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Lameness is the leading cause of mortality in mid- to late-finishing pigs. Even though mortality has improved, it is getting harder and harder to make continuous improvements, says Mike Eisenmenger, DVM.

Proper farm insurance, which can include property insurance, general liability insurance and workers compensation, provide large operations with protection and peace of mind. 

Foot-and-mouth disease virus can be introduced to pigs through the importation of contaminated feed products, confirms a new study performed by researchers from USDA ‘s Agricultural Research Service at Plum Island.

Iowa farmers were just weeks away from harvest when 100 mph winds raced across their fields, flattening a year’s worth of work. A short film shows what farmers in the derecho's path experienced on Aug. 10, 2020.

U.S. red meat exports closed the first half of the year on a strong note, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation.

Tyson Foods cannot increase prices for chicken and prepared foods fast enough to keep pace with rising costs for raw materials like grain, CEO Donnie King said Monday, reporting higher-than-expected quarterly earnings.

Hog producers who may be discouraged to learn foggers don’t fully disinfect a supply room should not close the door on the biosecurity method yet. New research led by Erin Kettelkamp, DVM, found a better solution.

A South Korea pig farm with 2,400 pigs confirmed an outbreak of African swine fever on Sunday. The country is on high alert to contain the spread of this deadly virus just three months after the latest confirmed case.

Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst is backing a measure to strip out California’s Prop 12. Her goal is to ensure pork producers from across the country, including her home state, can continue selling pork in the U.S.

The number of dogs being imported into the U.S. for resale from countries affected by ASF is growing. Combine that with an increasing risk of foreign animal disease spread, and it’s a formula for potential disaster.

Do you know the signs of African swine fever? Whether it’s China, the Dominican Republic or elsewhere, ASF doesn’t always present itself with clear symptoms.

Farmland values continue to increase and are nearing levels not seen in eight years, according to a recent report from Farm Credit Services of America. 

China aims to maintain its breeding sow herd at about 43 million head during the period to 2025, the government said, as it looks to put production on a firm footing since numbers were decimated by African swine fever.

Strategic management for your business is about anticipating, adapting to, driving and capitalizing on change, says Danny Klinefelter, Texas A&M University professor emeritus.

COVID-19 testing and cases are on the rise as the push to get America vaccinated continues. New data shows rural vaccination rates are up in 19 states, while questions remain about the new Delta variant.

For the first time in 40 years, African swine fever has leapt back into the Americas. Here's a look at the latest updates on ASF from the Swine Health Information Center.

Each week, Paul Neiffer visits with a farmer or someone involved in the ag industry on “The Farm CPA Podcast,” brought to you by Top Producer.

Alabama hunters are now buying licenses to hunt feral pigs and coyotes at night in an effort by the state to try to control these destructive animals. 

The California Veterinary Emergency Team will be overseen by the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine and will support and train a network of government agencies and organizations to aid animals during emergencies.

Dean Meyer depends on red meat exports in more ways than one. On his farm near Rock Rapids, Iowa, he grows corn, soybeans, cattle and hogs. A new study backs up why red meat exports help corn and soybean farmers.

Competitive wages. Growing job opportunities. Still, the U.S. pork industry continues to face a perilous labor shortage – one that will require access to more foreign-born workers to remain sustainable, NPPC reports.

Livestock producers need more time to make required changes to their operations in order to comply with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ proposed Regulations Implementing the Act to Prevent Cruelty to Farm Animals.

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Record-breaking sales and strong participation at shows indicate a lot of momentum around the purebred swine industry. Still, with all of the ways people could spend their money, why are they investing in showpigs?

Freezing pork is the most common method for storing pork over a long period of time. Although it seems simple, meat scientist Janeal Yancey gets tons of questions about how to freeze pork right. Here are a few tips.

From high path porcine reproductive and respiratory virus to Ebola virus, are you aware of the latest facts and information about swine disease threats?

The company says it will also provide $200 to fully vaccinated frontline team members.

USMEF's Dan Halstrom says that while the ASF findings are very concerning, the U.S. industry is well-prepared for these situations and extensive safeguards are in place to protect the health of the U.S. swine herd.

Less than a week after the Dominican Republic confirmed cases of ASF, Dominican officials announced they will also slaughter tens of thousands of pigs after detecting outbreaks in 11 of the country's 32 provinces.

Researchers discuss branched chain amino acids levels in swine diets that contain dried distillers grains with solubles and its impact on growth performance.

The Dominican Republic will slaughter tens of thousands of pigs after detecting outbreaks of African swine fever in 11 of the country's 32 provinces.

The Chinese pork industry has been transforming — with the shift from backyard farms to megafarms — ASF accelerated the change.

The dollar lurched lower on Monday, back towards the one-month lows hit last week when it became clear the Fed was in no hurry to tighten policy.

Health and management are necessary components in producing thrifty, quality weaned pigs. Focusing on females and paying attention to details can make all the difference.

Dominican Republic officials are proposing drastic measures to contain confirmed cases of ASF, including military help and culling animals. This marks the first time in 40 years ASF was detected in Western Hemisphere.

EPA announced it's creating a durable definition of WOTUS by reverting back to the pre-Obama era rule as a framework. EPA is encouraging farmers and ranchers to weigh in during a series of public meetings in August.

Hot summer days mean added heat stress and reduced growth performance when pigs are at their highest value. Hayden Kerkaert of Pipestone shares how to maintain or improve growth performance during the summer.

When the world shut down because of COVID-19, people realized the importance of community more than ever. People missed being around people. NSR CEO Clay Zwilling says participation in hog shows this summer is proof.

A Senate hearing on Capitol Hill this week focused on “beefing up the supply chain,” but it was the prices paid to producers also in focus, as Senators pressed on everything from price discovery to transparency.

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A U.S. federal grand jury has indicted four current and former executives at Pilgrim's Pride Corp, one of the largest U.S. poultry producers, for their roles in price fixing for chicken products, DOJ said Thursday.

Updated fact sheets on porcine teschovirus (PTV) and Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) have been posted in the Swine Health Information Center Swine Disease Fact Sheet Library. Here's what you need to know.

When outbreaks of animal disease strike, the news headlines can be awfully confusing for consumers. It’s no wonder reports of African swine fever in Germany have consumers buzzing with questions. Here's how to help.

The Senate cleared a key procedural vote on a bipartisan infrastructure deal Wednesday, which could set Biden’s infrastructure focus into action. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg called it “a very big moment."

The USDA announced on July 28 that the Dominican Republic has confirmed cases of African swine fever (ASF). This is the first time ASF has been detected in the Western Hemisphere in decades.

Competition in the meat sector was a focus on Capitol Hill Wednesday. The same day of the House Ag Committee's hearing, the Senate Judiciary Committee put the meatpacking industry in the hot seat with calls for change. 

Chinese billionaire Sun Dawu was sentenced to 18 years in jail for crimes including "picking quarrels and provoking trouble," a court said, the latest stiff punishment of an outspoken corporate boss.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit declined the National Pork Producers Council and American Farm Bureau Federation's petition to strike down Prop 12 as unconstitutional under the dormant Commerce Clause.