The December corn futures contract closed lower for the third straight week on Friday. Weakness in soybean and oil markets continues to place bearish pressure on corn prices.
A “misunderstanding” by China’s Xiamen Airlines resulted in a short-lived ban on serving pork. Xiamen Airlines resumed serving pork on flights after measures taken to tackle African swine fever were explained.
Meet Marjorie Schleper, a fresh, new voice of the pork industry who combines innovative thought and work ethic with scientific savvy and a passion to make a difference.
Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was below average this past week, with 30,700 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $47.82, up $5.20 per head from last week.
Heavy rains this summer and fall have caused concerns about the development of fungi molds in grain. Pigs consuming mycotoxins above their tolerance level will face health and reproductive problems.
Fall weather brings large temperature and wind fluctuations which influence ventilation system management and performance. Here's some strategies and considerations while pumping manure.
Take some comfort in knowing that strict biosecurity and sanitation methods can do a good job of protecting farms from foreign animal disease when correctly implemented.
Ahead of the holiday week, consumers are being warned by government watchdogs about food safety and disease traceability. Here’s a quick run down on how to keep your holiday menu safe.
USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service officials report a cluster of Listeria monocytogenes infections linked to Long Phung Food Products ready-to-eat pork patty rolls produced by 165368 C. Corporation.
The produce industry's developing track and trace system will play a key role in helping identify the source of the current E. coli outbreak associated with romaine lettuce.
