Pork Business
A dead wild boar in Sweden has tested positive for African swine fever (ASF). This is the first time for the deadly ASF virus to rear its head in this country, Sweden’s Veterinary Institute said on Wednesday.
KENT Corporation will celebrate the grand opening of the Iowa State University KENT Feed Mill and Grain Science Complex on Sept. 8.
More than 1,000 pounds of pork were intercepted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists at the Louisville Port of Entry. Here’s what
Importer AJC International, Inc., of Atlanta, Ga., is recalling approximately 17,428 pounds of frozen, raw pork products that were not presented for import reinspection into the United States, the USDA’s FSIS announced.
From consumer preferences to labor, the challenges are stacked for the next generation of swine enthusiasts entering the pork industry. Despite the obstacles, five Ph.D. students share their optimism and viewpoints.
From new hires to new opportunities, here’s a look at some recent news from Merck Animal Health and ByoPlanet, the Missouri Pork Association, NOVUS International and Lallemand Animal Nutrition.
Hillshire Brands Company of St. Joseph, Mo., recalled approximately 15,876 pounds of blended meat and poultry smoked sausage products that may be contaminated with bone fragments.
In 2014, biosecurity changed at Eichelberger Farms in Wayland, Iowa, when an ugly four-letter word rocked the U.S. pork industry: PEDV.
Dalton Obermier works to develop novel phenotypes available for genetic selection in hopes of speeding up genetic progress towards feed efficiency and conversion by utilizing the NUtrack livestock monitoring system.
Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 73,950 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $12.48, up $0.44 per head from last week.
USDA on Thursday lowered expectations for both ag exports and imports in FY 2023. The export decline is linked to corn and wheat, while the import decline is correlated with easing prices.
Three safety tips to follow near power lines and railroad crossings this fall.
“People sometimes refer to farmland as an investment in gold, plus a coupon,” Bruce Sherrick says. “You get a fairly low annual cash flow, fairly high long-term rates of return and tax advantages to the asset classes.”
Positive feedback is 1200x more effective than ignoring problems.
As the cost of raising pigs increases, particularly feed and supplements, don’t forget to consider less costly available alternatives for your diets, says Casey Zangaro of Michigan State University Extension.
Cold weather is just around the corner; refer to this list for maintenance reminders to prepare your buildings for winter.
Do you own and manage a small swine herd operation? Many things need addressed for the needs of the pigs as the weather gets colder. Here are a few tips to ensure optimal health, welfare and productivity.
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.