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Highlights of USDA's Weekly Export Sales Report.

The 2012 drought left deep scars on the pork industry, but profit opportunities finally abound.

Pro Farmer's Brian Grete and Julianne Johnston discuss the pork market in this week's Profit Briefing segment on AgDay TV.

Highlights of USDA's Weekly Export Sales Report.

Beef exports a bright spot in September, while pork exports softened.

Tyson Foods said Monday that its fiscal fourth-quarter net income climbed 41%, driven by higher beef and chicken sales.

The forecasts for total red meat and poultry production for both 2013 and 2014 are lowered from September.

Chip Flory and Brian Grete discuss livestock fundamentals.

Index raises concern about meat demand, as consumer confidence has also deteriorated.

December corn rose 1.25 cents to 4.32 a bushel.

Animal Agriculture Alliance releases report detailing livestock achievements.

Pork producers pleased with decision.

The report is also expected to reflect the recent tightening of supplies.

Highlights of USDA's Weekly Export Sales Report.

The deal is expected to close on Thursday.

Highlights of USDA's Weekly Export Sales Report.

However, the 2013 milk production forecast is reduced, as well as the 2014 red meat and poultry forecast.

Highlights of USDA's Weekly Export Sales Report.

The vaccine would protect swine from porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome, a viral disease that causes direct losses to U.S. producers.

Beef exports hit their highest level of the year.

Cattle futures fell to the lowest in almost four weeks as grilling season approaches its end.

New self-catching pen created in response to animal welfare concerns and gives farmers alternative pens for sow housing units.

Just when it looked like hog production was headed safely back to profitability in 2014, hot and dry weather late in the growing season has threatened the bright outlook.

Multiple factors work in unison to turn the tide on a weary but resilient livestock industry.

Hog futures tumbled to the lowest in more than a week on slowing overseas demand for U.S. pork amid expanding supplies. Cattle prices also fell.

Hog futures rose the most in five months on signs that U.S. slaughtering plants are buying more animals as pork demand improves.

The total red meat and poultry production forecast for 2013 is raised from last month as higher beef production more than offsets lower pork, broiler and turkey production.

The use of soybean meal in diets fed to weanling pigs is limited due to intolerance but there are other ingredients available to producers as well.

Highlights of USDA's Weekly Export Sales Report.

There are signs of improved demand for U.S. pork as supplies of animals tighten.

Softer index isn't good news for red meat demand.

In 2007 Smithfield Foods decided to convert to group housing for pregnant sows on all company-owned U.S. farms based on input from its customers. This video shows how that system works.

The companies still expect the transaction to close the second half of 2013.

Highlights of USDA's Weekly Export Sales Report.

Hog farmers probably will earn $15 a head in the three months ending Sept. 30, according to Purdue University.

Smithfield expects transition to close later this year.

The forecast for 2013 red meat and poultry production is reduced from last month on lower beef, pork and turkey production.

Highlights of USDA's Weekly Export Sales Report.

Smithfield's Pope is slated to testify today and answer questions about intellectual property and the effects of greater foreign ownership of U.S. agribusiness.

Japan beef imports rose sharply, while the lack of sales to Russia is hampering overall red meat exports.

Lower feed costs aren't here just yet, but the light at the end of the tunnel could be only a few weeks away.

A recovery in corn and soybean production has Chris Hurt more optimistic about pork producers' profitability in the coming year.

Highlights of USDA's Weekly Export Sales Report.

Report didn't provide any big surprises.

Christie voiced his support in the State Board to monitor modern animal practices.

Rise in index is a positive sign for red meat demand.

A comparison of pork consumption and production in China and the United States reveals potential for U.S. pork and grain sectors.

Traders look for All Hogs & Pigs to come in slight above year-ago levels.

The European Union’s common agricultural policy will set the direction from 2014 to 2020 for farmers who produce 20% of the world’s wheat, milk and pork.