Pork Business
A new poll of global consumers suggests they’re not giving up beef burgers for environmental reasons, but the study itself maligns livestock production with faulty claims.
Rail backlogs in the United States are delaying shipment of grains as well as processed flour and corn syrup, contributing to the national problem of inflation, food and grain companies said at a hearing this week.
As we review market-based financial statements with our clients and analysts, the question inevitably comes up: “Why is cash flow tight when I am making money?”
Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists have tested a technology to make temporary genetic modifications in mosquitoes that may reduce risks associated with invasive genetic elements.
At the end of 2020 and in 2021, the swine industry witnessed massive PRRS outbreaks in the Midwest caused by the novel porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) variant, L1C-1-4-4.
Gross incomes for both cattle and hog producers were up double digits from 2020 to 2021, according to a recent report from USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.
Even if you’re totally on board with the importance of sustainability, it can be daunting to consider what role you can play to move the needle in such a big conversation.
Feed additive Ractopamine is used to enchance or increase muscle mass and improve feed efficiency. The U.S. FDA addressed the food safety concerns.
With the emerging pork market in Peru, finding ways to increase per capita consumption has taken a boots-on-the-ground approach.
Taking the time now to clean and adjust your cool cell system will save time later and improve the system’s performance during the season.
Even though research points to the benefit of attended farrowing in the sow barn, labor challenges can stand in the way. However, if you could cut your stillborn rate in half, what is that worth?
Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 37,297 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $58.24, down $0.91 per head from last week.
Pork smells waft. Music plays. There’s handshaking, talking, laughing. Everyone is having fun and expanding their palates. International pork recipes. International drinks. Here’s how you enjoy this unique experience.
The Maschhoffs has investigated possible causes of piglet and growing pig scours, highlighting the need for a more holistic approach to address enteric challenges beyond a pathogen and antimicrobial treatment strategy.
The case occurred in a person who had direct exposure to poultry and was involved in the culling process of poultry with presumptive H5N1 bird flu, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
For years, Carissa Odland, DVM, has been fascinated by antimicrobial resistance in swine and how it connects to animal welfare and the sustainability of pork operations. Odland says more work is needed to help producers.
Higher costs for feed, energy and labor have yet to fully impact meat prices, but that will soon change, says CoBank’s Brian Earnest. Will consumers trade down when producer price inflation hits the meat case?
EPA Administrator Michael Regan hints at a major uptick in renewable fuel blending obligations to be announced on June 3rd, as ethanol production is stunted by railway inefficiencies.
Inflation predictions were so wrong for so long, the real thing has flummoxed us entirely. The other problem with this abrupt price change is the number of things to blame.
In just a few years, the carbon markets available to farmers have accelerated to more than 16 different programs to choose from.
Decision making changes during periods of inflation. If the historic inflation continues, knowing how inflation impacts decision making will help you make better choices, and your plans will be more likely to succeed.
Many producers are considering filtration to limit PRRS breaks, but there has been much debate over the best method for achieving it. Positive and negative pressure filtration systems each have benefits and challenges.
Farmers and ranchers have had to endure high winds for months. The powerful gusts haven’t just been annoying; it’s caused disasters across the U.S. High winds have been the culprit of wildfires and more.
2021 was a phenomenal year for pork producers, CoBank’s Brian Earnest says. Live hog value as a percent of retail pork value was nearly 35% at one point. This year appears set to return similar, if not better, results.
USDA’s 2022 food price inflation forecasts are already at a 14-year high with forecasts for consumer food price inflation increased again this month. All food prices now seen rising 5% to 6% vs 4.5% to 5.5% in March.
Higher prices at the grocery store don’t seem to be causing consumers to veer away from the meat counter. Robust meat demand abroad is also setting sail, despite inflation and shipping struggles.
Recognized as one of the greatest opportunities of U.S. red meat exports, trade talks gear up to address the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework. USMEF shares its comments on the pillar of resilient trade.
Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 18,665 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $102.57, down $2.44 per head from last week.
A fourth pork packing plant has been approved to run faster line speeds under the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) one-year trial program.
A vaccine candidate for African swine fever passed an important safety test required for regulatory approval, moving the vaccine one step closer to commercial availability, say USDA scientists.