Pork Business
Is putting up a new swine barn in southwest Wisconsin national news? When the Associated Press released a story about AV Roth’s plans to construct a new hog building, he admits he was a little surprised.
Walmart Inc. knows where to put its price gap to achieve profitable growth. That message, delivered by C. Douglas McMillon, Walmart president and CEO, proves how aggressive retailers have to be on food pricing now.
Swine industry leaders from across the globe will take part in the United Pork Americas Pre-Event Symposium scheduled for Wednesday, May 25.
Nepal has reported its first cases of African swine fever, the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) said on Thursday.
Programs to help U.S. farmers build markets overseas boosted agricultural exports by an average of $9.6 billion annually from 1977 to 2019, representing 13.7 percent of total agricultural export value, says a new study.
IN-DEPTH MARKET ANALYSIS: Wednesday was a risk-off day in the agricultural commodity markets.
The North American Meat Institute says it is disappointed the House Agriculture Committee voted to approve the Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act.
“DispatchTrack was able to help Centerra plan routes that allowed tanks to refill when they were two-thirds empty, resulting in fewer trips and real cost savings,” Satish Natarajan says.
Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus opened a lot of eyes in 2013 as the disease devastated many pork operations. Lessons learned from the introduction of PEDV have helped direct investments in research in the industry.
Smithfield Foods, Inc. celebrates 20 years of achievements and progress towards environmental, diversity, and stewardship goals.
Proxy advisory firm Glass Lewis on Tuesday recommended McDonald’s Corp investors vote for the company’s directors, dealing a setback to billionaire investor Carl Icahn’s efforts to replace two directors.
Accelerating energy costs and a desire to further sustainable farming practices fueled The Maschhoffs’ decision to break ground on a new 3.06-megawatt solar array at its Griggsville Feed Mill.
Managing multiple production sites is easier with this “plug and play” alarm and monitoring system.
Flies are more than just an annoyance for calves in warm weather. High fly populations also can spread diseases among calves; cause stress and reduced immunity; and negatively impact growth and weight gain.
South Korea plans to increase quarantine efforts at major airports and harbors to prevent the deadly African swine fever virus and other contagious foreign animal diseases from entering the country.
From global market dynamics to wild boar populations, the 11th-annual Iowa Swine Day, scheduled for June 30, is packed with a powerful line-up of speakers representing the pork and animal agriculture industries.
“I don’t think we’re ever going to replace the ability of a skilled person in the farrowing barn,” says NCSU professor Billy Flowers. But he, along with others, shared ideas on how technology may help.
Texas A&M AgriLife elevates the barbecue industry through meat science teaching, research and outreach.
Proper temperature control in the barn starts with proper ventilation. To keep pigs healthy and prevent heat stress that can impact health and performance, Mark Oberreuter, AP ventilation expert, recommends these tips.
Proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholders Services recommended McDonald’s Corp MCD.N shareholders vote for the company’s directors in a boardroom fight with billionaire investor Carl Icahn over animal rights.
Mexico will waive import duties for one year on a range of household staples, including pork, in a bid to curb inflation, the government said.
The infant formula shortage is scary and hitting close to home for many parents throughout the country. One woman has shipped out $978 worth of infant formula to friends in seven states where shortages are rampant.
Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 36,400 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $43.73, down $3.39 per head from last week.
Managing cost of production — from feed to labor to facility costs — has become more critical in maintaining a profitable hog operation. A good way to manage efficiencies is to compare them with industry benchmarks.
If we get it right, agriculture can, in fact, save the planet, said Jack Bobo, CEO of Futurity, during the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2022 Stakeholders Summit in Kansas City.
Farmers, livestock producers and others in the agriculture industry are part of core skin cancer statistics related to outdoor work, consistently ranking highest in overall sun exposure.
A North Carolina State University study examined relationships among birth characteristics, early nursing behaviors and colostrum consumption in over 600 piglets by measuring their immunocrits 36 hours after farrowing.
U.S. red meat exports see strong to record-pacing Q1 totals. U.S. Meat Export Federation president and CEO, Dan Halstrom shares the details.
The North American Meat Institute says a House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis’ report distorts the truth about the meat and poultry industry’s work to protect employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The House Select Committee on the Coronavirus Crisis alleges meat packers pressed “baseless” claims of beef and pork shortages early in the pandemic to persuade the Trump Administration to keep operations running.