Pork Business
During the spring USMEF conference, herd rebuilding, market disruption and building demand were discussed.
Pork producers’ wins included in House-passed reconciliation bill provide hope for farmers during uncertain times.
Working to confront mental health challenges in agricultural communities and the associated stigma, Rural Minds provides support through information and resources.
Expect a rebalancing of global pork trade, modest supply growth and ongoing volatility in 2025, experts say in RaboResearch’s Global Pork Quarterly report.
China is one of the biggest importers of American breeding pigs and other livestock genetic material such as cattle semen. These lucrative niche export markets had been growing, but have dried up since the start of the U.S.-China trade war.
Who will you cheer on at the first “meat-up” of all six Wienermobiles in over a decade?
Being stuck is a normal situation people find themselves in. To get unstuck, Kacee Bohle suggests it starts by taking take a 360-degree evaluation of your reality.
With $2.6 billion of U.S. pork to Mexico in 2024 and 2025 first quarter growth of 11%, it’s important to keep duty-free access available between the countries.
Check out the latest Sterling Marketing Profit Tracker ending the week of May 17.
Wholestone Farms was honored to be a part of an announcement that backs American farm families.
Alltech will gather global thought leaders and innovators for an immersive exploration of the bold ideas shaping the future of agri-food.
Here’s a first look at how consumers are responding to the Taste What Pork Can Do campaign and why that matters to the future of the pork industry.
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says climate models have consistently shown a ridge across western North America that could lead to drought development, drought continuation or even drought expansion across portions of the Plains and West.
A growing number of states are passing legislation that puts constraints on cultivated meat.
Access to animal health products is essential for animal welfare, productivity and livability, all of which affect the bottom line of pork producers across the country.
Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was below average with 12,950 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $80.05, up $0.77 per head from last week.
At a crucial time in piglet development, research shows combining feed or water additives with a free benzoic acid program can further enhance the performance of the pigs in the nursery period.
Top of the list: Reforming the FSA loan program, regulatory action to disincentivize federal funding for solar panels on productive farmland and expanding permitting of unused or underused federal land for long-term leases.
Since Brazil confirmed the country’s first HPAI outbreak, others like China and now the European Union have suspended poultry imports.
After suspending live cattle imports from Mexico and a trip to the UK to talk trade, the secretary of agriculture looks ahead to domestic affairs and the anticipated May 22 MAHA report.
Which type of immunity is more important for protection against PCV2? Research compares humoral immunity and cell mediated immunity in fighting PCV2.
From a spray-on antimicrobial solution for biosecurity to new industry experts to help producers, here’s a quick look at the latest news headlines from companies in the pork industry.
Merck unveils its largest economic development project in recent history, which is expected to create more than 200 full-time roles.
It’s time to implement robust control strategies to reduce mosquito populations near farms and minimize potential production impacts.
Data shows farmers have one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. Here are three ways you can minimize personal injury on the swine farm.
Make plans to attend the swine educational conference in conjunction with social events sponsored by Illinois Pork Producers in August.
Depopulation is an unfortunate, but necessary, reality in swine production, says Gabriela Grant, student in the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. Finding a method that prioritizes both efficiency and animal welfare is crucial.
Tickets are on sale now for the event sponsored by the Iowa Pork Producers Association.
“Whatever your case might be, it’s about how to help absorb potential unforeseen shocks and potential short term losses if they occur,” says John Steeves with Rabobank.
The massive bill faced two major hurdles, passing out of both the House Agriculture and House Ways and Means Committees. While the legislation is filled with positive tax provisions for farmers, potential cuts to SNAP are creating controversy.