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Iowa farmers, like this pork producer from Sioux City, are committed to providing you with wholesome, safe food while caring for their animals and the land.

Nestled in the rolling hills of central Missouri, Burgers’ Smokehouse is a legend in the ham and smoked meat world.

Report not bullish, but not overly bearish, either.

The quarterly Hogs and Pigs report pegs the inventory of all hogs and pigs on Sept. 1, 2011, at 66.6 million head.

Report to be released Wednesday afternoon.

The 2011 forecast of total red meat and poultry production is raised reflecting higher beef production, but lower pork production.

Beef and pork are on pace to set new export value records in 2011 and to eclipse the $5 billion mark.

Livestock producers soon might be facing a critical decision: whether they should reduce their use of corn for feed.

The answer will depend on many factors including the size of the U.S. corn crop.

Cold Storage Report positive for cattle and hog futures.

International pork trade is going well, plus added optimism that China potentially will buy a lot of U.S. pork in coming months.

Weights below year-ago levels.

If the trend established in the first six months of the year holds up, U.S. beef and pork exports are likely to set several new records in 2011.

Livestock moved interstate would have to be officially identified and accompanied by an interstate certificate of veterinary inspection or other documentation.

A recent survey shows that hoop barns for beef cattle production are becoming more common in Iowa, offering benefits for the environment.

But market access issues still linger.

Pork prices are on the rise as international exports increase and high feed costs are passed on to consumers.

The forecast for 2011 total meat production is lowered from last month as lower beef production more than offsets higher expected pork and turkey production.

Pork producers are maintaining the size of the breeding herd in the face of a very uncertain financial outlook.

USDA's Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report shows U.S. inventory of all hogs and pigs on June 1, 2011 was 65.0 million head.

The hearing on Tuesday will focus on challenges facing the livestock industry.

Language in ag funding bill stops development of Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration's proposed livestock and poultry marketing rule.

AgDay is dedicating Friday's entire show to coverage of the World Pork Expo.

The forecast for 2011 total meat production is raised from last month reflecting higher beef production.

The House Appropriations Committee approved legislation that blocks USDA from imposing marketing regulation.

WTO preliminary rule says the U.S. country of origin labeling law violates certain technical barriers to trade.

For March, beef posts a 65% gain in value versus year-ago levels and pork showing an impressive 40% increase.

Total U.S. meat production in 2012 is projected to be about unchanged from 2011 as lower beef production largely offsets higher pork and poultry production.

Prepare to pay more when you head to the grocery store.

The purpose of the paper was to go beyond the generalizations and accusations often associated with the air quality topic.

Producers may be eligible for payments for livestock losses in bad weather and wildfires.

Total beef exports were up 47.2% in value and 25% in volume, while total pork exports jumped 15% in value and 8 % in volume.

Dramatic price moves have many in the industry wondering when rationing will begin and which sector of the industry is most vulnerable.

While milk production forecast is slightly reduced.

Meat industry asks Obama to classify meat and poultry inspectors as essential personnel who are not subject to work stoppage.

The highest hog prices on record will soon be arriving, said a Purdue University Extension economist.

USDA's Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report showed inventory of all hogs and pigs on March 1, 2011 was 64.0 million head.

Court rules that EPA regulations on concentrated animal feeding operations were outside the agency’s authority.

Appeals court ruled that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency exceeded its statutory authority.

U.S. Meat Export Federation staff in Japan offer persepective on the current conditions and longer term outlook for meat trade.

A study by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association shows EPA’s expected revised standard would impact rural areas.

Tips to develop an enterprise budget to gauge potential profitability of your farming business.

Record-high export values for beef and the second-highest total on record for pork fueled the trade surplus.

A final total of $4.08 billion for U.S. beef breaks the pre-BSE high from 2003, while pork posted second best year on record.

As supplies tighten and demand is yet to show significant signs of flinching, livestock and dairy producers weigh options

Pacelle wants to “challenge" some of the false notions about the Humane Society of the United States.

Still trying to nail down a good New Year’s resolution? How about pledging to use less energy on your farm in 2011?

The Department of Justice and USDA team up to find out where enforcement efforts need to focus.

The 44th annual World Ag Expo 2011 will take place Feb. 8 to 10 at the International Agri-Center in Tulare, Calif., with 1,600 exhibitors on 2.6 million sq. ft. of show grounds.

Producers need to be cautious and aware of suspicious people or vehicles around farms.