Pork Business
They survived the farm crisis of the 1980s, overcame industry challenges and quit their day jobs in the late 1980s to focus on building their dream — Brenneman Pork — into a legacy.
Elevated levels of the disease are trending currently, and are of ‘serious concern’ over the next eight weeks, say researchers.
Strong hog prices, along with continued pressure on feed costs, are resulting in robust margins for many producers, Rabobank says in its Q3 report.
The company’s CEO is proud to grow its operations in Iowa, where they already operate four production facilities, with another expected to break ground later this year.
The Monday Night Social offers a fun and meaningful opportunity for deeper engagement, business development and collaborative conversations ahead of the full conference agenda.
As a pork producer, you can’t personally control how far north the New World screwworm advances, but you can protect your own operations and interests as much as possible.
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I’m on day 1,247 of the state fair or so it feels today. I’m not sure what day of the week it is or what’s happening in the next hour.
K-State’s Glynn Tonsor says the July Meat Demand Monitor revealed positive trends in meat consumption and consumer attitudes toward protein purchases.
USMEF’s Dan Halstrom says it wasn’t that long ago that the U.S. was at a severe disadvantage with Japan tariff wise.
A repeat offender has falsely labeled meat products from China.
Smithfield says demand is cautious due to inflation. Consumers have shifted their spending patterns and are increasingly looking for value.
The government of Africa’s biggest economy has tried for months to negotiate a U.S. trade deal but failed to reach agreement before Trump’s deadline.
For pig farmer James Lamb, carrying on his farm isn’t just about the present — it’s a tribute to the legacy of generations past.
The White House said on Monday to not expect public release of the Make America Healthy Again policy recommendations on Aug. 12
Court dismisses the challenge of activists to an earlier EPA rulemaking that exempted livestock farms from having to treat routine air emissions as emergency releases and report them to local first responders.
A critical line of defense, this mounted patrol is taking on new endeavors to keep NWS out of the country.
Nine new mosquito species are confirmed to carry Japanese encephalitis virus.
CDC’s Nichols to discuss connections between animal and human health Oct. 6 at K-State.
Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 84,545 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $53.66, down $0.53 per head from last week.
Fifty-three percent of agricultural economists surveyed in the July Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor say the row crops side of agriculture is currently in a recession, which is down from the 72% who responded that way in May.
No longer an end cap in a convenience store, meat snacks are taking up more space on shelves and nabbing prime displays as consumers search for a healthy, tasty, easy-to-grab snack.
Letting go of these ideas can help farm leaders adopt a more thoughtful, flexible approach that strengthens their operation and empowers their team.
USMEF releases June export data for pork, beef and lamb.
Through his care for the land and the meals he serves, Farmer and restauranteur Brandon Lee hopes to give visitors an authentic Hawaiian experience.
When carbon monoxide levels are high enough to cause harm, you may not even realize what’s happening.
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Randy Kuker and Adam Annegers share tips that help them attract more employees into pork production, but more importantly, retain them.
K-State entomologist builds on work to develop products that repel mites in stored food.
Furlow will bring his experience in the Pork Industry Immersion Program supporting efforts to advance the industry’s priorities on Capitol Hill, into his new role serving Iowa producers.