Although PRRS is not a new disease, it continues to affect pig farmers and is the No. 1 cause of economic impact in the U.S. swine industry. Still, industry experts say the disease has made us better.
Audits are just one component of the continual improvement process in a pork production system. Here's how one animal care manager helps his team avoid "audit fear."
Iowa State University analysis shows zero-tariff access to China over 10 years can generate nearly 200,000 new American jobs and nearly $25 billion in sales.
A surge in U.K. pork exports is expected to stretch into at least next year as China seeks to fill a shortage caused by a deadly hog virus, according to one of Britain’s top producers.
Chinese consumers saw some relief from skyrocketing pork prices in China, as the cost of pork receded last week. Meanwhile, China’s pork imports in October doubled from last October, customs data showed on Saturday.
The driver told U.S. Customs and Border Protection that he had rolls of frozen turkey ham in his pickup truck, however, the agents determined it was actually 154 pounds of Mexican bologna, which is made of pork.
If you’re the one taking the lead this holiday season on meal preparation, here are four tips from USDA to prevent foodborne illness and unnecessary holiday stress.
The USDA published clarifications to the export sales reporting system after the FAS received informal inquiries whether exports of different types of beef and pork carcasses must be reported under the regulations.
In its 34th study, the American Farm Bureau Federation found 2019’s price tag for a traditional Thanksgiving meal rose just one penny to $48.91 for 10 people. This amounts to less than $5 per person.
Illinois pig and corn farmers gathered to present the Central Illinois Foodbank with 5,500 pounds of ground pork as part of the Pork Power: Partnering to Fight Hunger in Illinois campaign.
Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 54,044 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $32.51, down $1.20 per head from last week.
For the first time in 19 months, China’s inventory of breeding sows rose while the rate of decline for the world’s largest pork producer’s pig herd slowed for the first time in a year.
