Pork Business
Humble. Innovative. Quiet. A good friend. Honest. A man of faith. Those are just a few ways William “Billy” Herring’s friends would describe the 2023 inductee of the National Pork Industry Hall of Fame.
As a person who likes to consider a glass as half full and not half empty, it takes some effort to read the latest book by Nouriel Roubini, also known as Dr. Doom.
The room roared with applause as former Iowa Pork Producers Association Executive Director Mike Telford was honored with the Paulson-Whitmore State Executive Award on March 9 at the National Pork Industry Forum.
William Hollis, DVM, was named president of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians during the association’s 54th annual meeting in Aurora, Colo.
The Minnesota Pork Board recognizes Chef Donnie Schoenrock, proud owner of the renowned Kat’s Hog Heaven restaurant, as this year’s Pork Promoter of the Year Award recipient.
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced a $25-million Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program grant award to Wholestone Farms for a major plant expansion in Fremont, Neb.
Having another financing option can make all the difference when the right opportunity comes your way.
Many people in the industry are skeptical that hog prices this summer will line up as forecasted by the summer futures prices. Here’s a deeper dive into summer hog prices with Dennis DiPietre and Lance Mulberry.
The Pork Industry Forum kicked off in Orlando, Fla. Admittedly the scenery of sunny Florida is a beautiful sight for producers – but NPPC CEO Bryan Humphreys says the forum in itself is a beautiful concept, too.
The Hanor Company’s Tara Donovan, DVM, was honored as the 2023 Swine Practitioner of the Year by the American Association of Swine Veterinarians. Here’s why it was no surprise to the industry.
Three farmers share what they have done to keep their good employees, including how they hired some unique employees that have become a good fit for their operations.
From farm overalls to dress suits, Rep. Rod Hamilton spent his career reaching a respectful hand out across party lines to find solutions for Minnesota farmers.
In order to increase piglet survivability, it is important to consider small changes. When added up, these small things can have a big impact.
The room of veterinarians and allied industry from around the world came to attention when some of these life-changing reminders were shared at the American Association of Swine Veterinarians annual meeting.
Americans are buying more fresh meat than before the COVID-19 pandemic and are seeking value in terms of price, convenience and better-for attributes in meat purchases.
The Minnesota Pork Board recognizes Adam Ziemke of Waseca, Minnesota, as this year’s Swine Manager of the Year award recipient.
Little steps can ease frustration and improve communication on your farm.
North American Meat Institute says proposed rules for a ‘Product of the USA’ label are again likely to result in trade retaliation from Canada and Mexico costing American consumers billions of dollars.
The threats facing the U.S. swine industry are many, veterinarian Gordon Spronk pointed out at the AASV annual meeting. Here are 10 things to apply at the farm immediately to fight ongoing disease battles.
Based on FDA’s most recent Summary Report on Use of Medically Important Antimicrobials, antimicrobial use in food-producing animals has declined by 28% since Veterinary Feed Directive Guidelines were enacted in 2017.
No matter where you are on the food chain, we all play a part in making sure the animals we raise for food are healthy and well cared for and that our food supply is safe and nutritious.
Matthew Rooda, co-founder and CEO of SwineTech, was born to think outside of the box.
USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is extending time-limited trials until Nov. 30, allowing certain New Swine Slaughter Inspection System (NSIS) establishments to operate at an increased line speed.
Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 49,550 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $55.93, down $4.36 per head from last week.
Egg prices peaked in December at around $5.43, then decreased 52% to $2.61 per dozen in February thanks to bird flu. Some speculate this could become a trend based on a hypothesis in how the disease is transmitted.
“The prioritization of resource concerns must be left to the local level where producers decide how they can best address their unique and varied landscapes and needs,” said Sen. John Boozman.
Sunshine and bacon. Could there be anything better? Check out these tips to help first-time attendees (and reminders for pros) as they prepare for one of the industry’s most impactful meetings of the year.
A plant nurse at a Tyson Foods medical clinic, Bobbie Gail Blair, 49, has been charged with 10 counts of impersonation of a medical professional and two counts of identity theft after falsely claiming to be licensed.
Nineteen feral cattle have been shot from a helicopter by federal employees in a New Mexico wilderness area in a cull opposed by ranchers and criticized by the state’s governor.
After five years in litigation, U.S. District judge orders the U.S. government pay over $1 million in settlement to immigrant workers targeted during an unwarranted ICE raid in Tennessee in 2018.