Pork Business
One of the country’s largest meat processors is helping fund Iterate Labs, the developer of an artificial intelligence-based platform that uses wearable sensor technology to improve workforce safety and productivity.
British pork producers have seen their profits eroded by COVID-19 and an outbreak of deadly African Swine Fever in Germany, and are now having also to deal with Brexit red tape that has hammered exports and hurt demand.
Many challenges face U.S. ag due to the pandemic, but the highest priorities are maintaining the continuity of the nation’s food system while preserving essential worker safety measures across the supply chain.
The USDA and FDA have sent out a reminder to trust current science and guidelines from official sources.
Pork consumption has not gone down in Taiwan since the lifting of the ban on Jan. 1 of ractopamine-fed pork imports from the U.S.
The extreme winter weather conditions pose challenges for livestock producers across the country. Although it’s more apparent in its effect on livestock outdoors, it also poses challenges for hogs in confinement.
As winter weather conditions rage across the country, USDA reminds livestock farmers affected by the winter storms that assistance is available.
Tyson Foods announced additional incentives for frontline workers to receive vaccinations for COVID-19, including compensation for workers vaccinated outside of their normal shift or through an external source.
A winter storm and the coldest temperatures in decades has created another crisis for cattle feeders and beef packers. Rolling power outages and natural gas shortages at feedyards has hampered efforts to feed cattle.
The German pork market is starting to recover after being hit last year by widespread import bans on German pork after African swine fever was found in the country and COVID-19 outbreaks reduced slaughterhouse capacity.
African swine fever and COVID-19 pressures continue to lead the pack as the major change drivers in the 2021 global pork market. Here’s a look at the key issues RaboRank analysts are keeping a close watch on this year.
The Senate has scheduled a vote on Tom Vilsack’s nomination for Secretary of Agriculture on Feb. 23. In early February, the Senate Agriculture Committee unanimously approved President Biden’s pick to lead USDA.
Biden’s USTR nominee was a key player in the USMCA negotiations, and some think USMCA may be a template for future trade talks, including the possibility of rejoining the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).
If you notice something is not right on the farm or you see evidence of a break-in, it’s time to activate your plan to protect your farm.
Just like marketing their pigs, or planting and harvesting their field crops, soil and water conservation efforts are part of the yearly plan that Mike and Michelle Ehlers of Marathon put together.
For the week of February 12, cash-traded weaner pig volume was below average this week with 23,125 head being reported which is 45% of the 52-week average.
Everyone knows pigs are smart, but this takes smart to a new level. Four pigs learned how to manipulate a joystick in order to control a cursor on a computer monitor, Purdue University researchers report.
Trade seems to be taking a back seat in Washington. From COVID-19 recovery to a focus on climate, other issues are taking priority in the new White House. That’s not stopping ag groups from pushing for key trade deals.
It may only be February, but it’s clear the year won’t be without challenges as feed costs continue to rise. As both corn and soybean meal prices surge, here are five ways to reduce their impact on your bottom line.
Multi-disciplinary collaboration by academia, industry partners and the veterinary community is improving the diagnostics and management of Streptococcus suis. How is that impacting productivity and animal well-being?
The net farm income story this year is far from over. Farmer Mac’s chief economist says history shows USDA’s initial look at net farm income is typically too low and this year may be no different.
Exports to China were monumental for the U.S. pork industry in 2020. Understandably, everyone wants to know how their pork industry recovery is coming along. Brett Stuart of Global AgriTrends shares his perspectives.
Economist Brett Stuart of Global AgriTrends forecasts 2021 pork exports down 2%, but on the back of the growth the industry saw in 2020, he says that’s still a pretty big victory. Here’s why.
As producers explore ways to decrease feed costs and improve efficiencies, it’s important to review health protocols to see if interventions are warranted, says Elise Toohill, DVM, of Carthage Veterinary Service Ltd.
Ohio State University scientists are looking for SARS-CoV-2 in animals and the environment.
Preparation is the best defense, especially when it comes to an animal activist attack. Although no one wants to imagine an animal activist infiltrating their farm, having a plan in place is a wise practice.
FADs are a constant threat to the livestock industry. The country is more tuned in to this struggle than ever before with the recent COVID-19 pandemic. National Pork Board’s Dave Pyburn and NCBA’s Ethan Lane discuss why.
Some people share cool facts about pigs or a picture of themselves holding a newborn piglet to celebrate National Pig Day on March 1. But Pennsylvania pig farmer Chris Hoffman may be kissing a pig.
Hong Kong authorities ordered the culling of all 3,000 pigs in a herd after the African swine fever virus was discovered to be spreading for the first time in one of the city’s farms.
A new report suggests investments and partnerships in agriculture could help reduce U.S. GHG emissions by two-thirds by encouraging widespread adoption of climate-smart practices on farms and ranches.