue to ‘Storm the Courts’
Activists Continue to ‘Storm the Courts’

Undercover video campaigns, staging protests at grocery stores and posting graphic content on social media are common activist tactics, but here's a look at a recent trend of court cases – and unfortunately, “wins."

How a Livestock Barn Helped One Iowa School Flourish
How a Livestock Barn Helped One Iowa School Flourish

It’s one thing to tell students about livestock production; it’s another thing to show them. Here's why one Iowa school is turning heads and opening people's eyes to the opportunities in livestock production.

South Korea Resumes German Pork Imports After African Swine Fever Suspension
South Korea Resumes German Pork Imports After African Swine Fever Suspension

South Korea is resuming imports of German pork after suspending them for more than two years following the discovery of African swine fever (ASF) in Germany, the German agriculture ministry said on Tuesday.

Feral Swine Eradication Program Should Be Permanent, Senators Urge
Feral Swine Eradication Program Should Be Permanent, Senators Urge

U.S. Senators introduced the Feral Swine Eradication Act on May 16, which would extend and make permanent a pilot program to safeguard public health, agriculture and local ecosystems against the threat of feral swine.

U.S. Red Meat Training Program Launched in Colombia’s Foodservice Sector
U.S. Red Meat Training Program Launched in Colombia’s Foodservice Sector

The Butcher Shop Program is helping Colombian butcher shops improve sales of U.S. red meat is expanding into the foodservice sector to work directly with Colombian restaurants.

U.S.-Mexico Trade Relations are Key
U.S.-Mexico Trade Relations are Key

USMEF Spring Conference guest speaker Kenneth Smith Ramos, a former chief NAFTA negotiator for Mexico, says ag trade has thrived under NAFTA and its successor pact, USMCA, bolstering food security across the continent.

Meat Institute Launches Protein PACT Academic Advisory Council
Meat Institute Launches Protein PACT Academic Advisory Council

The Protein PACT Academic Advisory Council is formed to advise on research priorities and the latest evidence related to meat production and consumption.

Sudden Slowdown? Farmland Expert Sees Fewer Buyers, More No Sales And a Plateau in Prices
Sudden Slowdown? Farmland Expert Sees Fewer Buyers, More No Sales And a Plateau in Prices

The rapid runup in land values caused farmland values to hit historic levels over the past two years. The dynamics are starting to shift, as input prices, interest rates and commodity prices are eating into outlooks.

Just How Bad Can a Farm Transition Go? 4 Lessons Learned
Just How Bad Can a Farm Transition Go? 4 Lessons Learned

Ron Rabou spent the first 26 years of his life expecting to return to his family ranch. When his dad passed and it came time to transition the farm, negotiations weren’t as easy as he imagined. Here's what he learned.

Vaccines Using mRNA Can Protect Farm Animals Against Diseases Traditional Ones May Not
Vaccines Using mRNA Can Protect Farm Animals Against Diseases Traditional Ones May Not

According to Iowa State University's David Verhoeven, vaccines using mRNA technology have been shown to reduce disease on farms, and it’s all but impossible for them to end up in your food.

More Uncertainty for Pork Industry in a Very Uncertain Market
More Uncertainty for Pork Industry in a Very Uncertain Market

The Supreme Court’s ruling on Proposition 12 has added “a whole bunch more uncertainty to a very uncertain market,” said Lee Schulz, Iowa State University ag economist and Extension livestock specialist.

Is Family the Most Important Part of Your Life? Prove It
Is Family the Most Important Part of Your Life? Prove It

Farming is getting far more complex, says Ted Matthews, director of Rural Minnesota Mental Health Support. Because of that, it’s more important than ever to take care of yourself.

NPPC Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan Animal Health Bill
NPPC Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan Animal Health Bill

The legislation reauthorizes foreign animal disease prevention and management programs in the farm bill.

Profit Tracker: Cattle Margins Steady, Pork Remains Red
Profit Tracker: Cattle Margins Steady, Pork Remains Red

Cattle feeders saw average profits of more than $300 per head last week while pork producers found average losses of about $13 per head.

Iowa Swine Day 2023 Focuses on Vital Pork Industry Topics
Iowa Swine Day 2023 Focuses on Vital Pork Industry Topics

The 2023 Iowa Swine Day program will focus on what it does best: provide widely regarded speakers who will share information on topics vital to today's pork producer.

Economic Devastation: African Swine Fever Outbreak in U.S. Would Cost $79.5 Billion
Economic Devastation: African Swine Fever Outbreak in U.S. Would Cost $79.5 Billion

In a study led by Dermot Hayes at Iowa State University, analysis shows an ASF outbreak would result in a $79.5 billion impact on the pork and beef industries and directly impact 60,000 industry workers with job loss.

Petznick Named 2023 Allen D. Leman Science in Practice Award Winner
Petznick Named 2023 Allen D. Leman Science in Practice Award Winner

Tom Petznick, DVM, is a respected thought leader in porcine sapovirus (PSaV). He will be awarded the 2023 Science in Practice Award at the Allen D. Leman Swine Conference for his tireless PSaV efforts and sow expertise.

Want to Grow Your Farm? Ask These 10 Questions First
Want to Grow Your Farm? Ask These 10 Questions First

More than 50% of farmers intend to grow their operation, based on responses in Purdue’s February 2023 Ag Economy Barometer. If you’re thinking about scaling your farm, it’s important to first ask these questions.

House Subcommittee Hears Animal Ag ‘Stakeholder Priorities’
House Subcommittee Hears Animal Ag ‘Stakeholder Priorities’

U.S. House Agriculture's Subcommittee hearing on Wednesday provided an opportunity for animal agriculture stakeholders to detail their priorities they hope to achieve from lawmakers actions.

Prop 12 Response: Iowa Lawyer Says ‘Don’t Make Any Rash Decisions’
Prop 12 Response: Iowa Lawyer Says ‘Don’t Make Any Rash Decisions’

From a legal perspective, attorney Eldon McAfee of Des Moines, Iowa, says the Prop 12 ruling came as a bit of a surprise. 

4 Ways to Boost Biosecurity in Your Swine Herd
4 Ways to Boost Biosecurity in Your Swine Herd

Are you tired of recurring health issues in your herd? If you want to improve pig health in your herd, it may mean you need to make some changes.

Animal Activists Call on USDA to Require Cameras Inside Pork Plants
Animal Activists Call on USDA to Require Cameras Inside Pork Plants

A coalition of activist groups submitted a petition, less than a week after the Supreme Court's decision on Prop 12, to require pig slaughter plants install cameras inside gondola cages used in CO2 stunning systems.

Never Underestimate the Resolve of the American Pork Producer
Never Underestimate the Resolve of the American Pork Producer

Missouri pork producer Scott Hays says he doesn’t anticipate making the changes needed to his pig farm to become Proposition 12 compliant. 

Ag Will be Granted  $11 Million to be Part of the Climate "Solution"
Ag Will be Granted $11 Million to be Part of the Climate "Solution"

John Kerry, Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, says ag need to be "front and center" as the climate solution.

Two Doses are Better Than One: Research Shows Value Lies in Iron
Two Doses are Better Than One: Research Shows Value Lies in Iron

It’s no secret pigs need supplemental iron at birth. That’s a question nutritionists asked and answered years ago. So why is everyone talking about iron again?

Maximize Profits and Stay Informed: Join the Educational Seminars at the 2023 World Pork Expo
Maximize Profits and Stay Informed: Join the Educational Seminars at the 2023 World Pork Expo

Here’s a look at some of the scheduled business and pork academy seminar topics to be held during the 2023 World Pork Expo at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa.

The Maschhoffs Recognizes Katie Brown with 2023 Core Values Award
The Maschhoffs Recognizes Katie Brown with 2023 Core Values Award

For displaying the company’s core values through key business decisions and leadership actions, while showing outstanding commitment as an individual, Katie Brown, receives The Maschhoffs' 2023 Core Values Award.

Illinois Researchers Track Antimicrobial Resistance of E. Coli in Swine
Illinois Researchers Track Antimicrobial Resistance of E. Coli in Swine

Drug-resistant microbes are a global health concern that threatens our ability to treat infections. A recently published study tracked the antimicrobial resistance of Escherichia coli isolated from swine.