Pork Business
The 46th-annual National Swine Improvement Federation (NSIF) will be held in person on Nov. 30-Dec. 2 in St. Louis, Mo., at the Marriott St. Louis Grand. Check out the slate of highlighted speakers.
As labor woes continue to cripple meat processing plants, Missouri is rolling out a unique concept to answer many processors’ biggest need. The classroom on wheels will provide workforce development at a pivotal time.
The pork industry is still evolving out of the rubble of the coronavirus pandemic, says Lee Schulz, an Iowa State University economist. But certainly, more optimism abounds in the U.S. pork outlook heading into 2022.
How will agricultural biotechnology and gene editing fit into the future of U.S. agriculture? The House Committee on Agriculture’s livestock and biotechnology subcommittees held a joint hearing to discuss.
If you or an employee treats an animal with a drug, it’s important to keep adequate and updated treatment records.
U.S. tractor maker Deere & Co agreed on a new six-year contract with the United Auto Workers (UAW) union that would be subject to a vote by the company’s striking workers, the company said in a statement on Saturday.
Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was below average this past week, with 33,830 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $50.81, down $1.14 per head from last week.
PETA is under fire for their reaction on social media to a Google Doodle that was made to honor the late Steve Irwin, also known as “The Crocodile Hunter.”
A full-page ad in the New York Times this week sparked a nationwide question: Is the food supply chain actually breaking? Agricultural economists disagree.
President Donald Trump several times over the past week has indicated some $16 billion of COVID-19 farmer aid would be announced soon.
An attempted robbery at a rural Alberta property resulted in more legal woes for a rancher than for the thieves, and the case has become a flashpoint in the debate about rural landowners’ rights to defend their property.
There are so many reasons why kids should say yes to 4-H. But here are five reasons to say yes that don’t get as much attention.
How efficiently are you using your current work force? Here’s how to measure where your employee investments need attention.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has exempted livestock haulers from compliance with federal Hours of Service rules that limit drive time until at least April 12 due to COVID-19 emergency relief efforts.
The fall is often perceived as porcine respiratory and reproductive syndrome (PRRS) season. However, this focus on PRRS management can potentially leave the door open for other respiratory pathogens.
Cargill has closed its processing plant in Hazelton, PA, which employs 900 workers, indicating it will reopen when “it is safe” to do so.
Total 2019 meat production in the U.S. is currently projected to reach another record level of 103.3 billion pounds, up 1.3 percent year over year.
Burger King does not care about the prosperity of your farm or ranch. Oh, BK would never admit to as much, but that’s the only conclusion one can draw from its latest drivel disguised as an advertising campaign.
A bipartisan letter was sent the FTC to investigate the growing concentration in the meatpacking and processing industry, and any anticompetitive behavior resulting from this concentration.
One of the best parts of working in the pork industry is getting treated to some of the best recipes around the country featuring Real Pork, says Kylee Deniz of the Oklahoma Pork Council. She shares her favorites.
The agriculture community often tells consumers to “thank a farmer” but we should be thankful for consumers, writes Kate Miller.
Rep. Jimmy Panetta and Rep. Billy Long introduced the Agricultural Fairs Rescue Act to help preserve agricultural fairs across the country and offset the devastating financial losses they have experienced.
New Jersey senator and Democratic presidential candidate Cory Booker has proposed legislation that would ban new CAFOs (controlled animal feeding operations) and require existing ones to close by January 2040.
The price shoppers pay for items like meat at the grocery store are expected to continue the rapid rise. An updated Consumer Price Index shows wholesale beef prices could increase 20% this year.
An oversupply of pork in China is turning heads and bringing up a lot of questions about the future of pork exports to the world’s largest consumer of pork.
When it comes to celebrating Real Pork, one of the best ways to do it is alongside family and friends. Chad Forbis and his son, Jude, of Des Pere, Mo., share how they’ve perfected the infamous Bisquick sausage balls.
Here’s the second of a four-part series on Farm Journal’s PORK readers’ favorite recipes using Real Pork in celebration of Pork Month, including Honey Garlic Pork Chops and Pig Feet in Green Salsa.
The goal of the program is to create impactful and innovative outreach tools. This will better enable livestock veterinarians to recognize and address toxicology problems in food animal species.
The newest tax proposal in Washington would impose a tax on billionaires. A farm tax expert warns the proposed changes could turn into a trojan horse for farmers and result in higher taxes within a decade.
Tyson Foods has achieved a 96% vaccination rate for COVID-19 among its 120,000 American workers.