Pork Business
Strong June results capped a huge first half of 2018 for U.S. beef exports. June pork exports were lower than a year ago for the second consecutive month, but first-half volume and value are ahead of last year’s pace.
The Trump administration said it’s weighing whether to increase the proposed tariff on $200 billion of Chinese goods to 25 percent from 10 percent, stepping up pressure on Beijing to change its trade practices.
“Stick with us,” Trump told farmers and attendees at his campaign-style speech at the Veterans of Foreign Wars’ national convention in Kansas City July 24, 2018.
BREAKING NEWS: The House passed the farm bill Thursday after taking a second vote on the measure. It passed on a 213-211 party-line vote
Trade tensions between the U.S. and China ratcheted higher after the Asian nation said it will follow through on plans to levy tariffs on a range of American farm goods including soybeans and corn.
Ticks carry many diseases, but one—which causes an allergy to red meat—is on the rise.
A weather pattern known as La Nina created drought conditions, and subsequent wildfires, across the U.S. Great Plains has faded, But its weather cousin, El Nino, may develop, according to the Climate Prediction Center.
Several health-care companies are examining options for their animal-health business looking to replicate the success of Zoetis Inc., whose shares have almost tripled in value since it separated from Pfizer Inc. in 2013.
Farmers are now feeling a new squeeze -- borrowing money is getting more expensive as interest rates rise. For some, it may be fatal.
President Donald Trump orders USTR to consider imposing tariffs on an additional $100 billion in Chinese imports, raising concern the world’s two largest economies were hurtling toward a full-blown trade war.
U.S. farm groups urge President Trump to engage China in constructive ways to remove the $50 billion tariff threat.
Firefighters are battling dozens of wildfires in Kansas and Nebraska that have erupted since the weekend, even as calmer winds on Wednesday helped contain or extinguish most of them.
Money spent on U.S. export market promotion are failing short, as other countries are investing more into trade agreements.
Californians will vote on Proposition 15, which is billed as tax reform, except neither side can agree on exactly what gets reformed. Farmers and ranchers are rightly wary of the repercussions.
The USDA on Tuesday announced they’ve extended the deadline to apply for the Coronavirus Food Aid Program to September 11.
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on Tuesday named Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., as his running mate.
A Farm Journal survey found nearly half of farmers have reservations about allowing sales reps and other input suppliers on farms, and some in agriculture think it’s changing the way agriculture does business.
Cow comfort is the most important thing you can do to prevent lameness.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) this week published a checklist for agricultural employers to use to prevent and slow the spread of COVID-19.
According to the poll, conducted May 29, 80% of the producers approve of the president’s performance.
Beth Ford, CEO of Land O’ Lakes recently shared her thoughts on food production moving forward.
While FSA has not begun accepting applications for Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) payments, it’s not too soon to start gathering information and completing the necessary forms.
Take steps to balance physical and mental wellness, which is vital to staying healthy and less accident-prone.
In light of rising health concerns related to coronavirus, the Alltech Ideas Conference scheduled for May 17-19, will transition to a virtual experience instead of a live event in 2020.
The President signed USMCA Wednesday, which completed the ratification process in the U.S. However, even if Canada passes USMCA early next month, experts say it could take months to implement the deal.
2020 is full of unknowns when it comes to the markets, but both market analysts and Washington watchers agree on one thing: the political environment will impact the markets in 2020.
If you’re considering selling some of your wet grain to livestock owners, it’s important you determine who will test for mycotoxins. The season’s weather and conditions could mean mycotoxins spring up.
The USDA Economic Research Service on Friday updated their net farm income forecast for 2019.
President’s grades are mixed on four major agricultural issues, says ag policy expert.