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USMEF says red meat exports maintained solid momentum through the first nine months of 2010.

Better prices help livestock producers

For 2011, a 2 to 3% increase is expected in food prices.

August U.S. beef and pork exports easily outpaced last year.

Decision impacts American farmers, food manufacturers and consumers

Animal-source foods combat poor nutrition, health and economic status.

Proposed rule addresses standards for farm animal euthanasia.

If there are any dark shadows falling on this pretty Texas fall picture, it would be feral hogs.

The reauthorization extends mandatory price reporting for five years.

Hog producers report they have 2% fewer animals in the breeding herd than a year ago.

July values for U.S. beef and pork exports dipped slightly from the totals achieved in June, but still ahead of last year.

Contraction in restaurant business not good news for meat industry.

Steve Cornett, editor emeritus at Beef Today, was at the hearing on competition in agriculture, specifically livestock. Read his updates from the hearing.

There's an old adage among farmers in the Midwest that says when corn is cheap you have to "walk it to market."

USDA-Economic Research Service's latest Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook shows strong export demand.

Pork exports show strength in first half of the year, and retail pork prices skyrocket.

A very solid June performance allowed U.S. pork and beef exports to finish the first half of 2010 with strong momentum.

Senate passes requthorization, House awaits vote.

In May, live hog prices averaged about $63 per live cwt.

May be a way to save lives and not run the risk of spreading dangerous viruses to human cells.

Hog and pork markets probably won't be able to maintain the excitement of this spring when live hog prices reached the mid-$60s per hundredweight in early- to mid-May.

Low hog prices force a new business model

Vilsack: It's important for the entire nation to understand and appreciate the condition and state of rural America.

Batten the Hatches, Management Skills Count Again, Entering Second-stage Upswing, Paperwork Blizzard Ahead.

Take your farm's fiscal vital signs and put steps in place for better health.

The initial market reaction to the USDA's announcement that the H1N1 flu virus was found in Minnesota hogs appears to be minimal to nil.

Hog market crisis lays ground for new industry structure.

Emphasis on rural more than farm

There is encouraging news in USDA’s June 26 Hogs and Pigs report. Listen to two experts' commentary on the report.

Conference Board

Reaction from various groups

Trade summit upcoming in Washington

The last few weeks have shown a roller-coaster of a ride with the 50-day Moving Average. Worried about marketing your crops and livestock this year? Read Bill Biedermann's column to gain insight on how this year's corn, soybean and wheat crops, along with hogs and cattle, could play out in the market.

Farmer/Columnist John Phipps writes about the "Thin Green Line." ...

Wal-Mart's merchandise manager for fresh meats has an interesting perspective on consumer feelings about producers.

Looking to save money, Arkansas based Tyson Foods has announced plans to close two facilities...