Pork Business
Gut check: If you sent a new auditor your standard operating procedures (SOPs), would that match what your farm employees do? Clayton Johnson, DVM, shares four auditing keys to success.
What if there was one tool to focus on using to achieve the best recruitment and retention?
University of Nebraska-Lincoln professors will lead projects on viral diseases, antimicrobial resistance, farm sustainability and potential impact on human health through USDA grants totaling $2.48 million.
Through the 2024 Youth Pork Ambassador Program, the chosen ambassador will gain unparalleled insights into the dynamic world of pork production.
After six weeks running in the red, beef packers jumped back into positive margins after last week’s wholesale beef rally. Pork producers remain profitable.
As a writer, I meet many amazing people. Over time, if you are so blessed, you get to talk with some of the special ones over and over again. I think that’s why I was so deeply impacted by the passing of Kara Ungerman.
A new cooling pad technology for hogs is coming to North America in spring 2024.
If you want to make change in the pork business, it has to be practical and executable, said Clayton Johnson, DVM, before a standing-room-only crowd at the 2023 Carthage Swine Conference.
Waters of the U.S. rules have evolved many times in the past 50 years. EPA announced another round of changes on Tuesday, following a May Supreme Court ruling that required EPA to revise the definition.
Scientists have illuminated a critical gene within pigs that plays a pivotal role in the infection process of the African Swine Fever virus, which opens up avenues for developing ASF-resistant pigs.
Here’s a new scholarship opportunity for students involved in agriculture and livestock production.
Farm employees are a critical piece of our operation and keeping them safe should be every farm’s top priority. However, accidents can happen in the blink of an eye, especially when large equipment is involved.
Latin American meat importers recently convened at an USMEF seminar held at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to gain a comprehensive understanding of the merits and distinctive qualities of U.S. beef and pork.
Oklahoma Angus breeder to receive prestigious award during North American International Livestock Expo.
Although it didn’t come as a surprise, last week’s hog slaughter was up 3.7% higher than a year ago. Altin Kalo provides a market update and shares why it’s difficult to chart a predictable path for bellies this fall.
A $20-million Ontario Swine Research Centre at the University of Guelph will enhance the province’s capacity for research, innovation and development of new technology to benefit Ontario pork producers and consumers.
African swine fever continues its march around the globe. The deadly swine virus has now reached Cocoro Island, located in the municipality of Magsaysay in Palawan in the Philippines.
Bradley Wolter, CEO and president of The Maschhoffs, announced his decision on Aug. 25 to step down from his role in the company.
Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was below average this past week, with 9,919 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $33.50, up $9.53 per head from last week.
Environmental groups are pushing U.S. securities regulators to thwart JBS SA’s New York share listing over concerns about the world’s largest meatpacker’s impact on deforestation, climate change and other issues.
Two University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers will investigate the prevalant pathogen, Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRSV), supported by a three-year grant from USDA.
The Chinese government has asked Brazil to reduce a list of meat plants seeking authorization to export to the Asian country, a step that could help Beijing expedite the approval process.
USDA is making more funding available for meat and poultry processors to expand operations, transform the food supply chain and create new and better markets for producers.
The spread between cattle feeding margins and packer margins narrowed modestly last week. Pork producers remain profitable.
Pharmgate Animal Health has announced John Addy as its new Vice President of Operations, taking the reins in spearheading and overseeing quality, supply chain and manufacturing functions.
France has obtained final approval for exporting pork to Australia, adding a new potential trade outlet for a sector that has faced fluctuating demand from top importer China.
Private equity firm Roark Capital agreed on Thursday to buy Subway, in a deal that people familiar with the matter said values the U.S. sandwich chain at up to $9.55 billion.
When we consider the number of stressors wean pigs face, it’s no surprise that starting pigs in the nursery can be challenging. So, the question becomes, what can we do to help?
As extremely hot weather settles in across much of the country, proper temperature control and ventilation are essential in swine barns to help protect animals from heat stress that can compromise health and performance.
Pork producers are under a lot of stress these days. That’s what drives Denny McKilligan, Innovations leader for TechMix, to find answers to those challenges that keep farmers up at night.