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The U.S. swine industry realized they had to do something better after porcine epidemic diarrhea virus struck the country for the first time ever and left everyone wondering what just happened, says Paul Sundberg, DVM.

“I like to say you’re going to have to have a permit to do normal farming decisions,” he told Chip Flory, host of AgriTalk.

The National Pork Producers Association (NPPC) is calling on Congress to help fix the shipping container fiasco, which the Association says is causing bottleneck issues, including major shipping delays.

USDA is continuing its rollout of aid to segments of the agriculture industry impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Defeat is just a temporary situation. That’s just one of the lessons that Gene Spellman with Central Life Sciences learned from his experience as a college wrestler that inspires and motivates him in his career today.

A big concern for dairy farmers is preventing foot and mouth disease (FMD) on farms. Thanks to new technology, there's now a real-time test that could get farmers answers quickly.

As a former police detective and terrorism expert, John Sancenito understands that it’s hard for people, especially farmers who have the tendency to be self-reliant, to involve the police when a break-in occurs.

In conjunction with World Pork Expo, several companies introduced new products last week. Here's what’s new from Automated Production, Kent Nutrition Group, Merck Animal Health and Novus International.

Cargill's CEO says the company is in the middle of a major shakeup as it says consumers will continue to demand more plant-based protein products.

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Less than two weeks after JBS was hit with a cyberattack impacting operations in Australia and North America, Congress is now calling on JBS to provide documents and communications related to the May 30 attack.

Four economists take a look at the issues most likely to spark attention in the upcoming USDA Quarterly Hogs & Pigs Report to be released on June 24.

The feeling of energy and enthusiasm at World Pork Expo was omnipresent: People were glad to be together again. Farm Journal’s PORK captured a few quotes from speakers, attendees and exhibitors on several topics.

A show pig is often a family affair. For one Georgia family, a show pig became more of a companion as the animal brought their 16-year old daughter normalcy as her father battled cancer in the middle of the pandemic.

Rupert Claxton isn’t one to mince words. The meat director for Gira International, a consultancy and research firm, shot straight on trade —notably with China — during a presentation at the 2021 World Pork Expo.

The World Pork Expo flies by, filled to the brim with meetings, seminars, photo ops and great conversations with producers near and far. Here's a synopsis of the sights, sounds and feelings associated with WPX21.

Multi-story hog farrowing and finishing buildings, often in megaplexes with tens of thousands of pigs in China. And according to John Phipps, there may be some benefits to the buildings.

Last June, the pork industry looked much different. Although it was a stressful time, the incredible resiliency of pork producers was evident. Bill Even and Neil Dierks share six things top of mind a year later.

While some signs point to a recovery for China’s hog herd, analysts say reliable and consistent data out of China is absent today after China clamped down on traditional sources of information.

It’s an interesting time in history to be preparing for the workforce and looking for a job. Five youth pig enthusiasts from Oregon to Pennsylvania share why they are pursuing a pork industry career.

Sustainability means different things to different people, says Brett Kaysen, vice-president of sustainability for the National Pork Board, but developing industry metrics on sustainable production is a valuable tool.

Union workers voted overwhelmingly to go on strike if a new contract is not reached. Leaders with the United Food and Commercial Workers Union say they hope to avoid a work stoppage as they meet with company reps.

2021 seems to be the year of pork. From growing exports to a change in taste for U.S. pork products at home, pork demand is helping drive higher prices for producers today.

As World Pork Expo enters its second day, a policy priority for the pork industry continues to be the issue of line speeds at pork plants. Just this week, Agriculture Secretary said no final decision has been made.

Antibiotic use. Public perception. Work-life balance. Disease prevention. Animal welfare. Mental health. Five swine veterinarians share their perspectives on the pork industry and the best advice they've heard lately.

JBS USA said it paid an $11 million ransom to cyber attackers that shut down operations in the U.S. and Australia last week. All plants were fully operational by June 3.

Labor ranks as one of the top issues facing U.S. pork producers, says Kerry Scott, program manager for másLabor. At the 2021 World Pork Expo, he shared programs that may help producers get the help they need.

The pork industry is experiencing a revolution in technology, but obstacles to using it to its full extent still exist, says Brandon Osborn with MetaFarms, speaking at the 2021 World Pork Expo.

Three industry-leading producers share their thoughts on the top issues facing pork producers right now — margin volatility, labor, and meat quality improvement and innovation.

Brandi Burton, DVM, Suidae Health and Production, Algona, Iowa, shared her thoughts with AgriTalk host Chip Flory on the pork industry's progress in addressing several issues.

Farm Journal has announced that a #FarmONTM Benefit Concert will be presented in partnership with the National FFA Foundation on Thursday, August 26, at Frahm Farmland in Colby, KS.

The latest Sterling Profit Tracker shows farrow-to-finish operations are seeing $91 per head profits. It is an improvement of nearly $148 from a year ago, when producers were losing more than $57 per head.

Gerardo Rodriguez will never forget the day he watched a customer in front of him at the convenience store purchase a Coke and Twinkies. He couldn’t help but think the pork industry could create a better snack option.

Five pig farmers share how the pandemic has impacted their operation’s future plans and weigh in on the biggest concerns and opportunities they see ahead. They also discuss how the pandemic impacted them personally.

Spray-on antimicrobial biosecurity solution for animal health operations

After a two-year hiatus, World Pork Expo has returned to Des Moines, Iowa for its 33rd annual event.

One of the few silver linings to COVID-19 is consumers realized or remembered how much they love pork.

As part of #PORKWeek21, lawmakers joined AgriTalk to discuss the USDA’s recent decision not to appeal a decision to remove the provision allowing for faster line speeds at pork processing plants.

A recent report by the California Department of Agriculture (CDFA) shows Proposition 12 in California could lead to higher mortality in hogs while providing no added benefit for consumers.

Pork producer profit margins improved last week after lean carcass prices rose $1.38 per cwt., according to the Sterling Pork Profit Tracker. Hog slaughter was lower due to the holiday and the JBS cyberattack.

The U.S will target China with a new "strike force" to combat unfair trade practices, as the administration rolled out findings of a review of U.S. access to critical products, from semiconductors to EV batteries.

Pork demand. Inflation. ASF recovery in China. Consumer spending. Pandemic effects. The issues affecting the pork outlook go on and on. Five economists share perspectives on what’s coming in the second half of 2021. 

One week after a cyberattack shut down meat packing plants in three countries, U.S. officials seized the cryptocurrency payment that was made during the Colonial Pipeline hack less than a month earlier.

Many economic factors are at play in the ag industry, everything from stimulus money to higher commodity prices to historically low interest rates. How will these issues impact your farm?

The U.S. pork industry has access to lots of technology, but some argue there’s been little adoption of tech on the farm. Five industry leaders share their thoughts on how tech adoption can make a difference.

This week Chip Flory and Jim Wiesemeyer discuss concern over high temperatures and a lack of rain, cyberattacks, PORK Week and more.

World Pork Expo is making its grand return to Des Moines this week. This marks the first time since 2018 the event is being held. The National Pork Producers Council says this will mark the 33rd annual event.

The world’s largest meat producer was the latest victim of a cyberattack. And as the food chain relies more on automation and less on manual labor, cyberattacks may be a rising risk for the food chain.

American Farm Bureau Federation sent a letter to the Biden administration saying the increase in undocumented immigration is severely impacting farm and ranch families, putting property and personal safety at risk.

Dr. Scott Stehlik discusses how Merck Animal Health continues to keep customers and producers a priority. Watch now and be sure to stop by Merck's booth V125 at the World Pork Expo June 9-11, 2021.