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JoBeth Matli Named 2024 Illinois Pork Ambassador
JoBeth Matli Named 2024 Illinois Pork Ambassador

A freshman at Lincoln Land Community College pursuing a degree in agribusiness has been selected as the 2024 Illinois Pork Ambassador.

“The Pig Lady” Takes Over the Reins for Illinois Pork Industry
“The Pig Lady” Takes Over the Reins for Illinois Pork Industry

In 2011, Cheryl Cowser Walsh agreed to take a young pig into the classroom as part of Illinois Farm Bureau’s Ag in the Classroom program. Little did she know what her “yes” would turn into.

John Deere Introduces 326 P-Tier Compact Wheel Loader
John Deere Introduces 326 P-Tier Compact Wheel Loader

John Deere announces the release of its new 326 P-Tier telescopic compact wheel loader. The new telescopic loader offers 16-plus feet of reach while still being compact enough to work in barns or other tight spaces. 

Why Ag Economists Think Net Farm Income Could Fall to Lowest Level in 3 Years
Why Ag Economists Think Net Farm Income Could Fall to Lowest Level in 3 Years

Ag economists’ views on the ag economy took a dive in the first Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor of 2024; however, relatively strong balance sheets and working capital could provide a cushion for 2024. 

New Iowa Pork Queen Crowned in Des Moines
New Iowa Pork Queen Crowned in Des Moines

Lilly Bru of Gladbrook was named the 2024 Iowa Pork Queen during the Iowa Pork Congress. She will be joined by Abby Elsamiller and Aubrey Johnson to serve on the Iowa Pork Youth Leadership Team.

The Truth About African Swine Fever Around the Globe
The Truth About African Swine Fever Around the Globe

ASF has been detected in over 50 countries in recent years, and it continues to spread. Although this deadly disease may seem miles away, the urgency to protect the U.S. from ASF has never been greater.

Profit Tracker: Feeding Margins Improve, Packers in Black
Profit Tracker: Feeding Margins Improve, Packers in Black

Improving prices for live cattle and wholesale beef lifted margins for both feeders and packers. Pork producers also found improved margins but remain in the red.

Is Packing Plant Disruption Ahead? EPA Proposes New Effluent Limits 
Is Packing Plant Disruption Ahead? EPA Proposes New Effluent Limits 

If adopted, EPA's proposed new permitting guidelines under the Clean Water Act would require them to upgrade facilities and install costly wastewater treatment technologies, impacting the operation of processing plants.

Lawmakers Call for Two-Year Freeze on Mandated H-2A Wages
Lawmakers Call for Two-Year Freeze on Mandated H-2A Wages

In the “Supporting Farm Operations Act,” U.S. Congressman John Moolenaar (MI-02) introduced calling for a two-year freeze on the adverse effect wage rate for H-2A nonimmigrant workers, at 2023 levels.

Ag Groups Take Stand as U.S. Supreme Court Tackles Federal Regulations Case
Ag Groups Take Stand as U.S. Supreme Court Tackles Federal Regulations Case

The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments that could dramatically reshape the landscape of how federal regulations are promulgated and interpreted, NPPC wrote.

IPPA Honors Iowa's Master Pork Producers
IPPA Honors Iowa's Master Pork Producers

Here's a look at the award winners honored at the Iowa Pork Congress.

Climate and Tech Expected to Affect Ag Most This Year
Climate and Tech Expected to Affect Ag Most This Year

Steve Cubbage provides insights on the five areas expected to have the biggest impact on agriculture this year.

It’s No Surprise What’s at the Center of Pork Industry Conversations Now
It’s No Surprise What’s at the Center of Pork Industry Conversations Now

It’s no surprise the 2023 economic crisis is at the center of winter trade show chatter and producer conversations, says National Pork Board's Brett Kaysen, who shares an inside look at his conversations with producers.

Company News: Alltech, CBS Bio Platforms, AgCareers.com, DryShod
Company News: Alltech, CBS Bio Platforms, AgCareers.com, DryShod

Here's a round-up of news headlines from companies connected to the pork industry.

4 Ways To Take Control Of Your Succession Plan: Top Producer Summit Pre-Conference Workshop
4 Ways To Take Control Of Your Succession Plan: Top Producer Summit Pre-Conference Workshop

Use the topics and tools included in The DIRTT Project to jump-start the succession planning process for your operation whether you are just beginning or need to get on track.

SHIC Requests Research Proposals to Address Emerging Swine Disease Challenges
SHIC Requests Research Proposals to Address Emerging Swine Disease Challenges

Research provides critical information and resources to help pork producers as they face emerging disease challenges in their swine herds. Here's a look at the RFP Research Priorities as included in SHIC’s Plan of Work.

Doggedly Optimistic: What Iowa Pork Producers Heard in Des Moines
Doggedly Optimistic: What Iowa Pork Producers Heard in Des Moines

The hallway chatter is what makes events like the Iowa Pork Congress so meaningful for pig farmers. It's those conversations that bring people back year after year to one of the industry's largest winter shows. 

New Study Shows Promise for Genetically Modified Pig Organ Transplants
New Study Shows Promise for Genetically Modified Pig Organ Transplants

An average of 17 people in the U.S. die every day waiting for a transplant. More than 100,000 are on a waiting list. After decades of experimenting, many doctors now see potential in genetically modified pig organs.

Break Paradigms at the Missouri Pork Expo
Break Paradigms at the Missouri Pork Expo

Don't miss the 2024 Missouri Pork Expo on February 20 and February 21 at the Margaritaville Lake Resort in Osage Beach, Mo. Here's how to register and what you can expect.

National Pork Board CEO Weighs in on Prop 12, PRRS and Processing
National Pork Board CEO Weighs in on Prop 12, PRRS and Processing

Pork processing is starting to see a turnaround, Bill Even, National Pork Board CEO, told AgriTalk guest host Michelle Rook. He opens up about the opportunities and challenges he sees ahead in 2024.

2024 Ag Economy: What's Causing Rural Bankers To Be Pessimistic
2024 Ag Economy: What's Causing Rural Bankers To Be Pessimistic

This month’s Rural Mainstreet Index marks the fifth-straight month where the index has been below the growth neutral mark.

‘Italian Soul Food’ Wins Chef Event that Kicks Off Iowa Pork Congress
‘Italian Soul Food’ Wins Chef Event that Kicks Off Iowa Pork Congress

A chef from Iowa State University won this year’s Taste competition, which traditionally kicks off Iowa Pork Congress week in Des Moines.

Profit Tracker: Feeding Margins Erode, Packers See Improvement
Profit Tracker: Feeding Margins Erode, Packers See Improvement

Weather continues disrupting shipping and harvest operations for livestock producers across the Corn Belt and Central Plains as both cattle and hog feeding losses continue to mount.

Meet the New President of Iowa's Pork Industry
Meet the New President of Iowa's Pork Industry

For as long as he can remember, Matt Gent has wanted to be a pig farmer. In fact, he loved farming so much that he gave up on high school sports because he wanted to get home sooner to help his dad on the farm. 

Iowa Study: Soil Conservation Practices On The Rise
Iowa Study: Soil Conservation Practices On The Rise

The survey uses records from ag retailers to measure the use of cover crops, nutrient management and conservation tillage and no-till by Iowa growers.

Freedom to Operate and Promotion Top Resolutions Passed by Iowa Pork Industry
Freedom to Operate and Promotion Top Resolutions Passed by Iowa Pork Industry

From freedom to operate to product innovation, the Iowa Pork Producers Association’s annual meeting was full of exciting conversations and thoughtful discussions to help spur the largest pork-producing state forward. 

Hemp Seed Livestock Meal Receives Green Lights On Way to Federal Approval
Hemp Seed Livestock Meal Receives Green Lights On Way to Federal Approval

Wendy Mosher, CEO at New West Genetics and vice president of Hemp Feed Coalition, says this is something that has been in the works for at least four years

China to Encourage Hog Farmers to Reduce Capacity After Price Slump
China to Encourage Hog Farmers to Reduce Capacity After Price Slump

China will "guide" farmers to reduce hog production capacity as it steps up regulation of the industry, the agriculture ministry said, after an aggressive expansion drive led to an oversupply of pigs and heavy losses.

Indiana Pork Honors Individuals for Advancing Swine Industry
Indiana Pork Honors Individuals for Advancing Swine Industry

Indiana Pork recently presented three awards to individuals who have dedicated much time to advancing the pig industry.

CIRCUMVENT CML Wins S&P Global Award as Best New Food Animal Product 
CIRCUMVENT CML Wins S&P Global Award as Best New Food Animal Product 

CIRCUMVENT CML, a product of Merck Animal Health, has been awarded the Best New Food Animal Product from S&P Global Animal Health.

African Swine Fever Outbreaks in Hong Kong Could Increase Need for Pork Imports
African Swine Fever Outbreaks in Hong Kong Could Increase Need for Pork Imports

A persistent series of African swine fever outbreaks in Hong Kong could heighten the need for imported pork, says USMEF president and CEO Dan Halstrom. He just returned from a market visit to Hong Kong.

U.S. Harvest Analysis Reveals Variable Mycotoxin Risk, Alltech Reports 
U.S. Harvest Analysis Reveals Variable Mycotoxin Risk, Alltech Reports 

Droughts, high rainfall and other weather events affecting the corn harvest have made it even more critical than ever to analyze mycotoxin risks across the nation. Here's the latest report from Alltech's analysis.

ADM Puts CFO On Leave With Ongoing Investigation In Cooperation with SEC
ADM Puts CFO On Leave With Ongoing Investigation In Cooperation with SEC

Vikram Luthar’s leave is pending an ongoing investigation being conducted by outside counsel for ADM and the Board’s Audit Committee.

Can Pigs Help People With Liver Failure? A New Study Shows Promise
Can Pigs Help People With Liver Failure? A New Study Shows Promise

Surgeons externally attached a pig liver to a brain-dead human body and watched it successfully filter blood, a step toward eventually trying the technique in patients with liver failure.

What's Causing These Frigid Temperatures Right Now?
What's Causing These Frigid Temperatures Right Now?

With another round of frigid temperatures blanketing the U.S. again, what's behind the cold? Here's a hint: it's not El Niño.

Nothing is Black and White About Proposition 12, Pig Farmer Says
Nothing is Black and White About Proposition 12, Pig Farmer Says

Phil Borgic vividly remembers sitting in his civics class years ago. He thought it was pretty cut and dry that one state can’t tell another how to run their business. But that didn’t apply for Prop 12, he told AgriTalk.

Indianapolis Chef Craig Baker Wins Indiana Pork's Taste of Elegance Competition
Indianapolis Chef Craig Baker Wins Indiana Pork's Taste of Elegance Competition

Taste of Elegance, hosted by Indiana Pork, is designed to inspire innovative and exciting ways to serve pork. This year's event attracted over 400 people to downtown Indianapolis for an evening of celebration.

Mental Health Challenges Among Veterinary Teams: Study Says It's Getting Better
Mental Health Challenges Among Veterinary Teams: Study Says It's Getting Better

The latest Veterinary Wellbeing Study shows greater levels of job satisfaction and pride in work across veterinary teams, but challenges like student debt and a shortage of qualified veterinary team members remain.

Veterinary Pharmaceutical Solutions Acquires Diamond Animal Health
Veterinary Pharmaceutical Solutions Acquires Diamond Animal Health

Veterinary Pharmaceutical Solutions announced the acquisition of Diamond Animal Health, from Mars Corporation.

Clay Zwilling Returns to National Swine Registry as New CEO
Clay Zwilling Returns to National Swine Registry as New CEO

The Executive Committee of the National Swine Registry has named Clay Zwilling of Parkville, Mo., as the next chief executive officer of the National Swine Registry.

4 Reasons Why Water Medications Work
4 Reasons Why Water Medications Work

Antibiotics delivered via water as a route of administration (ROA) continue to increase in usage. From 2011 to 2020, water as an ROA grew 4%. In 2020, water as a ROA represented 30% of antibiotic administration.

Steph Carlson Named NPPC's AVP of State and National Relations
Steph Carlson Named NPPC's AVP of State and National Relations

Steph Carlson has joined the National Pork Producers Council as assistant vice president of state and national relations. In her role, she will serve as the primary NPPC point of contact for state pork organizations.

Escaped Pig Enjoys Snow Day in Kentucky
Escaped Pig Enjoys Snow Day in Kentucky

An escaped pig explored a beautiful, snowy day in Richmond, Ky., on Jan. 16 before Richmond Police Department officers caught the pig.

International Swine Viral Disease Conference Celebrates Milestone
International Swine Viral Disease Conference Celebrates Milestone

What began in 2003 as the North American PRRS Symposium has grown in size and focus. Here's a look at a recent milestone.

SHIC Releases 2023 Progress Report and 2024 Plan of Work
SHIC Releases 2023 Progress Report and 2024 Plan of Work

While the 2023 Progress Report provides a review of the Swine Health Information Center’s activities and accomplishments, the 2024 Plan of Work outlines projects to address its strategic priorities in the new year.

John Deere, SpaceX Announce Starlink Deal
John Deere, SpaceX Announce Starlink Deal

Utilizing the Starlink network, this solution will allow farmers facing rural connectivity challenges to fully leverage precision agriculture technologies.

Nebraska Pork Producers Association Announces 2024 Ambassadors 
Nebraska Pork Producers Association Announces 2024 Ambassadors 

The Nebraska Pork Producers Association (NPPA) has selected its 2024 Pork Ambassadors. Five college students will participate in the year-long program. 

Winter Storm Survival: A Nightmare for Livestock Producers in Western Illinois
Winter Storm Survival: A Nightmare for Livestock Producers in Western Illinois

Despite nearly 24 inches of snow, below-zero temperatures and raging winds that some people are affectionately calling “Death Storm #2,” Illinois livestock producers are finding ways to overcome the horrific conditions.

Olymel Lays Off 100 Workers at Red Deer Pork Plant
Olymel Lays Off 100 Workers at Red Deer Pork Plant

The struggling hog market is being blamed for job losses this month at Red Deer’s Olymel plant in Alberta, Canada.

Acceligen Reveals Innovative Research on Breeding PRRSV-Resistant Pigs
Acceligen Reveals Innovative Research on Breeding PRRSV-Resistant Pigs

New research by the University of Illinois and Acceligen shows genetically modified pigs lacking CD163 PSTII-domain-coding exon 13 are completely resistant to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus.