Pork Business
Iowa’s largest pork producer, Iowa Select Farms, has appointed Todd Neff as its new chief strategy officer.
When it comes to hiring potential candidates from Mexico to come work on your farm, there are many things to consider before you make the move. Victor Ochoa of Swineworks answers big questions on producers’ minds.
“Wean-to-harvest biosecurity is a complex issue for our industry that has been developing for many years, says SHIC’s Megan Niederwerder. Here are the 10 projects funded in SHIC’s Wean-to-Harvest Biosecurity Program.
It was a sad day when my wife discovered $6 per package bacon at our local grocery store last spring. She passed it by. We cannot continue to be dependent solely upon belly value as the sole driver of carcass value.
Celebrating a vital piece of our industry—pigs—March 1, 2023, is National Pig Day! Here are some interesting and squeal-worthy facts to share with those who benefit from pigs—everyone!
“In this current situation, the traditional approach to free trade agreements — which isn’t just tariff cuts, but that they do tariff cuts on a fully comprehensive basis — isn’t what we need right now,” Tai says.
Beneficial strains of Bacillus can have a positive impact in many different applications on a swine operation.
Hog Slat created its new PolyStorm fan line by taking the best features of our proven AirStorm fans and incorporating them with a new housing material.
National Pig Day is the perfect day to announce the dates of the 2023 World Pork Expo, where a milestone 35th anniversary will be celebrated at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa, from June 7-9.
Here’s a look at cultural differences that can make or break your ability to create a workplace that is not only inviting for employees from Mexico to join, but is also a workplace they won’t want to leave.
The Minnesota Pork Board recognizes this year’s Environmental Steward of the Year award recipient, Adam Barka, who is passionate about thriving rural communities and the people within them.
A team of 15 U.S. industry leaders participated in a local food show, visited a processing facility and saw the broad range of food retail offered in Monterrey, says Gerardo Rodriquez of USMEF.
The National Farm Machinery Show revealed one major theme: the supply chain is still posing major problems for ag equipment manufacturers, an issue that’s improving, but could still last the remainder of this year.
Deploying protein modifications developed by Kansas State, Acceligen announced it’s able to breed pigs naturally resistant to PRRS. The resistance was proven effective through a University of Illinois collaboration.
Another case of African swine fever has been confirmed in farm pigs in east Germany.
As farm shows and meetings portray a crowd that seems to be aging, is there a shortage of young farmers threatening the future of ag? John Phipps explains why an abundance of young farmers may not be on the farm today.
Market participants seem to be more focused on the day-to-day trading in the spot meat/livestock markets, and the short-term impact from weather events, Steiner Consulting says.
Poland has reported outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) in five wild boar in the northern part of the country.
Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 10,425 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $86.38, up $3.60 per head from last week.
Consumer demand has been a key driver of strong pork and hog prices, but will it remain that way in 2023? Steve Meyer weighs in on factors impacting the pork outlook from exports and demand to Prop 12 and inflation.
Editor Jennifer Shike won’t deny that it’s hard to open up and share with others. But here’s why saying yes to those opportunities to tell your story can have a bigger impact than you can imagine.
Beyond Meat forecast full-year revenue above market estimates and said it was looking to control costs at a time when high inflation is denting demand for its plant-based meat products. Shares surged 14% after hours.
Utah state legislators have passed a bill they say closes a loophole that allowed two people accused of burglary to be acquitted last year after taking two sick piglets from a Beaver County pig farm.
Strong used equipment values have been a theme for the past 18 to 20 months, and Machinery Pete doesn’t see that story changing anytime soon. During National Farm Machinery Show he revealed why those prices could last.
For the third straight year, agricultural exports from the U.S. to the Dominican Republic have reached an all-time record with pork leading the way in 2022.
This year’s Minnesota Pork Board Distinguished Service award recipient, Reuben Bode, embodies everything pure and good that pork producers stand for.
After seeing a controversial Facebook post with two photos of ground beef that differed in appearance for many reasons, Dr. Chad Carr speaks up about why it’s great to have your own opinion, but not your own facts.
Here’s an overview of what’s happening in state pork associations around the country this week.
Wholestone Farms of Fremont, Neb., and Prestage Foods of Iowa announced a new joint venture on Wednesday.
Feral cattle in New Mexico’s Gila National Forest are expected to come under crosshairs once again as USFS and USDA APHIS plan to decrease the area’s population via aerial gunning, beginning Thursday, Feb. 23.