Pork Business
Experts say the Seeds for the Future Act will increase farmers’ access to these 21st century seeds by making much-needed investments in public breeding programs.
We still believe rising global income in 2018 will produce record demand for pork, and U.S. offerings will have no difficulty finding a home among that demand.
Zoonoses with a wildlife origin are a significant threat to global health, but many people are uninformed about how and why outbreaks of these diseases are becoming more frequent.
AP hosts international guests on an Illinois pork tour and opens a PVC extrusion facility; GlobalVetLINK wins award; and Corteva Agriscience announces a new seed strategy.
Exclusive from Reuters: China has ramped up inspections of pork shipped from the U.S., the latest American product to be hit by a potentially costly slowdown at Chinese ports in the past couple of weeks.
Reports of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) recently triggered a request for the Rapid Response Program to help identify pathways of PEDV introduction on affected farms.
Alltech’s Aidan Connolly discusses how new consumer demands and preferences will change the way we farm, grow, process and provide food.
College seems like fun in the movies, but partying isn’t all you do.
A new video on Funny Or Die will have you laughing about the absurd food labels that are found at the grocery store.
Great onboarding protocols can minimize employee turnover on your farm.
The proposed rule would remove a redundant requirement that requires hog slaughter establishments to clean hog carcasses before incising. The requirement is already covered under other rules.
With implementation of the Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) changes now over a year underway, the FDA inspection process is expected to happen more frequently in the coming months.
New employees can come from a variety of backgrounds with varying experience, so it is important for an employer to meet new hires with appropriate expectations and meeting new hires “where they are.”
The U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance selects six farmers and ranchers to lead conversations about sustainability in food and agriculture.
Jerry Gulke dives deeper into last week’s discussion regarding media rhetoric about China buying and market movements since Friday.
A federal trial in North Carolina might alter the future of hog farming in the state. Closing arguments in the Smithfield nuisance case (McKiver et al v. Murphy-Brown, LLC) were heard Tuesday.
The best part about human capital is that the more you effectively utilize it, the more you have.
Iowa State Extension offers four guideline publications to help livestock producers safely manage manure.
Leaders at the National Farm Medicine Center are building and testing rural health informatics tools to enhance the collection and dissemination of publicly available injury case data from news reports.
A cool start to grilling season gives hope that warmer temperatures will also fire up meat demand.
Ag Secretary Perdue, FCC Chair Pai join coalition to kick-off listening sessions on expanding broadband services in rural America.
China is well prepared to handle any negative effects from its trade dispute with the U.S., the commerce ministry said on Thursday.
Understanding why pigs tail-bite is a challenge for many producers, as the behavior is often sporadic. Researchers at the University of Minnesota says littermates are more prone to the abnormal behavior.
The Animal Agriculture Alliance is gearing up for its 2018 Stakeholders Summit, scheduled for May 3-4 in Arlington, Virginia. Here are 18 reasons why organizers feel you should be there.
Bill Shipley, president of the Iowa Soybean Association, says, “To say China matters to U.S. soybean farmers would be an understatement.” He invited President Trump to his farm for a visit about trade policies.
The pending nuisance lawsuit in North Carolina could change the way the pork industry does business if the judge rules for the plaintiffs. Are there things you can do to avoid a similar situation?
In the debate of antibiotic use, pig farmers know there are cases where antibiotic treatments are needed, but a growing public discontent makes decisions more complex. That can lead to unintended suffering for animals.
A semi hauling 1,900 pigs tipped over on state Route 20 in Iron County, Utah, Friday afternoon.
Breakeven prices are used to examine the relative profitability and competitiveness of a farm’s enterprises and when developing marketing plans.
A professor at Virginia Tech University says the U.S. should try to get the best trade deal with China that it can, but it should be wary of the potential consequences.