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From zebrafish to chickens to boars, students on the University of Illinois animal welfare judging team learn to evaluate living conditions for a wide range of animal species.

As inflation outpaces wage growth, Rabobank analysts forecast lower real wages will negatively impact protein consumption in the fourth quarter of 2022 and the first half of 2023.

A fungus that causes "vomitoxin" has been found in some U.S. corn harvested this fall, causing headaches for growers and livestock producers and forcing ethanol plants and grain elevators to scrutinize grain deliveries.

USDA Secretary Vilsack announces $200 million to increase competition across the economy through expansion of meat and poultry processing capacity, aiming to lower costs for Americans and strengthen the supply chain.

Brazilian authorities sought to curtail truckers' blockages protesting the country's presidential election after signs they were disrupting fuel distribution, meat production and the ability to send grains to port.

Ten years ago, Courtney Knupp traveled to Mexico as part of Pork Leadership Institute. Little did she realize then how her path would make a full circle a decade later.

A recent policy decision, aiming to reduce the price of basic goods in Mexico, is two-fold. USMEF’s Erin Borror explains the potential impacts of the agreement.

“In the last 2,500 years, every Chinese government that has fallen, has fallen over food,” says Kuehl, Armada chief economist. “They need those import markets—be it from the U.S, Canada, Brazil or Australia."

USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service will disseminate $30 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding to address SARS-CoV-2 in animals and advance the nation’s ability to protect animal and human health.

The 2022 grain growing season in many areas of the U.S. provided weather stress that may have allowed for mycotoxins to be present in harvested grains. Could mycotoxins be found in your feed?

Actuated inlets reduce the labor needed to manage air flows during rapidly changing temperatures.

While some farmers may specialize in one area, Ohio's Jacob Wuebker proves it's possible to manage a diversified grain and livestock farm and do well at it all. He was named the 2022 Star in Agricultural Placement.

Take a look at your lowest performing pigs, says meat scientist Ben Bohrer. What percentage are market gilts? Bohrer and industry consultant Chris Hodges discuss the "gilt gap" in the barn and at the processing plant.

Journalists weren’t the only ones in attendance representing Farm Journal at the National FFA Convention. This year, four Farm Journal “kids” were taking in one of agriculture’s finest events in the world. 

Debt-laden Jiangxi Zhengbang Technology Co Ltd, formerly China's No.2 hog producer, said on Monday that a court will start restructuring of one of its breeding businesses as it struggles to restore cashflow.

Here’s a look at five common take-aways from our PORKtober feature advocates and how their experience may help you begin sharing your story.

Friday brought mixed news for the economy. So, is the U.S. officially in a recession? K-State economists say it's more important to watch changes in behaviors versus debating the definition of recession.

Here's a look at five meat-buying approaches and the corresponding motivations behind these purchases. Dr. Anna Dilger shares a few insights about reaching consumers in these categories.

Kelly Cushman is the new vice president of domestic policy for NPPC. In this new position, Cushman will oversee U.S. government engagement, advocacy and lobbying efforts on behalf of the U.S. pork industry.    

A third-generation pig farmer, running coast-to-coast chasing dreams and supporting kids, Jesse Heimer of Heimer Hampshires, is proof that hard work, determination and passion can lead to great success.

Three Florida men have been arrested for stealing semi-loads of frozen beef and pork from packing plants across the Midwest since June 2021.

USMEF to honor former head of the USTR and co-founder of “Where Food Comes From” for contributions to the U.S. red meat industry.

Here’s a rundown of recent pork industry and association happenings, including Missouri Pork, Bretanha – AMVC, and companies supporting Operation BBQ Relief.

The pendulum continues to swing in cattlemen's favor as cash prices rally $3 per cwt. Pork producers see improved profit margins with a $7 per cwt. rally.

Iowa State University's Dr. Ken Stalder passed away unexpectedly on October 24. Ken was a mentor, colleague, collaborator and friend to many.

When it comes to herd health challenges, it’s easy to feel like making reactive decisions is your only option—but there is another way.

A miniature pet pig didn't make it through the U.S. Customs and Border Protection inspection at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry in San Diego, Calif. Here's what happened.

One student's research focusing on potential alternatives to zinc oxide, a common ingredient in weaned pig diets, may contribute to the industry’s goal of improving pork production efficiency and animal welfare. 

The Fed is selling back securities it previously bought and raising interest rates to curtail spending. Eventually, it will work out. But it will be difficult to fine tune so we don't enter an extended recession.

Humans tend to pick up things they think they need to carry – it can be anything from a side comment from a colleague or an awful interaction with a family member to an unavoidable decision on the farm.

The first 10 days were hell, says Kyle Baade, a Nebraska pork producer. After that, if a visitor showed up, he says they would have no idea the farm had any issues. Here's his PRRS story and how it changed his life.

USDA recently added two chemicals to the list of approved disinfectants for use against animal disease because of Pork Checkoff-funded research. 

MU has earned $8 million from the NIH to expand the research facility on campus and speed up the scientific discoveries helping treat humans suffering from the same diseases shown in the genetically modified pigs.

There’s no question National FFA Convention be a bit overwhelming at first. The sheer magnitude of the event is a lot to take in. Here are six expert tips to make the most of your week in Indianapolis.

News is circulating that it may be the last time McDonald's has the McRib on its menu. While a farewell tour may be underway, the University of Nebraska's Meat Sciences Department created the technology behind the McRib.

Matthew Turner, head of operations for JBS Live Pork, shares his views on mentoring, leadership, strategy and what he’s learned during his career in this exclusive Farm Journal's PORK Q&A.

Global diesel and distillate fuel stocks have fallen to dangerous levels and the U.S. has been exporting a lot of diesel to Europe and Latin America, but now things are changing.

Bob Evans Farms Foods, Inc., of Xenia, Ohio, is recalling approximately 7,560 pounds of Italian pork sausage products that may be contaminated with thin blue rubber.

Funding designated for Tribal Nations and organizations in animal disease preparedness and response activities was announced by USDA APHIS on Tuesday.

China's third-quarter pork output reached 12.11 million metric tons, up by less than 1% year-on-year, official data showed, highlighting the impact on production after farmers recorded huge losses earlier in the year.

History shows we don’t always learn from others like we should. Take PED. When this virus hit China, Paul Sundberg, DVM, recalls sitting with other veterinarians saying, “It’s a good thing we don’t have it here."

How is FFA growing the next generation of leaders who will change the world? For many young people, growth occurs during the National FFA Convention & Expo. Here are a few tips to help attendees prepare for the event.

On Oct. 19, a judge declined to rescind permits for a custom butcher shop in northeast Sioux Falls being built by Wholestone Farms.

PIC and the National Pork Board are teaming up to develop a framework that will help demonstrate the valuable role genetics play in creating a more sustainable protein supply. 

“If you do not run your day, your day will run you,” says Mary Kelly, CEO of Productive Leaders and a 20-year veteran of the Navy.

London-based Hoxton Farms said on Thursday it had raised $22 million from investors to build a pilot plant to produce animal fat from stem cells, aiming to tap into the growing market for less carbon-intensive foods.

China's state planner has increased its coordination with large-scale pig breeders to ensure stable hog supply, the authority said on Thursday, as it tries to cool soaring prices in the world's biggest pork market.

When it comes to rearing healthy pigs, sows possess the superpower: colostrum. That’s why Kara Stewart is so invested in improving pig livability by starting with one of the most basic building blocks in a pig's life.

From a pig veterinarian to a social media superstar, Cara Haden, DVM, shares her rise to TikTok stardom and the purpose behind it all.

The end of the year is closing in. Have you considered new prepaid expense moves? According to Paul Neiffer, farm CPA at CLA Connect, you should.