Pork Business
Precedent-setting mandates are coming at ag from all angles, undermining freedom of farmers. These regulations aren’t based on science. They aren’t based on experience. Many argue they aren’t based on a shred of truth.
Although activism and activist activity certainly pose a reputational concern, biosecurity is one of the key drivers behind the importance of implementing farm security measures.
John Payne, author of The Swine Times, encourages producers to manage risk more than ever, especially with prices where they are.
Although risk of pathogen movement through feed is not a new topic in the U.S., around the globe there is less awareness of this pathway for disease to enter a swine farm. It wasn’t long ago PED virus hit in a fury.
By adding one more pig to a litter, the U.S. pork industry could increase production by an estimated $120 million annually. To do that, Karl Kerns says we need to learn what influences the capacity of sperm to fertilize.
In an industry traditionally dominated by men, Deborah Johnson stood out in the crowd when she became the North Carolina Pork Council’s first female state executive in 2005.
Selected as Grand Champion Jr. Market Steer from a field of 1,750, Vanilla Ice sold for a record $1 million at the 90th Anniversary of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians installed its new officers during the 53rd annual meeting of the organization. Michael Senn, DVM, is serving as AASV’s president.
With competing interests and a finite amount of dollars, most lobbyists don’t expect more than one or two successes among the dozens of “asks” they make around the various spending bills. But not NPPC. Not now.
Pigs eat crops, pigs leave nutrients in manure, manure is used to fertilize crops, and pigs eat crops – it’s a sustainable operation that puts pork on tables throughout the the world. But the system can be improved.
Carlo Vittorio Ferrari runs a 2,000-head pig farm with his brother in northern Italy. He fears for the future of his fourth-generation enterprise because of the conflict in Ukraine prompting a shortage of feed.
Random Bolda, a second-year student at Kansas State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, was awarded the David A. Schoneweis Scholarship during the American Association of Swine Veterinarians Annual Meeting.
Whether you are converting an existing herd or populating a barn utilizing ESF systems with new gilts, it can be a long road to get the herd comfortable with a new system. TriOak Foods’ Tanner McCulley shares three tips.
A controversial animal rights activist and former member of the Colorado State Board of Veterinary medicine has been charged with animal cruelty. The blatant hypocrisy is stunning.
Approximately 90 million continue living under a form of lockdown orders in Hong Kong and surrounding areas, resulting in decreased meat consumption and import issues.
Fifteen veterinary students competed for awards in the Veterinary Student Poster Competition sponsored by United Animal Health at the American Association of Swine Veterinarians annual meeting.
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians is funding four research projects totaling $100,000 that have direct application to the veterinary profession. Find out more about the four Iowa State University projects.
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians announced the winners of several scholarships at its annual meeting in Indianapolis, Ind.
The Northwest Seaport Alliance is partnering the USDA to bring the Port of Seattle a 49-acre pop-up site that will accept both dry and refrigerated agricultural products for temporary storage.
Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 39,615 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $79.99, up $0.77 per head from last week.
In times of tighter margins, it’s more important than ever to know that you are living within your means. Just as every farm is unique, so is every family’s needs when it comes to living standards.
A foreign leader addressing a joint session of Congress this week was a rarity. Not to be outdone, the partisan and often cantankerous members of the U.S. Senate passed legislation unanimously on a voice vote!
Leaders in the industry receive recognition for their efforts in the pork and meat industries.
Genetic engineering is a promising tool that could be used to improve animal welfare while lowering costs of production.
The Right to Repair movement in agriculture is a popular cause with farmers, for various good and questionable reasons. As multiple states create Right to Repair rules, it looks like we may be watching the wrong battle.
USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) modified the Spot Market Hog Pandemic Program (SMHPP) eligibility requirements to expand the interpretation of “spot market sales” and “sale to a packer.”
Third generation farmer and owner of a wean-to-finish operation, Jared Lierman was elected as President of the Nebraska Pork Producers Association.
Equip your team with confidence so they can thrive through the transition to electronic sow feeding (ESF) systems and improve their animal handling skills. Here are a few tips to get started.
USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture announced an investment of $13 million in research to explore novel therapies and prevention strategies for animal diseases that cost the agricultural industry billions.